LEADING OFF VW TO TAP MICROSOFT CLOUD

Volkswagen will use Microsoft’s cloud computing services to help it streamline its software development efforts for self-driving cars. Volkswagen, which owns Audi and Porsche, is working on both self-driving cars for the future and driver-assistance features such as adaptive cruise control in current vehicles. Last year, Volkswagen consolidated some of those development efforts into a subsidiary called Car. Software to better co-ordinate among the makers. The various companies were using different systems to develop that software. The new deal will put them on a common cloud provider.