The computer-generated concept presents a living room and a mobile office inside a self-driving minivan.

A cash injection for digital projects likely means VW feels it needs to address issues such as the software glitches that have marred the launches of the ID3 electric car and the latest Golf hatchback.

BMW will not initially offer "eyes-off" self-driving capability in the iX SUV in a move that shows that German automakers are struggling with the shift to unsupervised driving.

The low-speed, low-range, low-cost EV is an alternative to a motorcycle or scooter during a time when people are looking to avoid public transportation.