Volkswagen has announced that over two million of its vehicles are now equipped with Car2X technology. This system enables cars to communicate with each other and with road infrastructure, alerting drivers to potential hazards.

Car2X operates without mobile data, using a Wi-Fi standard instead. It has a range of up to 800 meters, with message exchange taking mere milliseconds. This allows a vehicle to instantly receive signals about emergency braking ahead, sudden traffic jams, or approaching emergency vehicles.

The technology also interacts with intelligent roadside objects. In Germany, around 1,000 road work trailers have already been fitted with the system, while Austria has installed compatible units on its highways. Car2X can warn about wrong-way drivers, adverse weather conditions, or the presence of people, animals, or objects on the road.

Available as standard or optional equipment on several models, including the Golf, T-Roc, Tiguan, Passat, and the ID.3, ID.4, ID.5, and ID.7 electric vehicles, the system enhances existing features. When paired with assistants like Travel Assist and adaptive cruise control, the car can automatically reduce speed upon detecting congestion ahead.

Data exchange is both standardized and anonymous, facilitating communication between vehicles from different manufacturers. Looking ahead, the plan is to extend the system to motorcycles, trucks, buses, and bicycles. Such technologies are increasingly shaping the automotive market, setting new safety standards for European roads.