Volkswagen is reported to be planning to end its automated-driving partnership with Bosch, according to multiple outlets citing German reporting. The reports indicate Volkswagen and Bosch have been collaborating on self-driving and automated-driving technology, but Volkswagen is now considering terminating the tie-up. Coverage also notes that Volkswagen has invested about US$1.71 billion in its automated-driving technology efforts with Bosch since 2022, reflecting the scale of the collaboration. The articles describe the decision as a plan rather than a confirmed end, with some details attributed to reporting outlets and not accompanied by a full, official statement from either company in the provided summaries. Overall, the information suggests a shift in Volkswagen’s strategy for automated-driving development and vendor relationships, even as the parties have already committed substantial funding and resources to the project. Any timing and the extent of how the collaboration would wind down are not specified in the provided material.