German carmaker Volkswagen has announced that it will integrate artificial intelligence agents into new models produced for the Chinese market from the second half of 2026. The technology will be built on the company’s electronic architecture developed exclusively for China.
The company said that the new system was developed in collaboration with Chinese chipmaker Horizon Robotics and can perform more complex tasks than conventional voice assistants.
According to Volkswagen China head Ralf Brandstaetter, the system will be able to perform functions such as finding restaurants, reserving tables, directing drivers to the address and even arranging parking.
The move is part of the company’s attempt to keep up with local competitors in the electric car and software market in China. At the same time, pricing pressures and the need to increase the speed of development are also influencing the decision.
Volkswagen also plans to introduce more than 20 electrified vehicles and a total of 50 new models in China by 2030.
