Volkswagen creates subsidiary dedicated to autonomous driving tech


Volkswagen announces the creation of a subsidiary dedicated to autonomous driving research. — AFP

On Oct 28, Volkswagen announced the establishment of Volkswagen Autonomy GmbH, a new subsidiary dedicated to developing autonomous driving technology.

To accelerate its development of autonomous driving technology at Level 4 and onwards, Volkswagen has announced two centres for research dedicated to this kind of mobility in Munich and Wolfsburg, Germany. A third Volkswagen Autonomy GmbH (VWAT GmbH) subsidiary is expected to launch in Silicon Valley next year, and a fourth will be established in China in 2021.

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