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.....»»
VW diesel settlement helping to cut Great Lakes emissions
The Mackinac Island Ferry Co. plans to use a $3 million grant from Michigan's Volkswagen settlement fund to convert one of its boats from diesel to electric power......»»
Volkswagen shows EUR25,000 EV to compete where Tesla has left an opening
Volkswagen AG unveiled an affordable electric vehicle that's a couple years away from production, putting Europe's largest carmaker on a collision course with Tesla Inc......»»
VW sets EUR180 billion spending plan to further new technology
Volkswagen AG raised its five-year investment plan to EUR 180 billion ($193 billion) as Europe's biggest carmaker intensifies a push to challenge Tesla Inc.'s leadership on electric vehicles......»»
CATL’s EV battery dominance shouldn’t cause Xi undue worry
Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. is truly the undisputed electric vehicle battery-making king. It supplies a roll call of carmakers — from Tesla Inc. to Ford Motor Co., Volkswagen AG to Hyundai Motor Co. and Stellantis NV — and co.....»»
Volkswagen announces first battery plant in North America
Volkswagen announced on March 13 that it is going to build the first overseas battery cell plant in Ontario, Canada. The plant will be stablished through VW's battery subsidiary PowerCo......»»
Here"s Why The Price Of Classic Scouts Could Go Through The Roof
With the Scout brand getting rebooted under Volkswagen, old-school Scout vehicles of the '60s International Harvester variety may shoot up in value. With the Sco.....»»
2023 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Review: Making Value A Virtue
Nothing quite matches Volkswagen's Jetta GLI for fun on a budget. While the Civic Si, Integra and Elantra N may be newer, this VW packs an affordable punch. Noth.....»»
VW"s Scout Motors to make electric trucks and SUVs in South Carolina
Volkswagen Group has proceeded with its plan to revive the iconic American vehicle, the Scout. The company announced on March 3 that it had selected the State of South Carolina for construction an EV plant. Production is projected to start by the end.....»»
VW unit Scout Motors" plant to be built in South Carolina, governor says
The plant, set to build electric-powered pickups and SUVs, will be Volkswagen Group’s second U.S. assembly factory. Production is expected to begin in 2026......»»
Volkswagen board to discuss U.S. assembly plant on Friday, report says
The factory is reportedly a new plant for the Scout brand, which Volkswagen has said will be designed, engineered and manufactured in the U.S. with production due to start in 2026......»»
Volkswagen investment planning round to take place Friday
Volkswagen's supervisory board will assemble for a planning round in which it will discuss plans for which models to produce at which plant......»»
Electrify America names Robert Barrosa next CEO; Palazzo to take EV post at VW
Robert Barrosa will become Electrify America's president and CEO June 1. Palazzo will join Electrify America parent company Volkswagen Group on July 1......»»
Volkswagen recalls almost 21,000 ID.4s for software fix
New software fixes the battery management and pulse inverter control modules. Enlarge / Early VW ID.4s will need to visit a dealership for a software update. (credit: Jonathan Gitlin) Volkswagen is the latest OEM to issu.....»»
China automotive market will see strong rebound in 2H2023, VW CEO says
Volkswagen Group CEO Oliver Blume is visiting China. He said the country's automotive market will make a robust comeback in the second half of this year. In addition, Blume also stated that Volkswagen will not be dragged into the EV price war started.....»»
Onsemi, Volkswagen team up for EV inverters
Onsemi has signed a strategic agreement with German automaker Volkswagen (VW) to provide modules and semiconductors that enable a complete electric vehicle (EV) traction inverter solution for VW's next-generation platform family, according to the US.....»»
VW plans to localize development, change marketing, dealers hear
Volkswagen dealers welcomed plans by the brand's new North American management team to localize product development in North America and move away from its 'Drive Bigger' marketing theme......»»
8 brands struggle with U.S. conquest retention, study shows
Dodge, Ram, Audi, Mazda, GMC, Volkswagen, Acura and Mercedes-Benz are all in the heat of a "nomad retention challenge" in the U.S., a new report from S&P Global says......»»
VW sues in Illinois to block extra dealer warranty reimbursements
Volkswagen Group of America called a year-old provision of Illinois' franchise laws unconstitutional for making automakers pay consumer rates for dealer warranty work......»»
VW will shorten time to market in China to help EV sales
Volkswagen Group plans to grow its EV competitiveness in China. The automaker will expand local R&D resources in the country, aiming to decrease time to market to the average of Chinese competitors......»»
4 ‘zombie" Dodge Darts bought in 2022
The Chrysler 200, Volkswagen CC and Suzuki XL7 also were among the dead nameplates that people bought new in 2022......»»