Volkswagen plans to remove select ADAS features from new cars due to chip shortage in Australia
VW will also stop offering the Proactive Occupant Protection safety feature
According to a report published by CarExpert on 21 June 2022, Volkswagen Australia has planned to remove blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert safety features from a range of Volkswagen models due to global semiconductor chip shortages. They’ll also be given the option to wait until vehicles start arriving with the missing kit.
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