Innoviz, Israel to integrate InnovizTwo lidar units into VW ID. Buzz AD On May 13, Innoviz Technologies Ltd. announced an expansion of its collaboration with Volkswagen Autonomous Mobility to accelerate the integration of InnovizTwo lidar units into the ID. Buzz AD,  VW's L4 autonomous shuttle. The expansion is expected to accelerate the integration of InnovizTwo lidar units into the ID. Buzz AD autonomous shuttle platform, supporting MOIA's pla...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/14

VW and Uber to deploy autonomous ID. Buzz vans in U.S. market On April 24, Volkswagen Group of America Inc.’s autonomous mobility subsidiary Volkswagen ADMT, LLC, and Uber Technologies, Inc. announced a strategic partnership to deploy a fleet of thousands of all-electric, fully autonomous ID. Buzz AD vehicles within multiple U.S. markets over the next decade. Testing will begin later in 2025, with the first commercial launch expected in Los Ang...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/25

VW halts shipments to U.S. as it plans an “import fee” On April 1, VW dealers in the U.S. received a memo notifying them of "temporary adjustments" to deliveries and pricing as  it anticipates changes in U.S. tariffs to impact pricing on vehicles imported from Mexico and Europe. The memo said production at the company’s assembly plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee will be impacted as well but did not specify which models. VW builds the Atlas a...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/05

MOIA tests autonomous prototype ID. Buzz AD in winter conditions in Oslo, Norway On March 6, MOIA, a subsidiary of Volkswagen Group, announced that since the beginning of this year the ID. Buzz AD is being tested in Oslo under winter conditions. In addition to Austin, Munich, and Hamburg, MOIA is thereby expanding the application scope of autonomous driving technology to extreme climatic conditions. The tests focus on the behavior of autonomous v...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/06

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles adds 59kWh battery variant to ID. Buzz Cargo range On March 5, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles introduced a new entry-level ID. Buzz Cargo Commerce 59kWh. Priced from GBP 35,960, the ID. Buzz Cargo 59kWh is available to order from 5 March, with customer deliveries expected to start in late spring 2025. It has a compact 59kWh lithium-ion battery and a WLTP range of 200 miles. Capable of rapid charging at up to 165kW, ...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/05

CARIAD and Bosch expand scalable automated driving with global testing expansion On February 24, CARIAD announced that it is developing a scalable platform for assisted and automated driving in partnership with Bosch to make these technologies affordable and accessible across all vehicle classes. Using real-world data and agile development, the Automated Driving Alliance aims to bring safer and more comfortable driving functions to market efficie...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/25

VW Hannover commercial vehicles plant supplied by green electricity since January 2025 On January 29, Volkswagen Group announced that its Hannover commercial vehicle plant in Germany has been running entirely on green electricity since January 1, 2025. This marks a significant milestone, as all Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (VWCV) factories now operate with renewable energy, supporting the company’s goal of climate-neutral production by 2040. ...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/31

VW officially cancels delayed ID.7 EV for North America Volkswagen no longer plans to bring its ID.7 electric sedan to the U.S. and Canada. A VW spokesperson cited “the ongoing challenging EV climate” for the decision to not import the model, though, “Electric vehicles continue to be a core part of Volkswagen’s long-term product strategy, and new electric models will continue to be introduced for this market”.  The ID.7 was originally ...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/30

GlobalData blog: CES 2025, Driving into the future of Autonomous Vehicles The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada serves as a global stage for companies to showcase their latest innovations in consumer technology. At this year’s show, advancements in Autonomous Vehicle (AV) technology were highlighted across various companies, signaling a transformative shift in transportation technologies. One AV exhibit that gained plenty of ...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/17

Honda Civic Hybrid, Ford Ranger, VW ID. Buzz win 2025 NACTOY awards On January 10, the winners of 2025 North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year Awards were unveiled during a press conference that kicked off the media day of the Detroit Auto Show. The winners in their respective categories over the nine finalists were the Honda Civic Hybrid, Ford Ranger, and Volkswagen ID. Buzz. Over the course of the last year, NACTOY jurors dedi...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/11

