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.....»»
2021 Volkswagen ID.4 AWD first drive review: Gaining traction
After launching without all-important AWD, the VW ID.4 is back with power to two more wheels, and is better for it......»»
Volkswagen’s electric ID.4 was already good—does AWD change that?
We test out the new AWD version of the electric VW and visit its new factory. Do cars like the VW ID.4 spell the end of the gas station? [credit: J.....»»
As offices come back, ATMO launches air monitoring device claiming to give COVID-risk score
Way back in 2015 we covered the launch of the Atmotube, a small, innovative, portable air quality monitor which went on to receive a number of awards, post its CES debut. Since rebranding as ATMO, the company, co-founded by Vera Kozyr, is now launchi.....»»
Inside the lab teaching Volkswagen’s born-again Bus how to drive itself
Digital Trends takes a look at how Volkswagen and Argo A.I. are preparing to deploy autonomous shuttles in 2025......»»
Haron and BlackMatter are the latest groups to crash the ransomware party
The additions come as the number of high-severity ransomware attacks ratchet up. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) July has so far ushered in at least two new ransomware groups. Or maybe they’re old ones undergoing a rebranding. Researchers are.....»»
HP Moves 3D Printing to the Automotive and Manufacturing Mainstream
Volkswagen's use of 3D printing shows great promise for enduring parts and a more sustainable future......»»
Volkswagen Golf GTI and Golf R blend power, practicality, and tech
The redesigned 2022 Volkswagen Golf GTI and 2022 Volkswagen Golf R hot hatchbacks arrive in the United States later this year, packing more power and tech......»»
VW Group’s 10-year plan: A single EV platform across all its brands
The new platform, due in 2025, will be called SSP. Enlarge / VW Group CEO Herbert Diess presents VW's strategy for the next decade. (credit: Volkswagen Group) On Tuesday, Volkswagen Group revealed its new strategy for the coming decade. Under.....»»
Electrify America to double number of EV chargers as wave of electric vehicles come to market
Electrify America, the entity set up by Volkswagen as part of its settlement with U.S. regulators over its diesel emissions cheating scandal, said it will double the number of its electric vehicle fast charging stations in the United States and Canad.....»»
Volkswagen’s new business strategy puts software and autonomous driving front and center
Volkswagen will ramp up its software, mobility as a service and battery tech to stay competitive in the coming decades, as it and other automakers prepare for the largest transition in personal mobility since the invention of the car. Laying out the.....»»
Volkswagen, BMW Fined $1 Billion For Colluding To Make Dirtier Cars
Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz parent company Daimler spent years illegally colluding to slow the deployment of cleaner emissions technology, says the European Union, which is dishing out fines as a result. From a report: The EU's.....»»
Bentley reveals Flying Spur Hybrid, its latest in the push toward electric
Bentley Motors, the 102-year-old ultraluxury automaker under Volkswagen Group, revealed its newest hybrid model on Tuesday. The company says this latest iteration of the Flying Spur Hybrid is its most environmentally friendly vehicle yet. This new mo.....»»
The rumor is true: Rimac is taking over Bugatti with Porsche’s help
Ars spoke to CEOs Oliver Blume and Mate Rimac about the hypercar deal. Enlarge / The Bugatti Chiron will be joined by new electrified models. (credit: Bugatti) For almost a year, a rumor has been circulating that Volkswagen Group plans to of.....»»
Making citizen science inclusive will require more than rebranding
Scientists need to focus on tangible efforts to boost equity, diversity and inclusion in citizen science, researchers from North Carolina State University argued in a new perspective......»»
Hackers Are Selling Data Stolen From Audi and Volkswagen
On Friday, Volkswagen disclosed a data breach that it said affected 3.3 million customers and interested buyers. On Monday, hackers put the data stolen from the car maker on sale on a notorious hacking forum. From a report: In the sales listing revie.....»»
Volkswagen Says a Vendor"s Security Lapse Exposed 3.3 Million Drivers" Details
Volkswagen says more than 3.3 million customers had their information exposed after one of its vendors left a cache of customer data unsecured on the internet. From a report: The car maker said in a letter that the vendor, used by Volkswagen, its sub.....»»
What Would You Pay For Autonomous Driving? Volkswagen Hopes $8.50 Per Hour
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: The future of driving may cost you $8.50 per hour if Volkswagen follows through on its boardroom musings. The German automaker is considering charging an hourly fee for access to autonomous drivi.....»»
What would you pay for autonomous driving? Volkswagen hopes $8.50 per hour
Automaker also plans to offer video games that drivers can play while charging. Enlarge / This one is destined to go on sale in 2023. You can watch a short video we made about it back in 2017. (credit: Volkswagen) The future of driving may cos.....»»
Will the first Microsoft Lumia come in time for the holidays?
When Microsoft announced it was rebranding its phone hardware as “Microsoft Lumia”, it hinted that there might be a new phone on the way, with the Nokia Conversations blog post quoting Senior VP Tuula Rytilä as saying “we are looki.....»»
Lamborghini bidder Quantum makes innovation pitch to VW
The newly-established investor said its proposed acquisition of the Italian sports-car brand "would clearly be a key strategic benefit to the wider Volkswagen Group.".....»»