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Volkswagen Group may not be completely out of the software development woods, according to reports out of Germany.
The Audi Q6 E-Tron and redesigned Porsche Macan were both delayed due to software issues related to their PPE dedicated EV platform. Now Handelsblatt, citing anonymous sources, reported on July 11 that multiple vehicles at the Volkswagen brand will be delayed due to software issues related to a new SSP platform.
Specific models mentioned include a successor to the current ID.4, which will reportedly be launched in 2029 at the earliest, or 15 months later than originally planned. Also mentioned was an SUV code-named the T-Sport, which reportedly won’t arrive before 2031.
Manager Magazinreported on July 12 that one of the reasons for such a …