Overview
- Cariad formally opened the Automotive Software Campus near Berlin Hauptbahnhof on Tuesday, June 23, consolidating about 1,000 developers into a single site focused on AI for cars.
- Executives acknowledged earlier software failures that caused black screens, system crashes and delayed model launches and said the reorganization and technical fixes have improved quality and delivery.
- Cariad has put AI features into production, including the Voice Pilot voice assistant that began shipping in May and can handle more complex commands and route planning in Porsche models.
- The company runs a global fleet of more than 100 data‑collection vehicles equipped with cameras and sensors to train perception and driver‑assistance systems.
- VW is using external partnerships and three planned software‑architecture tracks, including work with Rivian and Xpeng, to cut cost and time to market and to integrate partner platforms across VW Group brands.