Volkswagen wants to democratise AI – and save billions To what extent can the use of AI offer a new perspective to struggling car manufacturers? Europe's largest OEM is focusing on an AI offensive and a 'Large Industry Model'. Recently, a dedicated AI Lab has been established. What does the overall strategy look like? Timo Gilgen
Why VW Fails with Cariad: Analysis and Learnings Cariad was supposed to be VW's answer to Tesla – but instead a cumbersome colossus emerged. Philipp Raasch (The Autopreneur) provides deeper insights into the causes of the failure and shows what can be learned from it. Dr. Martin Large
When the IoT Becomes the Weakness The use of more sensors, IoT devices, and OTA updates simultaneously creates increasingly risky security vulnerabilities. From the perspective of cybersecurity experts, it is almost impossible to prevent more serious consequences in the long term. Daniela Hoffmann
“The best innovation happens through collaboration” With the Automated Driving Alliance, CARIAD and Bosch are building Europe’s only scalable software platform for assisted and automated driving. In this exclusive interview, CARIAD Chief Launch Officer Dr. Thomas Günther explains how the partnership leverages AI, agile software cycles, and industrialization expertise to bring smarter mobility to all vehicle classes. Benjamin Müller
Volkswagen Unveils China-Exclusive Electric Models At Auto Shanghai 2025, Volkswagen debuts AI-enhanced vehicles designed for the Chinese market, aiming to boost sales with NEVs. Benjamin Müller