Volkswagen plans to terminate its autonomous driving cooperation project with Bosch.

Published: Jun 30, 2026 18:34

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According to media reports, Volkswagen Group plans to terminate its partnership with automotive parts supplier Bosch in the field of autonomous driving. The collaboration project began in 2022, led by Volkswagen's software subsidiary Cariad, aiming to develop driver assistance and autonomous driving software for all Volkswagen brands. An internal evaluation showed that after a cumulative investment of €1.5 billion (equivalent to about $1.7 billion), the developed technology was not yet market-competitive and failed to meet the established expectations. In response, Cariad and Bosch issued a joint statement stating that they would not comment on market rumors, but confirmed that both parties regularly review their R&D partnerships and continuously assess whether they align with strategic technology goals and current market trends. It is reported that Volkswagen is currently seeking new alternative partners, plans to purchase hardware and software for autonomous driving systems from new suppliers, and is expected to complete the signing of a new contract by September.

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