Volvo Cars state-of-the-art software testing centre in Sweden

SilentRush · Feb 6, 2025

Volvo has opened a shiny new software testing center in Gothenburg, Sweden, because even electric cars need to "check their code." Spanning 22,000 square meters, this facility will help Volvo boost its in-house software capabilities, making sure their cars stay smarter with OTA updates. Starting with 100 employees it’ll soon grow to 300 with 500 testing rigs basically a high-tech gym for car software. Volvo’s not just driving into the future, they’re making sure their cars are ready to navigate it

https://www.media.volvocars.com/global/en-gb/newsalert/viewemail/14060

EVolve2000 · Feb 10, 2025

Wow! That’s bound to boost their in-house capabilities, keeping their cars smarter with OTA updates. Definitely a high-tech hub for car software innovation I’d say

PerrinAybar44 · Feb 27, 2025

Volvo's building this massive software testing center in Gothenburg, right? It's like they're saying "we're not just making cars anymorewe're building computers on wheels!" Do you think it's smart for car companies to pour so much money into software or should they stick to what they know best making the actual car? they're talking about updating safety features and self-driving tech remotely. Would you trust your car's safety to an over-the-air update? they're setting up tech hubs all over the globe. Do you think a car company needs to have a worldwide team to keep up with software? do you agree that software is now just as important as the engine? Or are you a die-hard engine fan?

Emmerz24 · Mar 2, 2025

Smart move, honestly. Software is EVERYTHING in cars these days, and getting those remote updates for safety and self-driving features could seriously level up the experience. If they've been tested properly, I’d be all in. A global team? Oh, 100% necessary to keep up in this crazy tech race.

SilentRush · Thursday at 2:12 AM

PerrinAybar44 said:
Do you think it's smart for car companies to pour so much money into software or should they stick to what they know best making the actual car?

That's a good point. I'm fairly certain they've invested a lot more money into making cars as well.

abraham123 · Thursday at 6:23 PM

Looks like Volvo’s leveling up! A high-tech gym for car software? Genius way to keep their EVs on the cutting edge. Smart move to make sure those OTA updates are smooth sailing!