Autonomous Vehicle News
The German manufacturer will use its own ID.Buzz vans fitted with technology from US-based start-up company Argo AI. Both Volkswagen and Ford back the hardware and software outfit to create autonomous vehicle tech, following the two automakers’ global alliance which also includes platform sharing of the next-generation Amarok and Ranger utes. Earlier this year, Argo and VW developed a prototype that used VW’s MEB electric vehicle architecture underneath an existing T6 Transporter. Volkswagen has set itself a goal of bringing these autonomous ID.Buzz ride-share vans by 2025. As part of the Drive content team, Tom covers automotive news, car reviews, advice, and holds a special interest in long-form feature stories.