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.....»»
Audi Q4 e-tron gives brand an ‘entry" EV, says U.S. exec
With a starting price just under $50,000, the 2023 Audi Q4 e-tron gives the German premium brand a new entry point for customers eager to join its movement to an all-electric lineup. The Q4 shares the same Volkswagen Group MEB platform with the VW ID.....»»
Volkswagen prepares to launch Porsche stock offering; iconic sports car maker valued at $73B
The stock sale will help Volkswagen raise funds to plow into its electrification push, while investors get a slice of an emotional brand akin to Ferrari......»»
After strong interest, VW plans to build 130,000 ID Buzzes a year
Production of the EV for European customers has already begun in Hannover. Enlarge / A pair of ID Buzzes bask in the Copenhagen sunshine. (credit: Jonathan Gitlin) After what feels like many years of teasing, Volkswagen's retr.....»»
Software supplier Aptiv to bolster EV power portfolio with $600 million acquisition
Intercable Automotive Solutions will operate as a standalone unit of Aptiv. The company's customers include Volkswagen, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Volvo and Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi......»»
Carlock Automotive buys Audi, Porsche, Volkswagen-Volvo dealerships
Carlock Automotive Group expands its presence in Alabama, buying Audi, Porsche and Volkswagen-Volvo dealerships......»»
Volkswagen"s Mexican union says strike deadline postponed
A deadline for workers to strike at German carmaker Volkswagen AG's main Mexico plant has been moved from Friday to Sept. 14......»»
2022 Volkswagen ID. Buzz first drive review: The iconic hippie hauler goes electric
The 2022 Volkswagen ID. Buzz is an electric van that channels the spirit of the classic air-cooled models. It's anything but retro, though......»»
What we learned driving VW’s new electric ID Buzz
We've tested a European-spec Buzz, but the US models have to wait until 2024. Enlarge / Volkswagen won't reveal the US-spec ID Buzz for another year, but it invited us to drive the European version, which it has just launched. (credit:.....»»
Volkswagen to float Porsche soon amid tough economic conditions
Volkswagen Group has moved forward with its plan to list Porsche, its sports car manufacturer, on September 5. The Group aims for an initial public offering (IPO) later this month or early October, despite the war in Europe and the high inflation con.....»»
VW dealership manages acquisitions like sales
Volkswagen of Marion in Illinois has boosted its purchases of used vehicles directly from consumers by improving its tracking of such buys and increasing bonus opportunities for staffers instrumental in making them happen......»»
Stellantis, Buick-GMC, Volkswagen, Hyundai dealerships acquired in Q3, Q2 deals
Stellantis, Buick-GMC, Volkswagen and Hyundai dealerships traded hands in single-store transactions in the third quarter and second quarter. The dealerships are spread across four states......»»
Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen sign EV battery supply deal with Canada
The automakers aim to shorten supply chains for their U.S. operations and avoid difficulties linked to tariffs and tax regulations......»»
Volkswagen lines up tariff-friendly battery supplies in deal with Canada, report says
Volkswagen has sealed an agreement with Canada to secure access to raw materials such as nickel, cobalt and lithium for vehicle and battery production, Bloomberg reported......»»
Porsche sets high target for electric Macan sales
The Volkswagen sports car brand expects to build as many electric Macans as ICE versions......»»
SAIC Volkswagen sees June, July car sales in China hike on year
SAIC Volkswagen, a China-based joint-venture automaker established by Volkswagen and China-based automaker SAIC Motor, saw sales of its automobiles in the China market in June and July 2022 hike on year by 94% and 85% respectively, according to China.....»»
It’s possible no electric vehicles will qualify for the new tax credit
There is no grace period, so credits effectively end once the bill is signed. Enlarge / Volkswagen is one of several automakers that are already assembling their EV battery packs locally. But the value of the materials that go into the.....»»
VW dealers worry about ‘revolving door’ ahead of Scott Keogh’s exit
Volkswagen dealers who were excited about the stability that Scott Keogh would bring to the job of CEO of VW of America now find themselves back on the executive merry-go-round, and they're concerned that the German brand will continue to cycle execu.....»»
2023 Volkswagen ID4 to start at $38,790
Volkswagen of America detailed its pricing for the 2023 ID4 electric compact crossover, equipping the base model with a smaller 62-kilowatt-hour battery that gives it a range of just over 200 miles......»»
Volkswagen’s new US-made ID.4 starts at $37,495 with small battery
Chattanooga is now assembling the EV crossovers with 62 kWh or 82 kWh packs. Enlarge / An ID.4 crosses a bridge in Chattanooga. Local production of the electric crossover has enabled a cheaper version with a smaller battery. (credit: V.....»»
Volkswagen reported EUR 13.2 billion operating profit in 1H22, increasing 27% BEV deliveries
Despite the headwinds across the automotive industry, Volkswagen Group saw a more than 10% increase in 1H22 operating profits from last year. CFO Arno Antlitz said the environment and competition in 2H22 and 2023 are expected to become more intense,.....»»