Rivian R2: Car with new software for VW still a while away in Europe

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    "title": "Rivian R2: Car with new software for VW still a while away in Europe - SmartDroid",
    "excerpt": "Rivian is developing a new fundamental architecture for future cars with and for Volkswagen, a system that will premiere in 2027 in the new ID Up and already now in the Rivian R2. For me, Rivian became known through its partnership with Amazon and later, of course, with its first own cars. However, the young company gained particular recognition in Germany because it is developing a new software architecture for over 6 billion Euros in a joint venture with VW. Volkswagen is switching to the software-defined car with the ID Up from 2027, and at the same time, this technology will also be used in Rivian's own vehicles. What we can expect from VW is demonstrated, among other things, by the new Rivian R2, which is now launching in the USA and may also be available in Europe from 2028. Can one also hope that Rivian will supply the infotainment software in the future? Allegedly, it is at least being discussed and tested behind the scenes at VW. Testers report intuitive menus and haptic feedback that is convincing. We already know from Tesla that the Americans can do that. Currently, VW relies on an adapted Android solution from Google. It must be said that in Germany, we sometimes still struggle with fluid map display, even though every 200 Euro phone can manage that. Rivian can, of course, also do this, and the operation seems incredibly fast. If that ever ends up in a VW, that...",
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