Mobileye Drive system powers MOIA’s ID. Buzz AD for Ruter and Holo Ruter, the public transport agency of Oslo, and Holo, an autonomous vehicle (AV) operator, have collaborated with MOIA, a subsidiary of Volkswagen Group, to deploy the ID. Buzz AD equipped with the Mobileye Drive self-driving system. Operations are planned to start in spring 2026. This step follows two years of testing by Ruter and Holo of autonomous development vehicles with Mo...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/12

MOIA partners Ruter and Holo to launch autonomous ride-pooling pilot in Oslo, Norway On December 10, MOIA, a subsidiary of Volkswagen Group, announced its partnership with Ruter, Norway, and Holo, Denmark, to expand shared, on-demand self-driving transport in Oslo, Norway. From spring 2026, MOIA will provide a full solution, including self-driving ID. Buzz electric vehicles, operating software, a user app, and support services.  The partnership ...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/10

AutoMobility LA to open 2025 Los Angeles Auto Show on November 20 On November 14, the LA Auto Show announced that the AutoMobility LA press and industry gathering for the annual exhibition returns to the Los Angeles Convention Center on November 20 with Innovation Plaza serving as the central outdoor hub. Among the headline exhibitors at Innovation Plaza are: Tensor AI: Showcasing the world's first personal Level-4 Robocar, purpose-built for pri...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/18

VW announces access to Tesla Superchargers with NACS DC adapter in U.S. On November 12, Volkswagen of America announced that its ID.4 and ID. Buzz owners will be able to access the Tesla Supercharger network of 25,000 NACS Partner DC fast chargers, beginning November 18.  Customers must purchase a Volkswagen-approved NACS adapter to enable compatible VW EVs to charge using the North American Charging System (NACS) fast charger plug. NACS DC adap...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/13

MOIA and BVG, Germany, launch pilot for level 4 autonomous public transport with ID. Buzz AD van in Berlin On October 17, MOIA and BVG, Germany, launched a new phase of public transport in northwest Berlin with the first ID. Buzz AD vehicles are now operating on public roads. The fully electric vans use advanced Level 4 autonomous driving technology, developed with software and services from Volkswagen’s subsidiary MOIA. The goal is to combine ...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/22

IAV, Germany, and partners develop autonomous shuttle for local transport On October 8, Stadtwerke München (SWM) entered a partnership with Ingenieurgesellschaft Auto und Verkehr (IAV) to test autonomous shuttles in on-demand operation. Three ID.BUZZ vehicles will be on the test track in Munich from 2026. IAV will equip them with an advanced system that enables level 4 autonomous driving. The MINGA (Munich's automated local transport with ride p...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/10

VW to temporarily halt production at German plants amid slowing EV sales On September 25, multiple sources reported that Volkswagen is temporarily halting production at several German plants due to weak demand, especially for electric cars. At the Zwickau plant in Saxony, where the ID.3 and Cupra Born are built, production will stop for a week starting October 6, 2025. The Emden plant, which produces the ID.4 and ID.7, has reduced working hours ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/26

VW raises U.S. prices on 2026 models up to 6.5% On September 19, multiple sources reported that Volkswagen of America is raising starting prices on most 2026 models as it continues to deal with President Trump’s tariffs. The latest price increases by VW range from 2.9 to 6.5 percent, depending on the model. The company released 2026 model-year pricing on the Jetta compact sedan, Taos subcompact crossover, Golf GTI and Golf R, and Atlas and Atla...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/24

Euro NCAP tests 16 new models, Togg and Firefly achieve five-star ratings On September 9, Euro NCAP announced that its experts had tested 16 new models, assessing aspects such as passive safety and the performance of the latest driver assistance systems. The two models from Togg, the electric family saloon T10F and the electric SUV T10X, achieved five-star ratings. The T10F scored 95% for Adult Occupant protection and the T10X scored 94%. Both mo...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/10

IAA Mobility 2025: MOIA to showcase complete autonomous mobility solution with ID. Buzz AD On September 3, MOIA, a subsidiary of Volkswagen Group, announced that it will showcase its full solution for autonomous driving at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich. The highlight is its custom software ecosystem, paired with the ID. Buzz AD and services for mobility operators. Selected guests can even join autonomous test rides in Munich. At the Summit, MOIA wi...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/03

IAA Mobility 2025: VW Group to showcase Electric Urban Car Family and future mobility On September 1, VW Group announced that it will showcase its latest innovations at IAA Mobility in Munich from September 7-12, 2025. With new model debuts, advanced technologies, and smart mobility ideas, VW and its brands are setting the direction for the future of mobility. Opening (September 7): As the media preview before the official opening of the IAA, th...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/02

Mobileye Drive system powers VW ID.Buzz for autonomous operations Mobileye Vision Technologies Ltd. (Mobileye) announced that VW ID.Buzz is equipped with the next generation of Mobileye Drive ECU, powered by four EyeQ 6H chips. With the integration of the Mobileye Imaging Radar, optimized algorithms, and a transparent Compound AI approach, the platform is designed for mobility services and automotive-scale production. It delivers improved accurac...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/02

HOLON’s first autonomous urban shuttle arrives in Hamburg, Germany HOLON, a subsidiary of Benteler Group (Benteler) announced that the first autonomous HOLON urban shuttle has arrived in the Hanseatic city of Hamburg, Germany. The 5-meter, barrier-free minibus seats up to 15 passengers and reach speeds of 60 km/h. Test operations will begin in late summer 2025 on routes from Stadtpark to the Elbe and from Schlump to Wandsbek. The vehicle will b...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/20

CARIAD and Bosch increase Automated Driving Alliance with AI-powered Level 2 and 3 software for 2026 launch On August 11, CARIAD and Bosch strengthened their automated driving alliance with advanced AI for Level 2 and 3 driving software. The goal is to create smarter driver assistance systems that behave more like human drivers. First versions are already in test fleets, being refined daily with large data sets. A production-ready software stack ...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/11

Porsche, MINI lead in 2025 J.D. Power U.S. APEAL Study On July 24, J.D. Power released its 2025 U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study, which was based on responses from 92,964 owners of new 2025 model-year vehicles who were surveyed after 90 days of ownership. Overall satisfaction was 851 (on a 1,000-point scale), an increase of 4 points from a year ago and the highest level since the study was last redesigned in 2020. T...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/26

MOIA unveils VW ID. Buzz AD for scalable mobility services On June 17, MOIA, a subsidiary of Volkswagen Group, unveiled Volkswagen ID. Buzz AD, first fully autonomous production vehicle which is designed specifically for mobility services. It's part of a full package that includes the vehicle, software, and services—offering a ready-to-use solution for public and private mobility providers. The complete solution includes a road-approved vehicle...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/18

VW extends U.S. pricing guarantee through June amid tariffs On May 29, it was reported that Volkswagen of America will continue to maintain current vehicle sticker prices now through June as it continues to face the impact of U.S. tariffs. “In an effort to keep vehicles affordable for our customers, the brand will cover today’s increased costs,” VWoA said in a statement, saying it will “make pricing decisions that ensure our vehicles rema...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/31

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