Modern vehicles have evolved far beyond simply getting us from point A to point B. They have transformed into intelligent companions that turn every drive into a personalized, digital experience. The unsung hero behind: connectivity.

Making everyday life easier for drivers: With Predictive Maintenance, CARIAD is developing a service for the Volkswagen Group brands that uses artificial intelligence and data-driven models to predict future events, such as unexpected signs of wear and tear.

Exterior microphones are on the verge of enhancing the car’s senses. Adding to cameras, radars, lidars and ultrasonic sensors, they will boost perception capabilities for automated driving. And enable new use cases for digital assistants, for example allowing interactions with the car from outside.