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 spells out details of name change to Voltswagen of America brand
"Voltswagen" will be placed as an exterior badge on all EV models, and gasoline vehicles will have the company’s iconic VW emblem only, as they now do......»»
VW changing to Voltswagen—early April fool or corporate rebranding? [Updated]
VW posted then deleted a press release announcing the name change, according to CNBC. In April 2020, Volkswagen tweaked its corporate logo. [credit:.....»»
Confusion surrounds Volkswagen’s reported name change
Opinions are split on whether Volkswagen is really about it change its name, or if its announcement was really meant for April Fools' Day......»»
VW Accidentally Leaks New Name For Its US Operations: Voltswagen
Volkswagen accidentally posted a press release on its website a month early on Monday announcing a new name for its U.S. operations, Voltswagen of America, emphasizing the German automaker's electric vehicle efforts. CNBC reports: The release called.....»»
VW to brand EVs "Voltswagen" in U.S., source confirms
The name change, revealed in a press release leaked online, is not expected to carry upward to the parent company in Germany......»»
"Voltswagen of America" to become VW"s new name in U.S., source says
The name change, revealed in a press release leaked online, is not expected to carry upward to the parent company in Germany......»»
Self-driving truck startup TuSimple files for U.S. stock offering
TuSimple, backed by Volkswagen and United Parcel Service, is developing self-driving trucks with Navistar that are slated to start production in 2024......»»
Self-driving truck startup TuSimple files to go public
TuSimple, the self-driving truck company that is backed by a diverse consortium of strategic investors, including Volkswagen AG’s heavy-truck business The Traton Group, Navistar, Goodyear, and freight company U.S. Xpress, filed Tuesday for an initi.....»»
Microsoft Rebrands Xbox Live To Xbox Network
Microsoft is rebranding Xbox Live to Xbox network. Instances of the new branding started appearing in the Xbox dashboard recently for beta testers, with clips being uploaded to "Xbox network" instead of Xbox Live. Microsoft has now confirmed the name.....»»
EV battery startup QuantumScape seeks to raise $859M to fund expansion
QuantumScape in February said it would build a 200,000-square-foot pilot line in California to make prototype cells for its partner, Volkswagen......»»
Can VW"s Electric Cars Compete With Tesla"s?
The New York Times reports: Not long ago Volkswagen was a global pariah after pleading guilty to the biggest emissions fraud in automotive history. Now it is the toast of the stock market, with its shares worth twice as much as they were a year ago......»»
VW takes a page from Tesla on batteries
In its goal to eclipse the world's dominant electric vehicle manufacturer, Volkswagen appears to embrace "if you can't beat them, join them.".....»»
The global chip shortage is still hurting Samsung, Honda and Volkswagen
The global chip shortage is continuing to pummel global business, with Samsung, Honda and Volkswagen among the latest major companies to warn of sustained disruption......»»
Volkswagen Announces EV Battery Push
The German automaker unveiled a new battery and charging strategy at its virtual Power Day event On Monday, Volkswagen presented a “power roadmap” to a future with cheaper, longer-range electric vehicles (EVs)—one driven by next-generatio.....»»
Toyota plans rival to Tesla Model Y, VW ID4 at Shanghai show
Toyota will use the Shanghai auto show next month to unveil a near-production concept of a full-electric utility vehicle that will compete against battery-powered models such as the Tesla Model Y and Volkswagen ID4. The EV is similar in size to the.....»»
Toyota asks lawmakers for ‘technology-inclusive" policies, EV incentives
While competitors such as Volkswagen Group and General Motors plan to go big on battery-electric vehicles, the Japanese automaker said alternatives such as plug-in hybrid and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles must be included in "the pursuit of lower carbo.....»»
Volkswagen Group wants six new European battery factories by 2030
It's moving to a single prismatic cell design in 2023 to drive down costs. Enlarge / Thomas Schmall, Member of the Board of Management of Volkswagen Group for Technology, and CEO of Volkswagen Group Components. (credit: Volkswagen AG) Volkswa.....»»
Volkswagen will bring 240 gigawatt hours of battery production capacity to Europe by 2030
Volkswagen AG is gearing up to seize the top spot as the world’s largest electric vehicle manufacturer with plans announced Monday to have six 40 Gigawatt hour (GWh) battery cell production plants in operation in Europe by 2030. To get there, the a.....»»
Swedish battery manufacturer Northvolt receives a $14 billion order from VW
Northvolt, the Swedish battery manufacturer which raised $1 billion in financing from investors led by Goldman Sachs and Volkswagen back in 2019, has signed a massive $14 billion battery order with VW for the next 10 years. The big buy clears up some.....»»
The 2021 Volkswagen ID. 4 ticks all the boxes, except one
Volkswagen, once a dabbler in electric vehicles, is now betting its future on the technology. And the new Volkswagen ID.4 — a five-passenger, fully-electric crossover with a starting price of $33,995 (before federal or state incentives) — is its.....»»