Wolfsburg/Jerusalem – In a landmark move signaling a major leap forward in the automotive industry’s drive towards an automated future, the Volkswagen Group has announced an intensified collaboration with technology powerhouse Mobileye. This strategic partnership is set to bring cutting-edge automated driving functions into series production, marking a significant advancement in vehicle intelligence and safety.
Under this enhanced partnership, Mobileye will equip Volkswagen with its state-of-the-art technologies derived from the Mobileye SuperVision and Mobileye Chauffeur platforms. These technologies promise to introduce a new era of partially and highly automated driving capabilities across Volkswagen’s prestigious brand portfolio, including Audi, Bentley, Lamborghini, and Porsche. The collaboration aims to seamlessly integrate advanced assistance systems for both highway and urban settings, featuring capabilities such as automated overtaking, automatic stopping at traffic signals, and navigational support in complex intersections.
Moreover, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is set to receive additional technological components from Mobileye, aimed at achieving Level 4 autonomy—representing fully automated driving capabilities. These advancements are part of Volkswagen’s broader vision to pioneer the development of autonomous driving solutions, with a long-term goal of establishing a complete, in-house system for automated driving across all its brands.
Oliver Blume, CEO of the Volkswagen Group and Porsche AG, expressed the company’s ambition to deliver unparalleled products equipped with leading-edge technology to customers worldwide. Blume highlighted the role of new automated driving functions in enhancing both convenience and safety for drivers, thereby transforming every journey into a personalized experience.
The partnership with Mobileye is a continuation of Volkswagen Group’s commitment to incorporating advanced driver assistance systems into its vehicles. This collaboration extends beyond just providing technologies for Level 2 (‘partially automated driving’) capabilities, as Volkswagen and Mobileye are also jointly developing Level 3 (‘highly automated driving’) functions. These efforts aim to equip vehicles with the ability to temporarily assume control of driving tasks within specified areas, further enhancing driver comfort and safety.
Additionally, Mobileye will contribute to the development of Volkswagen’s new E3 1.2 premium software architecture, managed by Volkswagen’s software company, Cariad. This collaboration underscores a strategic shift within the Volkswagen Group towards simplifying and streamlining the development processes for driver assistance systems, ensuring fast and reliable delivery of these advanced technologies to consumers.
As the automotive industry continues to evolve towards a more automated and connected future, the partnership between the Volkswagen Group and Mobileye stands as a testament to the relentless pursuit of innovation and excellence, driving towards a safer, more efficient, and highly automated driving experience.
