Tesla’s software and full self-driving infrastructure has Volkswagen ‘worried’

By Joey Klender Posted on April 27, 2020 Volkswagen CEO Herbert Diess is worried about Tesla’s lead in self-driving and software. In an internal Volkswagen e-mail that leaked this past weekend, Diess discussed Tesla’s impressive system for improving its vehicle’s self-driving capability. Diess seemed to admit that Tesla’s full self-driving infrastructure is far superior to …

GM, Ford hit by C-19 virus; VW, Daimler, auto industry reel in impact of Corona pandemic

By Simon Alvarez Posted on March 17, 2020 The auto industry is now feeling the weight on the ongoing C-19 pandemic, with veteran automakers Volkswagen and Daimler announcing that they will be suspending production in their European facilities. The news comes as updates from GM, Ford, and Fiat-Chrysler in the US revealed that workers from …

Volkswagen software issues put ID.3 launch at risk as e-Golf gets abruptly retired in US

By Joey Klender Posted on March 2, 2020 Volkswagen’s road to a fully-electric lineup has taken a slight detour as its ID.3 has been plagued with a software issue. Glitches found in the system could require Volkswagen to reschedule the vehicle’s launch that was planned for Summer 2020. The flaws in Volkswagen’s software are coming …