Volkswagen open to alliances in areas like autonomous driving

WOLFSBURG, Germany (Reuters) – Volkswagen’s (VOWG_p.DE) new Chief Executive Herbert Diess on Friday said the car and truck maker is open to alliances in areas like self-driving cars.

Speaking in Wolfsburg, Germany, at his first news conference since being appointed CEO on Thursday, Herbert Diess said: “I would not rule out further partnerships. Autonomous driving requires immense investments.”