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Digital life

Stellantis' Peugeot Cars to Use ChatGPT to Talk to Drivers

Peugeot will integrate ChatGPT into its vehicles to enhance its voice assistant.

A pilot ChatGPT service will be launched in five European countries. [ more ]

Creative Bloq

Artificial intelligence

I was dubious about Volkswagen's ChatGPT AI reveal at CES 2024, but now I've changed my mind

Volkswagen is integrating ChatGPT into its IDA voice assistant, offering it as a standard feature in their cars.

The ChatGPT functionality allows the voice assistant to go beyond basic tasks and engage in enriching conversations with the driver. [ more ]

Theregister

Artificial intelligence

Volkswagen to integrate ChatGPT as in-car AI assistant

Volkswagen will be integrating the OpenAI chatbot, ChatGPT, into its vehicles in Europe this year.

The chatbot will be accessible via VW's Ida voice-controlled assistant, which is already available in certain Volkswagen models. [ more ]

Ars Technica

Volkswagen is adding ChatGPT to its infotainment system

Volkswagen is adding ChatGPT, a conversational AI system, to its infotainment system in collaboration with Cerence.

VW drivers will be able to control their infotainment, navigation, and climate control by voice using ChatGPT. [ more ]

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The Verge

3 days ago

Wearables

VW releases battery and motor details for upcoming ID Buzz electric microbus

Volkswagen is set to introduce the ID Buzz in the US with various battery, powertrain, and trim options, including a First Edition model and Pro S models. [ more ]

InsideEVs

3 days ago

Wearables

2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz Comes To America With 91 kWh Battery, Up To 335 HP

Volkswagen announced the offer structure for the 2025 ID. Buzz model, available in a long-wheelbase version in the U.S. [ more ]

Creative Bloq

2 weeks ago

Graphic design

Volkswagen attacks "bastardised" logo ripoff

Volkswagen files lawsuit against car dealership for unauthorized logo use causing potential consumer confusion. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

1 month ago

VW Workers Seek Union Vote at Tennessee Plant for Third Time

Volkswagen workers in Tennessee aim to organize under U.A.W.

Potential election at Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga could test U.A.W.'s strength. [ more ]

www.fourfourtwo.com

1 month ago

Euro 2024: Everything you need to know about the little car

The Volkswagen remote control car brought the match ball onto the pitch for various matches during Euro 2020 and continued its role at Women's EURO 2022.

Volkswagen used the Tiny Football Car and Tiny Buzz to increase visibility, engagement, and brand awareness during key football matches. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

2 months ago

After Gains at Big Three, U.A.W. Aims at Nonunion Plants

Organizing nonunion plants is a key focus for United Automobile Workers post-Ford strike.

Workers at Volkswagen plant in Tennessee seek union support for better pay and benefits. [ more ]

GSMArena.com

Galaxy S24 users are facing Android Auto issues with some cars

Some Galaxy S24 users are experiencing issues connecting to their SEAT, Skoda, and Volkswagen cars via Android Auto.

Samsung, Google, and car manufacturers are aware of the issue and working on a fix. [ more ]

Ars Technica

Will demand for the Volkswagen ID Buzz outstrip supply?

Volkswagen's electric minivan, the VW ID Buzz, has generated a lot of buzz with its retro styling.

The US may only see 20,000 ID Buzzes imported this year due to uncertainty about global demand. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

5 months ago

Why Volkswagen Is Building a Team of 3,000 Engineers in China

Volkswagen is increasing its focus on electric car manufacturing in China to match the speed and efficiency of Chinese electric car companies.

Volkswagen is hiring a team of nearly 3,000 Chinese engineers to design electric cars at its industrial complex in Hefei, China. [ more ]

The Drum

2 months ago

Marketing

Ad of the Day: Lighthouse keeper takes his Volkswagen for a very short spin

VW's first brand campaign in Australia in seven years

Focus on simple joys of driving [ more ]

Advocate.com

Marketing

Watch the 10 LGBTQ-inclusive Super Bowl ads everybody's talking about

Despite an increase in LGBTQ-inclusive ads during Super Bowl LVIII, there are still missed opportunities for deeper representation.

Volkswagen's ad celebrating queer marriage is seen as a refreshing pivot from using LGBTQ+ celebrities without advancing the narrative. [ more ]

www.dw.com

EU data protection

US: Volkswagen cars stuck in ports over banned part report DW 02/15/2024

Volkswagen has experienced a hold-up in delivering certain models to the US market due to a customs issue that may be related to a car part violating US anti-forced labor laws.

Thousands of Porsche, Bentley, and Audi vehicles have been impounded at US ports after a Chinese-made subcomponent that violated labor laws was discovered inside the vehicles. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

California

Volkswagen spent $800M on California EV charging to atone for Dieselgate. Drivers aren't happy

The public electric vehicle chargers built by Electrify America as part of Volkswagen's settlement for the 'Dieselgate' scandal have reliability issues.

The chargers not working well is slowing down electric vehicle adoption, as potential buyers are concerned about charger reliability. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Public health

Vivan los vochos. El escarabajo resiste en Cuautepec, Mexico

Los autos, oxidados y despojados de su asiento derecho, formados en filas que rodean esquinas, son el taxi no oficial de los barrios empinados en Cuautepec, en la capital mexicana.

www.nytimes.com

5 months ago