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VW Group's troubled Cariad software division to lay off 2,000 workers
As much as massive software stacks have proved what they can do for the transportation industry, we don't know of a carmaker doing business in the U.S. that has escaped the the pain of public software glitches. Lucid had to issue three good old-fashioned recalls in one day in August, two of which dealt with software problems. GM sent an over-the-air update during the summer to cars on the new Global B electrical architecture, an update that ended up draining the 12-volt batteries in roughly 4,000 vehicles. Tesla had to face a $2-million court case of he-said-she-said when an OTA update reduced driving range in Tesla vehicles by roughly 20%. Even with all that, we don't know any automaker in the world that's had as many problems with software, for as long, as the Volkswagen Group. Via TechCrunch, Germany's Manager Magazin reports the conglomerate's board has just approved laying off 2,000 employees in the Cariad software unit as part of the latest restructuring intended to right the digital ship.
Porsche's Future Models To Feature Google Built-In Around 2025
In a significant move towards enhancing the digital experience for its customers, Porsche has unveiled plans to integrate Google services for navigation, voice command, and an expansive app ecosystem into its upcoming vehicle generations. The German automaker is set to commence production of these vehicles around the middle of the decade.
Porsche to integrate Google Maps, Assistant and other apps in future vehicles
Porsche will integrate Google services for navigation, speech, and app ecosystem in its future vehicle generations, which it plans to start producing in the middle of the decade. The integration of the Google ecosystem will include Google Maps, Google Assistant, and other apps available through the Google Play Store. The customers will, however, continue to find the familiar user interface of the Porsche Communication Management (PCM) system. Follow us on: Follow us on: This integration will be a part of Porsche and Google's extended collaboration with the goal of enabling even deeper
VW, Porsche, Audi Unlikely To Follow Tesla and Ford in EV Price Wars
The CEO of the Volkswagen Group told a German newspaper over the weekend that the company and its affiliated brands plan on keeping their powder dry for any potential EV price war that may have been sparked this month by Tesla and now Ford.
VW Boss Calls E-Fuels ‘Old Technology’ Despite Porsche’s Very Public Push
Volkswagen chief Thomas Schafer doesn’t tow the company line on the prospect of e-fuels because there doesn’t appear to be a company line. Schafer dismissed the possibility that future VW cars could be powered by e-fuels, which Porsche CEO and VW CEO Oliver Blume has touted as a promising technology to power vehicles in the next decade. The next little while at VW’s water coolers might be awkward.
Great Wall is the first automaker to submit materials to EU anti-subsidy investigation
Great Wall Motor (GWM) is the first Chinese automaker to submit materials for an EU anti-subsidy investigation into imports of battery electric vehicles (BEV) from China. Feng Mu, GWM President, shared the news on his social media profile and specified the company sent the documents on October 11.