Με όσα είχε λογικό είναι. Ακόμα και εγώ δεν θα έδινα ποτέ 7Κ για αυτό. Με άλλο 1Κ θα έπαιρνα το καινούργιο VSTROM 650. Δεν υπάρχει σύγκριση. Με τα 2800 όμως είναι super λύση για μέσα στην πόλη και λίγο παραέξω. Για εδώ που είμαι είναι ακατάλληλο. Θέλει μεγάλη μηχανή να μασάει τα χλμ για πλάκα.
Επιτέλους, βλέπουν κατάματα την απλή πραγματικότητα:
<<The new strategy comes as software and computer systems displace the engine as the defining feature of modern vehicles — and a key source of revenues.>>
Αλλά ακόμα βρίσκονται σε εμβρυϊκό στάδιο, θα δούμε τι θα δούμε το 2027..
<<A successful rollout of the software architecture developed with Rivian would be a “significant opportunity” for Volkswagen, said Bank of America auto analyst Horst Schneider, but previous promises of a big leap in software have not always been borne out.
Analysts say Volkswagen’s claims for technology supremacy will be further tested as it launches a new vehicle in China using Xpeng software next year and a €20,000 electric car powered by Rivian’s technology in 20
27.
“Ahead of these launches people always think maybe this time it works . . . I hope this comes true,” he added.>>
HSBC expects Cariad to remain lossmaking with some improvement in its financial performance from next year because of a reduced headcount and cost base at Cariad as well as a “modest” increase in revenue from maintaining and updating Cariad’s software in ID3 electric vehicles as well as the new electric Porsche and Audi models.
The partnership model also leaves VW highly dependent on Rivian, which it has pledged more than $5bn. “What happens when you outsource your core technology and you can’t pivot?” warned one person close to Cariad.
Their first priority is developing the architecture for Rivian’s R2 sport utility vehicle, due to start production next year, after which it will turn its attention to Volkswagen.
Work at the California-based joint venture, whose workforce has swollen to more than 1,300 from 900 when founded last year and which is set to open an office in Berlin, was “making significant strides”, Volkswagen told the FT.
Rivian also has ambitions to sell its software to other carmakers.
“We really believe that what we’re building together with the VW Group can become a reference technology platform for the entire industry, not just for Rivian and VW,” Wassym Bensaid, Rivian’s chief software officer and co-CEO of its joint venture with VW, said at the FT event.
While the early software troubles came as VW struggled to adapt quickly enough to the advent of electric cars, the group is also grappling with slower uptake th
an anticipated.