Challenges faced by VW trying to modernise for the future
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https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/business-connec...
Great article about the challenges VW are facing trying to adapt to an electrified, computerised future, which all legacy manufacturers are going through.
Basically they are having to pivot the entire company so that software dictates the terms of when and how a car is produced. Even without electrification, an automated, self driving car is basically an AI problem. To stay relevant, all major volume manufacturers will have to address this, because lets face it, the majority of people would rather get in a car and do the minimum while they go about their lives.
Tesla are miles ahead of everyone else in terms of integrating all this tech, because they were structured as an organisation from the outset with this future in mind.
Would be interesting to see which legacy manufacturers can survive. I bet there will always be space for enthusiast products like Ferrari’s that are less automated, but for the mass market, AI will become the battle ground of the future, with the fitness of AI systems and automation becoming increasingly important review points, rather than the side notes they are now. At some point AI systems will become the main focus of car magazine reviews. I wonder when? 2040?
Great article about the challenges VW are facing trying to adapt to an electrified, computerised future, which all legacy manufacturers are going through.
Basically they are having to pivot the entire company so that software dictates the terms of when and how a car is produced. Even without electrification, an automated, self driving car is basically an AI problem. To stay relevant, all major volume manufacturers will have to address this, because lets face it, the majority of people would rather get in a car and do the minimum while they go about their lives.
Tesla are miles ahead of everyone else in terms of integrating all this tech, because they were structured as an organisation from the outset with this future in mind.
Would be interesting to see which legacy manufacturers can survive. I bet there will always be space for enthusiast products like Ferrari’s that are less automated, but for the mass market, AI will become the battle ground of the future, with the fitness of AI systems and automation becoming increasingly important review points, rather than the side notes they are now. At some point AI systems will become the main focus of car magazine reviews. I wonder when? 2040?
Edited by wyson on Friday 3rd February 12:53
Condi said:
I think they'll be alright for a little bit longer...
Besides, have you seen Tesla build quality?! It's really nothing special, put it next to an Audi/BMW/Merc etc and they're night and day.
VW are certainly way ahead, but when taking into account that there must be about six or seven additional manufacturers in that list either fully owned or majority owned by VW Group they are crazy ahead!Besides, have you seen Tesla build quality?! It's really nothing special, put it next to an Audi/BMW/Merc etc and they're night and day.
wyson said:
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/business-connec...
Great article about the challenges VW are facing trying to adapt to an electrified, computerised future, which all legacy manufacturers are going through.
Basically they are having to pivot the entire company so that software dictates the terms of when and how a car is produced. Even without electrification, an automated, self driving car is basically an AI problem. To stay relevant, all major volume manufacturers will have to address this, because lets face it, the majority of people would rather get in a car and do the minimum while they go about their lives.
Tesla are miles ahead of everyone else in terms of integrating all this tech, because they were structured as an organisation from the outset with this future in mind.
Would be interesting to see which legacy manufacturers can survive. I bet there will always be space for enthusiast products like Ferrari’s that are less automated, but for the mass market, AI will become the battle ground of the future, with the fitness of AI systems and automation becoming increasingly important review points, rather than the side notes they are now. At some point AI systems will become the main focus of car magazine reviews. I wonder when? 2040?
I have seen your future and that of anyone else just waiting for tech to do everything for them.Great article about the challenges VW are facing trying to adapt to an electrified, computerised future, which all legacy manufacturers are going through.
Basically they are having to pivot the entire company so that software dictates the terms of when and how a car is produced. Even without electrification, an automated, self driving car is basically an AI problem. To stay relevant, all major volume manufacturers will have to address this, because lets face it, the majority of people would rather get in a car and do the minimum while they go about their lives.
Tesla are miles ahead of everyone else in terms of integrating all this tech, because they were structured as an organisation from the outset with this future in mind.
Would be interesting to see which legacy manufacturers can survive. I bet there will always be space for enthusiast products like Ferrari’s that are less automated, but for the mass market, AI will become the battle ground of the future, with the fitness of AI systems and automation becoming increasingly important review points, rather than the side notes they are now. At some point AI systems will become the main focus of car magazine reviews. I wonder when? 2040?
Edited by wyson on Friday 3rd February 12:53
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BatmanCryton said:
On a motoring enthusiast website such as this, I'd be surprised if any of us were wanting an autonomous future for cars.
So I agree with Terminator, the future is not looking good.
There is a time and place for everything, I can't wait until the car can drive itself, pick me up from the pub, take me to work while I nap or negotiate tedious traffic jams without any human involvement. 90% of driving is mundane and boring, bring on self driving cars! So I agree with Terminator, the future is not looking good.
Condi said:
There is a time and place for everything, I can't wait until the car can drive itself, pick me up from the pub, take me to work while I nap or negotiate tedious traffic jams without any human involvement. 90% of driving is mundane and boring, bring on self driving cars!
You've just more or less defined a taxi 
We have those already.
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