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Audi unveiled the mid-engined plug-in hybrid V8 Nuvolari concept, likely a successor to the R8, using Lamborghini's platform and featuring 987 hp. The design diverges from Audi's current style and shares underpinnings with Porsche's electric Boxster via the Concept C.

Wassym Bensaid, Rivian’s chief software officer and co-CEO of the RV Tech joint venture with Volkswagen, discusses the company’s software strategy, including the AI-powered Rivian Assistant and the new architecture for future EVs. Rivian is preparing to launch the more affordable R2 model and has shipped the Rivian Assistant in its R1 vehicles.

Rivian has added a new onboard AI assistant to its latest software update, compatible with both older and newer models. The AI is deeply integrated into the car's systems and can be activated with a button, icon, or trigger phrase. This update is available to all owners with a subscription or trial for Connect+.

Škoda Auto, a subsidiary of Volkswagen Group, has disclosed a data breach after its online shop was hacked, resulting in the theft of customer personal information. The number of affected customers is undisclosed. This incident highlights a security concern for the company.

Porsche is selling its stake in Bugatti to a consortium of investors, ending Volkswagen Group's 28-year ownership of the luxury brand. Bugatti, revived in 1998 by Ferdinand Piech with the Veyron, has a storied history including its original 1909 founding and a mid-1990s attempt with the EB110.