CARIAD China subsidiary was established! Many people may not know what this company is for, but as long as I tell you that it is a software company under the Volkswagen Group, I believe you know the importance of CARIAD...
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First of all, let's talk about the allusion of CARIAD, in fact, its predecessor is Volkswagen's Car.Software Division, which started operations in January 2020, and the original intention of this department is to increase the proportion of software in vehicle development costs.
There is no way, all kinds of raw materials are rising, labor costs are also rising, car prices are falling, car manufacturers have to find a way to survive, and replacing hardware changes with software upgrades is indeed a good way to control costs.
At the end of March 2021, volkswagen software divisions were renamed CARIAD, which consisted of the words "CAR, IA m Digital" and became an independent company.
At present, CARIAD has about 5,000 engineers and developers worldwide, and its main task is to build a unified software platform for all brands of the Volkswagen Group, including a unified and scalable architecture, support VW.OS, volkswagen's self-developed operating system, and connect to volkswagen cloud VW.AC.
In addition, CARIAD is also responsible for developing the vehicle's digital capabilities, including advanced driver assistance systems, standardized infotainment systems, software functions for connecting powertrains, chassis and charging technologies, new ecosystems for vehicles, and new digital business models.
Just one year after its establishment, CARIAD announced the establishment of a subsidiary in China, which is also cariad's first subsidiary outside Of Europe, reflecting the strategic importance of China as the largest single market of the Volkswagen Group. Dirk Hilgenberg, CEO of CARIAD, said: "The establishment of the Chinese subsidiary demonstrates CARIAD's strong commitment to the Chinese market and local consumers. ”
Changqing Chang, CEO of CARIAD's China subsidiary, said: "China is leading the world in digital applications and innovation, and consumers are increasingly demanding new features and new experiences. The establishment of a Chinese team can respond to the needs of the local market faster. ”
CARIAD's China subsidiary will work with its European headquarters to develop a unified and scalable software platform for all Group brands to meet the specific needs of different markets. The entire technology stack will be launched around 2025 and will be pre-equipped with L4 level autonomous driving technology.
But what the average consumer is more concerned about is that after carIAD's Chinese subsidiary, will the volkswagen group's cars have more technology and human functions suitable for domestic consumers? And there are iterative updates that are more up to date? It's worth watching and looking forward to...
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