Volkswagen Group announced on Tuesday that it will collaborate with Valeo and Mobileye to enhance its assisted and autonomous driving capabilities, expanding its supplier network for future high-volume models.
The German automaker said the partnerships will support the development of Level 2+ automated driving systems, designed to improve driver comfort and safety. “By integrating cutting-edge sensor and software technology, we aim to bring advanced driver assistance features to a wider range of customers,” Volkswagen said in a statement.
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Under the agreement, Valeo will supply electronic control units, sensors, and parking solutions, while Mobileye will provide camera, radar, and mapping technologies.
The planned features include hands-free driving under specific conditions, traffic jam assist, hazard detection, parking assist, and driver monitoring.
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Volkswagen has been expanding its network of autonomous driving technology suppliers. In 2022, the company partnered with Bosch to co-develop software for various levels of automated driving.