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Volkswagen Group is reportedly reorganizing its advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving operations, placing Audi in a leading position as the automaker seeks to accelerate software development across its brands. The restructuring introduces a new organizational unit called OneTeam, designed to consolidate expertise and establish clearer responsibilities for future automated driving technologies.
According to reports published on October 23, 2026, OneTeam is expected to begin operations in November, bringing together ADAS specialists from Volkswagen’s software subsidiary CARIAD and other Group brands. The unit will reportedly be led by Manuel Birke, currently responsible for driver-assistance technology at CARIAD, who will report directly to Audi’s Board Member for Technical Development, Rouven Mohr.
The new structure represents a significant shift in Volkswagen’s software strategy. Rather than allowing individual brands and engineering divisions to develop overlapping technologies, the Group intends to create a shared ADAS platform that can be deployed across multiple vehicle lineups. Audi’s leadership is expected to improve coordination, reduce duplicated development efforts and accelerate the introduction of new automated driving capabilities.
The restructuring also follows several challenges surrounding CARIAD, including software delays that affected important vehicle launches. Volkswagen has increasingly turned toward external technology partnerships to strengthen its capabilities. Its previous collaboration with Bosch on automated driving technology ended prematurely in July, while CARIAD is undergoing workforce reductions in Germany. The proposed OneTeam structure could provide a clearer division of responsibilities between the software subsidiary and Volkswagen’s individual brands.
Meanwhile, Volkswagen is exploring new approaches to higher levels of vehicle automation. Reports suggest that the Group is considering a collaboration with British autonomous driving specialist Wayve, although a final agreement had not been confirmed at the time of reporting. NVIDIA is also playing a growing role in Volkswagen’s technology ecosystem, particularly through its Hyperion platform and simulation technologies.
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles recently presented an autonomous version of the ID. Buzz based on NVIDIA’s Hyperion architecture. Separately, Volkswagen, Porsche and CARIAD are collaborating with NVIDIA, Microsoft Azure and Voxel51 on technologies that use real-world driving data to train and validate automated driving systems. These initiatives highlight the Group’s increasing emphasis on AI, simulation and external technology partnerships.
For Volkswagen, the creation of OneTeam could mark an important step toward a more coordinated software-defined vehicle strategy. By combining Audi’s engineering leadership with CARIAD’s software expertise and a broader network of technology partners, the Group aims to streamline development and strengthen its position in the increasingly competitive market for advanced driver assistance and autonomous mobility.
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