Fiskers debut SUV delayed by lingering software problems, report says
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Fisker is facing delays on delivering its debut electric SUV to customers because of problems integrating software into the vehicles, according to people familiar with the matter. The EV startup, which began production in November at contract manufacturer Magna Steyrs plant in Austria, needs more testing and troubleshooting of software, said two people who asked not to be named because the information has not been publicly disclosed. Fisker said in an emailed statement that the vehicle’s “software will be updated over-the-air during the year” after launching with a basic advanced driver-assistance system. The company which went public through a reverse merger in 2020, reports its latest financial results and production figures on Tuesday. German auto giant Volkswagen Group has encountered problems with the software on its new EVs as well, and on Monday tapped a new leader to oversee that division.