Volkswagen's CARIZON and Horizon Robotics deepen self-driving partnership in China

Volkswagen's Chinese joint venture CARIZON has expanded its collaboration with Horizon Robotics to advance autonomous driving technology in China. The partnership, originally established in 2022, aims to integrate Horizon's advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and computing solutions into Volkswagen's electric vehicles produced in the country. The deepened cooperation reflects Volkswagen's strategy to accelerate its digital transformation and adapt to the competitive Chinese market, where local players like BYD and NIO are strong. Financial details of the expanded deal were not disclosed. The move is part of Volkswagen's broader efforts to localize software and autonomous driving capabilities to meet Chinese consumer demands and regulatory requirements. Horizon Robotics, a leading AI chipmaker, will provide its Journey series chips and software for Volkswagen's future models. This collaboration is expected to help Volkswagen regain market share in China, where it has faced challenges from domestic rivals in the EV segment.