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Volkswagen’s Rivian Software Bet Looks Increasingly Strategic, Even as U.S. Product Timing Stays Fuzzy
Key Takeaways
- VW says software from its Rivian JV will only be used in future platforms.
- The company cannot simply upload the new software to current vehicles.
- U.S. timing for Volkswagen-branded deployment remains unclear.
- The partnership underscores how central software architecture has become in auto strategy.
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DT Editorial Team··via autonews.com





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