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Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume is urging the European Union to impose higher tariffs on Chinese plug-in hybrids after Chinese brands captured 28% of Europe’s PHEV market. The Tiguan PHEV has dropped from best-selling to fourth place, with BYD and Jaecoo leading the segment.
Volkswagen has launched an e-bike equipped with automotive-grade safety features like a rearview camera, radar, and smart helmet technology.
Volkswagen's Moia subsidiary has launched a robotaxi service in Hamburg using self-driving ID Buzz vans, marking the first autonomous passenger service by a major European automaker.
Volkswagen plans to cut 100,000 jobs—about 15% of its workforce—as it undergoes its largest restructuring in history. The move reflects broader challenges facing the European automotive industry amid the transition to electric and autonomous vehicles.
Rivian's chief software officer Wassym Bensaid is leading a revolutionary approach to automotive design that challenges traditional interfaces like CarPlay and physical buttons. The company's software-first strategy, supported by a $6 billion Volkswagen partnership, could reshape how consumers interact with vehicles.
Volkswagen has become Rivian’s largest shareholder, investing in the electric vehicle startup's advanced software capabilities rather than its trucks. This move signals a broader industry trend where software is becoming the key differentiator in automotive innovation.
Learn how self-driving cars work, what technology powers them, and why they matter for the future of transportation.
