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

Published: Jun 30, 2026 18:34

Save

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.

Data Source Statement: Except for publicly available information, all other data are processed by SMM based on publicly available information, market communication, and relying on SMM's internal database model. They are for reference only and do not constitute decision-making recommendations.

For any inquiries or for more information, please contact: lemonzhao@smm.cn

For more information on how to access our research reports, please contact:service.en@smm.cn

Related News

39 mins ago

[SMM Analysis] Zimbabwe Proposes Using Natural Resources as Collateral to Finance Infrastructure Projects with China

39 mins ago

44 mins ago

[SMM Analysis]Premier African Minerals Provides Operational and Corporate Update

44 mins ago

59 mins ago

[Brazil's Critical Minerals Progress Depends on Government Support, Industry Says]

At the Rio de Janeiro Energy Summit on June 25, panelists stated that without direct government support, Brazil will not advance its critical minerals sector, given the country's lack of infrastructure, technology, and long‑term investment. Analysts noted that minerals have become a strategic asset essential for ensuring technological leadership and energy security, and should no longer be viewed merely as extractive commodities. They added that a sound legal and regulatory framework is key to providing predictability and certainty for long‑term investment in the industry. Marcos Mesquita, Strategic Vice President of LPG distributor Copa Energia, said the mining sector should focus on diversifying extraction operations into multiple minerals and their by‑products to increase revenue. Mesquita added that Brazil should not emulate China, as it can leverage its abundant water resources and dominant renewable energy generation to build a more sustainable industry platform.

59 mins ago