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.....»»
Bentley production chief to lead Volkswagen"s software overhaul
Sources said Volkswagen will announce the removal of leadership at its troubled software arm Cariad and the appointment of Bentley production chief Peter Bosch to take the unit's helm......»»
Volkswagen’s troubled software division is getting new leadership. Again.
Bentley's Peter Bosch will move over to run Cariad, according to reports. Enlarge / Dirk Hilgenberg was appointed to take over Cariad from Christian Senger in 2022; now he's to be replaced by someone from Bentley. (credit: Volksw.....»»
Volkswagen sees deliveries up 7.5% in 1Q23 while China BEV business needs a push
Volume recovery in Europe and the US helped Volkswagen grow sales revenue by more than 20% in the first quarter of 2023. However, the carmaker's deliveries in China fell by 14.5% in the same period. Company officials acknowledged that Volkswagen need.....»»
Volkswagen-backed Gotion High-tech exploring US sites to build a battery plant
China-based battery maker Gotion High-tech saw its revenue in overseas markets surge 464.76% last year. Moreover, it is on track to expand battery production to the US. The site exploration in the country has come to the final stage......»»
BYD overtakes Volkswagen as China"s best-selling car brand
BYD Co. is China's best-selling car brand for the first time, dethroning Volkswagen AG as it continues its meteoric rise......»»
Volkswagen to invest EUR4.8 billion in Canadian EV battery plant
Volkswagen aims to break ground on its largest battery plant to date in 2024. The carmaker said it will invest EUR4.8 billion (US$5.28 billion) in the battery project in Canada by 2030. The facility is expected to start production in 2027......»»
Some Rivian and Volkswagen models are once again eligible for the EV tax credit
When the new federal tax credit rules went into effect earlier this week, only six electric vehicles qualified for the full $7,500 credit. At that … The post Some Rivian and Volkswagen models are once again eligible for the EV tax credit appear.....»»
Volkswagen to establish R&D and procurement center in China to shorten EV development times
Volkswagen unveiled another project to gain a presence in the world's largest EV market. The carmaker said it will invest EUR1 billion (US$1.1 billion) in building an EV R&D and procurement center in China, aiming to reduce product development times.....»»
Johan de Nysschen isn"t taking it easy in his retirement years
Johan de Nysschen's relocation to Chattanooga with Volkswagen set him on a passionate new course when he retired. And now, a cutting-edge vehicle technology has claimed more of his time......»»
Indonesia woos VW to offset China"s dominance in nickel riches
Indonesia is urging Volkswagen AG to invest in its electric vehicle industry as the country seeks to counterbalance Chinese companies' dominance over its nickel reserves......»»
The VW ID.7—a new electric motor and a streamlined sedan shape
Is the sedan having a comeback? This one arrives in the US in 2024. Enlarge / Volkswagen has established the "face" of its ID electric vehicles—because there's no mistaking this for anything else. (credit: Jonathan Gitlin).....»»
Volkswagen ID.7 shows not every EV needs to be an SUV
Due to launch in 2024, the Volkswagen ID.7 will be the third all-electric ID model sold in the United States......»»
Audi plant in Ontario "a real possibility" with VW battery factory there, analysts say
Volkswagen Group’s choice of Ontario for a new battery cell manufacturing plant puts Canada in contention to land an additional auto assembly operation, auto analysts say......»»
In 2019, Volkswagen decided to create a car OS—how’s that going?
The CEO of CARIAD, VW's software arm, tells Ars what's been going on at work. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson) In 2019, Volkswagen Group had a bold plan. After proving that it made sense to use a few common architectures.....»»
2024 VW Atlas Peak Edition gives the appearance of off-road prowess
The Volkswagen Atlas Peak Edition is inspired by a concept off-roader the automaker showed at the New York auto show in 2019, but is largely an appearance boost to make the three-row crossover look more rugged......»»
VW and Redwood want to recycle your old laptop and cell phone batteries
Volkswagen dealerships will put out collection bins for old consumer batteries. Enlarge / The recycling program will begin with 14 dealerships but expand throughout the year. (credit: Redwood Materials) Recycling old lap.....»»
VW will support Android Automotive for the “lifetime” of a car—15 years
It's the answer to a question we've been pondering for some time. Enlarge / Volkswagen is one of a number of automakers that have migrated to Android Automotive as their infotainment OS. But how long can you expect that OS to be.....»»
Volkswagen warns of significant drop in earnings from car loans and leases
Volkswagen AG's financial-services division forecast a substantial drop-off in annual profit as better access to semiconductors and other components leads to normalization in the used-car market. Earnings in 2023 are expected to be significantly b.....»»
VW says there"s never been a better time to build an EV factory in the US
Volkswagen AG said lucrative new US incentives for EV makers were just too good to pass up when weighing to pick a partner or build its own factory to make cars for the new Scout brand......»»
Sorry Tesla, the Volkswagen ID. 2all is the Affordable EV Everyone’s been Waiting For
If Tesla continues to hold back on the "affordable" EV segment, we just might see a new EV champion in the next few years. Electric Vehicles (EVs for short) have seen a significant rise in popularity over the past few years, due to a variet.....»»