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Volkswagen Brings ChatGPT AI Assistant to Its Vehicle Fleet

Volkswagen unveils a new integration of ChatGPT into its vehicles, allowing drivers to interact with an advanced AI assistant on the go. The feature debuts at CES and aims to enhance the in-car experience through natural voice commands.

Volkswagen Software Unit Exposes Location Data for Nearly Half a Million Cars

Volkswagen's Cariad software division leaves precise location data for approximately 460,000 electric vehicles exposed online for months across Europe. The company states it has no evidence of malicious access beyond the security researchers who discovered the massive data spill.

Volkswagen Brings ChatGPT Voice Assistant to US Vehicles Starting September 6

Volkswagen is expanding its AI-powered voice assistant to the United States, allowing drivers to interact with a ChatGPT-based chatbot in select 2024 and 2025 models. While most new vehicles will require a paid subscription, specific electric models include three years of free access.

CES 2024 Shifts Car AI Focus Away From Self-Driving Toward Better Voice Assistants

Rather than pushing autonomous driving, automakers at CES 2024 showcase AI that improves communication between drivers and their vehicles. Major brands like Mercedes and Volkswagen announce plans to integrate ChatGPT into their in-car voice assistants.

Volkswagen Integrates ChatGPT Into Vehicle Voice Assistants Starting In Europe

Volkswagen announced at CES 2024 that it is adding a ChatGPT-powered chatbot to its IDA voice assistant across several models. The feature launches in Europe during the second quarter, while US availability remains pending internal approval.

Ford and Volkswagen Abandon Billion-Dollar Self-Driving Venture Argo AI

Ford and Volkswagen's massive joint investment in autonomous vehicle startup Argo AI collapses as the industry faces technological hurdles and unsustainable costs. Automakers now shift their focus toward near-term profitable technologies instead of robotaxi dreams.

Autonomous Setbacks and Micromobility Mysteries Define 2022 Transportation

The transportation sector in 2022 experiences major upheavals as Ford and VW shut down Argo AI, and Bolt Mobility mysteriously vanishes from multiple US cities.

Ford and VW Absorb Argo AI as Autonomous Startup Shuts Down

Backed by Ford and Volkswagen, autonomous vehicle startup Argo AI closes its doors after failing to attract new investors. The automakers are absorbing the company's technology and offering positions to some of its 2,000 employees.

Volkswagen Partners With Horizon Robotics for Chinese Autonomous Driving

Volkswagen invests €2.4 billion in a joint venture with Chinese chipmaker Horizon Robotics to develop advanced autonomous driving systems specifically for the Chinese market.

Volkswagen and Bosch Team Up to Accelerate Self-Driving Technology

Volkswagen and Bosch are joining forces to develop hands-free driving systems, deploying over 1,000 workers to catch up with Tesla and Mercedes. The partnership focuses on using sensors and artificial intelligence to bring Level 2 and Level 3 automated driving to roads by 2023.

QuantumScape Manufacturing Chief Exits Over Management Differences

QuantumScape's chief manufacturing officer, Celina Mikolajczak, resigns after less than a year due to clashing management styles. Her sudden departure causes company shares to drop nearly eight percent.

Solid-State Battery Startup QuantumScape Merges With SPAC in $3.3 Billion Deal

QuantumScape, a Volkswagen-backed solid-state battery startup, agrees to a $3.3 billion merger with Kensington Capital Acquisition Corp. The deal aims to help the decade-old company commercialize safer, higher-energy batteries for electric vehicles.

Volkswagen ID.4 Interior Balances Physical Controls With High-Tech Lighting

Volkswagen releases teaser images of the ID.4 electric SUV interior, showcasing a blend of touchscreens, ambient lighting, and traditional physical controls. The vehicle represents a major step in the automaker's multi-billion dollar electric mobility strategy.

Automotive Innovations and EV Growth Mark the End of the Decade

As the decade closes, the auto industry shows strong momentum toward electric vehicles and emissions reduction. From Tesla's Chinese manufacturing to VW's ambitious production targets, the future of driving is rapidly changing.

Volkswagen Plans Autonomous Electric Shuttle Network in Qatar

Volkswagen and Qatar partner to launch a fleet of self-driving electric shuttles and buses in Doha by 2022.