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Volkswagen Isn"t Rebranding Itself Voltswagen

Volkswagen is staying Volkswagen. From a report: Volkswagen's U.S. subsidiary said Tuesday the company would rebrand itself as Voltswagen of America to promote its electric car strategy, but a spokesman for the parent company in Germany later said th.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailMar 31st, 2021

VW"s Pablo Di Si to UAW: We"re not the Detroit 3

Pablo Di Si called negotiations a learning process not only for Volkswagen but for the workers in Chattanooga, who this year voted overwhelmingly to join the UAW......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsSep 24th, 2024

Daily 5 report for Sept. 20: UAW talks with VW over first contract could be long and contentious

Experts say reaching a deal could be tricky for Volkswagen and the UAW because the two sides are starting fresh......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsSep 21st, 2024

VW Group trims jobs in China to lower costs, counter sales slump

A consumer slump in China, coupled with the market’s rapid shift toward EVs, has turned the former stronghold for Volkswagen into a weak spot......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsSep 21st, 2024

UAW talks with VW over first contract could be long, contentious

Negotiations over a first contract with Volkswagen will be different from the usual talks with the Detroit 3, but the union will be seeking to match many of its wins from last fall......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsSep 20th, 2024

Volkswagen halts ID. 4 production and sales due to bad door handles

The company is still working on a remedy to the problem. Enlarge / Instead of giving the ID.4 complicated door handles that recess into the side of the car, VW has designed these to be flush yet always accessible. (credit: Volksw.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsSep 19th, 2024

Stellantis working hard to avoid Volkswagen plant closure scenario, CEO says

Stellantis working hard to avoid Volkswagen plant closure scenario, CEO says.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  yahooRelated NewsSep 18th, 2024

Volkswagen dropping in-house U.S. auto loans, giving business to Wells Fargo

Volkswagen will cease to write U.S. Audi and VW auto loans through its in-house captive finance company and instead refer that business to Wells Fargo starting in April. It will also start to refer U.S. Ducati motorcycle loans to Wells Fargo at some.....»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsSep 16th, 2024

The 2024 VW Golf GTI is the last of its kind with a manual transmission

Get the manual while you can. Enlarge / The latest Volkswagen Golf GTI isn't perfect, but it has enough charm to overcome its flaws. (credit: Jonathan Gitlin) "They won't make them like this much longer" is a pretty ha.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsSep 11th, 2024

VW recalls nearly 100,000 ID4s over faulty door handles

Insufficient water protection in the 2021-24 Volkswagen ID4 handles could cause the door to fly open while the vehicle is moving because of circuit board malfunctions......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsSep 11th, 2024

Reolink shines at IFA 2024 with major rebranding and groundbreaking new products

Reolink is one of the hottest brands in the smart home security market, and things are about to get even hotter. The company has a … The post Reolink shines at IFA 2024 with major rebranding and groundbreaking new products appeared first on BGR.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  bgrRelated NewsSep 6th, 2024

ChatGPT gives Volkswagen cars the smarts to talk to you all day long

VW releases ChatGPT-powered voice assistant for most models......»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsSep 4th, 2024

AirConsole Makes its Way to Several Volkswagen Models

With the AirConsole partnership, passengers will be able to access a number of games via their phones. The post AirConsole Makes its Way to Several Volkswagen Models appeared first on Phandroid. Volkswagen recently announced that it’.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsAug 26th, 2024

Electric vehicle battery fires—what to know and how to react

It's very rare, but lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles can catch fire. Enlarge / The battery pack of a Volkswagen ID. Buzz electric microbus on the assembly line during a media tour of the Volkswagen AG multipurpose and c.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsAug 24th, 2024

As EV sales slump, Volkswagen scales back battery factories buildout

VW might only need 170 GWh of cells in 2030 if demand stays depressed. Enlarge / A VW worker on the assembly line at Emden in Germany. (credit: Volkswagen) Volkswagen will wait to see what electric car demand is like be.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsAug 23rd, 2024

VW has finally announced ID. Buzz pricing—it’s better than we expected

Range tops out with $70K AWD 1st Edition. Deliveries happen later this year. Enlarge / Eight years after the concept first wowed crowds, the Volkswagen ID. Buzz is ready to go on sale in the US. (credit: James Lipman/VW).....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsAug 21st, 2024

Dungeons & Dragons Is Shedding ‘Race’ in Gaming. Here’s Why It Matters

The nerd culture powerhouse is rebranding its elves, dwarfs and orcs, previously referred to as races, and moving towards use of the term species.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsAug 8th, 2024

Rivian to report Q2 earnings after cutting costs, reaching $5 billion deal with Volkswagen

Rivian's second-quarter sales rose 9 percent to 13,790 despite a factory retooling in April to cut costs and freshen the R1T pickup and R1S crossover for the 2025 model year......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsAug 5th, 2024

Rearview camera recalls are becoming common. Here"s why

Ford, Volkswagen, Stellantis and Honda have experienced recalls in recent months because of faulty rearview cameras, all from different suppliers......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsAug 2nd, 2024

The 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 Pro gets a new rear motor, way more efficiency

40 percent more power, 30 percent more torque, and 24 percent more range. Enlarge / The VW ID.4 has a new drive motor and infotainment system for model-year 2024. It's not the sportiest EV you can buy, but it remains one of our f.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJul 25th, 2024

Is College Football 25 cross-platform?

If you're eager to jump into EA's rebranding of its NCAA franchise, you may be wondering if you can play with friends on other platforms. Here's the answer......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJul 24th, 2024