Volkswagen announced that its voice assistant 'Plus Speech', developed in collaboration with Cerence, will officially launch in the United States this week, integrated into the 2025 Jetta, Jetta GTI, and ID.4 (82kWh battery) models. This feature can execute in-car commands, answer questions unrelated to driving, and provide more natural and fluent responses using various data sources, including ChatGPT, via the internet. The 'IDA' feature allows drivers and passengers to express their needs by saying 'Hi IDA'.

Recently, Volkswagen announced that its new models equipped with the next-generation infotainment system in overseas markets have integrated the ChatGPT artificial intelligence. This AI-based search tool is available for all new models of the fully electric ID. series, as well as the new Golf, Tiguan, Passat, and other models.

Volkswagen announced the batch integration of ChatGPT in multiple vehicle models, in conjunction with the IDA voice assistant, marking the automotive industry's official entry into the era of generative AI. Users can interact with their vehicles using natural language to perform functions such as checking traffic conditions, navigation, and adjusting settings. Models featuring integrated ChatGPT include ID.7, ID.5, ID.4, ID.3, the new Tiguan, the new Passat, and the latest Golf. Generative AI technology makes automotive voice interaction smarter and more user-friendly, and Volkswagen is committed to democratizing technology.

Volkswagen China's subsidiary collaborates with vivo to establish a laboratory, exploring the integration of the Lanxin large model and smartphones. CARIAD China will leverage its R&D capabilities in software and hardware integration and mobility products, while vivo will work with CARIAD China to explore more applications of the Lanxin large model in mobile integration scenarios.