Volkswagen admits that developing in-house software is 'mammoth task'

New driving functions and car-related services, for example, constantly require real-time traffic data, he said, adding that on the other hand, vehicle manufacturers will remain responsible for safety, liability, customer access to the system and regular updates. — dpa

HANOVER: Transforming a car manufacturer into a software maker is no simple task. Volkswagen's ambitious goal to switch from horsepower company to high-tech mobility company has been hitting several snags. Company bosses now say they're focussing on the essentials first.

As the automobile industry grows increasingly reliant on software, German car marker Volkswagen has admitted that it needs more time than originally expected to build up its own digital systems for future vehicles.