VW reaches agreement with unions for positioning itself competitively for future On December 20, VW Group announced the "Zukunft VW [Future Volkswagen]" agreement with IG Metall and the Works Council, a comprehensive strategy to enhance competitiveness, ensure job security, and lead in sustainable mobility. The agreement focuses on cost reduction, capacity adjustments, and technological advancements. By 2030, VW aims to become the globally leadin...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/21

CES 2025: Innoviz, Israel to present latest LiDAR technology On December 18, Innoviz Technologies Ltd. announced that it will present live demonstrations of its latest LiDAR technology including both short and long-range LiDARs, and showcase the BMW i7 and the Volkswagen ID. Buzz, equipped with Innoviz LiDARs, at CES 2025.  It provided InnovizOne LiDAR for the BMW i7, which has L3 autonomous driving capabilities, and InnovizTwo LiDARs for the VW...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/18

Nine finalists selected for North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year On November 21, the North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year (NACTOY) awards organization named three cars, three trucks and three utility vehicles to its list of 2025 finalists during a presentation at the 2024 LA Auto Show. 2025 North American Car of the Year Finalists  •Honda Civic Hybrid  •Kia K4  •Toyota Camry 2025 North American T...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/26

VW showcases fresh lineup at Los Angeles Auto Show On November 20, Volkswagen of America announced it will showcase its 2025 model lineup at the Los Angeles Auto Show, which is open to the public from November 22 to December 1.  Volkswagen’s lineup is its freshest, as most models are all-new or refreshed for 2025, with the third-generation North American Tiguan is making its debut in the evening. The 2025 ID. Buzz arrives in U.S. in dealership...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/22

MOIA and VW ADMT advance in autonomous Ridepooling in Hamburg, Germany using ID. Buzz AD Prototype On November 18, MOIA announced that it has partnered with Volkswagen ADMT (Autonomous Driving Mobility & Transport) to advance in Level 4 autonomous mobility services. After successful tests in Austin and Munich, the ID. Buzz AD prototype was showcased in Hamburg, previewing its interior for upcoming tests to media representatives. The vehicles prio...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/20

Innoviz, Israel updates about new OEM programs for lidar and ADAS On November 13, Innoviz Technologies Ltd. announced that during the third quarter, it began working with two new OEMs. Innoviz is expected to provide a bundle of nine InnovizTwo short- and long-range LiDARs per vehicle. Start of production (SOP) is expected in 2026.  Innoviz continued to progress its partnerships with Volkswagen Group on existing programs including the Cariad Leve...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/14

Project ALIKE to launch autonomous ridepooling tests in Hamburg, Germany starting mid-2025 On November 8, MOIA announced that it will start testing autonomous on-demand ridepooling, called Project ALIKE, in Hamburg beginning in mid-2025. The goal is to provide a new, sustainable mobility solution for public transport. The test area will cover 37 square km in central Hamburg, including locations like Stadtpark, the Elbe, Schlump, and Wandsbek, ide...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/11

VWoA enhances 2025 ID. Buzz with Electrify America charging agreement On October 15, Volkswagen of America announced it’s charging plan for the all-new, all-electric 2025 ID. Buzz, in collaboration with Electrify America, ensuring charging with convenience across the largest open DC fast-charging EV network in the U.S. The 2025 ID. Buzz charging plan includes three years of Electrify America’s Pass+ membership, which offers members preferenti...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/16

IAA Transportation 2024: VW Commercial Vehicles expands ID. Buzz models range and showcases digital innovations On September 16, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles announced that it has expanded the ID. Buzz range, introducing new models both upwards and downwards. The lineup now includes the 210 kW ID. Buzz Pro with a normal wheelbase (NWB) and a 79 kWh battery, as well as a long-wheelbase (LWB) 7-seat version featuring an 86 kWh battery and a range...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/17

North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year announce “Best of 2025” list On September 13, the North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year (NACTOY) Awards organization announced the twenty-five vehicles have been named the “Best of 2025” and will move on to the second round of judging. The semifinalist vehicles were revealed at “Cars at the Station” event in partnership with Michigan Central Station, Newlab ...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/17