Is a sensational alliance for autonomous driving coming?

Is a Sensational Alliance for Autonomous Driving Coming?

The German car industry is exploring an alliance focused on autonomous driving development. Leading manufacturers and suppliers are assessing the possibility of jointly creating a system for computer-controlled vehicles, according to Manager Magazin.

Key Participants and Goals

Volkswagen, BMW, and Daimler are involved in the discussions alongside suppliers Bosch and Shelf.
The alliance aims to remain open to additional manufacturers and technology companies to foster collaboration.
Main drivers behind the initiative are Volkswagen CEO Herbert Diess and BMW development director Klaus Fröhlich.

Scope and Timeline

Previously, talks were known only between BMW and Daimler, but this alliance would expand significantly. Company CEOs plan to finalize their decision on the alliance by March, with senior working groups currently addressing key details such as:

Which technology platform will serve as the foundation.
Defining roles and contributions of each partner within the alliance.

"The CEOs of the companies involved wanted to decide on the alliance in March," reports Manager Magazin.

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Shots Magazin — 2025-11-01