News & Events | CARIAD

In a sleek indoor space, a lineup of white vehicles surrounds a central car branded “CARIZON,” set against a geometric backdrop.

12/02/2026

New CARIZON driver assistance launched with CEA architecture

Volkswagen debuts the new CEA architecture in China that includes CARIZON’s in-house ADAS for smarter, safer, self-learning driving. This marks a major milestone on the path toward higher automated driving levels.

Car wheel with glowing digital overlays and sensor data patterns, representing smart chassis control and advanced vehicle dynamics technology.

05/02/2026

Soft Stop: When software brakes physics

How CARIAD is redefining braking proving that the perfect halt is all about the code.

Electric vehicle with transparent overlay showing battery, sensors, and electronic systems, visualizing connected car technology and advanced EV architecture.

28/01/2026

Volkswagen Group China starts production of new zonal architecture

A milestone of the “In China, for China” strategy, enabling faster, software‑driven innovation across all powertrain types.

Technology

22/01/2026
A whole new world: How CARIAD turns every drive into an experience
The vehicle interior is changing – from a functional means of transport to a multi-sensory experience space. Audi’s new experience worlds control light, sound, climate and seating functions to create an orchestrated experience.
Technology

14/01/2026
Managing one of the largest internets of vehicles
How CARIAD uses in-house technology to power Volkswagen Group’s connected vehicle fleet around the world – and can handle vast amounts of signals provided by millions of vehicles.
PressRelease

12/01/2026
Volkswagen Group and Qualcomm partner for next-gen driving experiences
Snapdragon Digital Chassis powers advanced infotainment and automated driving in Volkswagen’s software-defined vehicles.
PressRelease

05/01/2026
TomTom Orbis Maps to power CARIAD’s Automated Driving systems
The collaboration brings TomTom’s AI-powered Orbis Maps into CARIAD's automated driving stack, enhancing safety, scalability, and real-time performance for future vehicles.
Technology PressRelease

22/12/2025
Innovation by own efforts
CARIAD exceeds 1,000 patents filed
Technology

17/12/2025
Between man and machine: Research for the future of automated driving
Using AI to model human driving behavior
Technology

12/12/2025
Driving Home for Christmas? How smart software takes you there
In December, many people take the road to get together with their loved ones – supported by smart software solutions making sure they reach their destination safe and sound.