Volkswagen joins up with Microsoft on autonomous driving, connectivity

Volkswagen and Microsoft joining forces to develop autonomous vehicle driving systems. — Reuters

German auto giant Volkswagen and US tech leader Microsoft said Thursday they were joining forces to develop autonomous vehicle driving systems, cementing a 2018 partnership to exploit the possibilities of the Cloud.

Volkswagen said it aims to speed up development of such connected systems, which are increasingly becoming the norm in the auto industry as it transitions to electric vehicles. – AFP