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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.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailMar 31st, 2021

2021 Volkswagen Arteon review: German luxury for everyone

Upscale VW sedan challenges established rivals and luxury brands alike......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2021

2021 Volkswagen ID.4 first drive review: Lightning bug

VW thinks its first mass-market electric car will make you give up gasoline......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsMar 1st, 2021

Audi appoints former Porsche exec as finance chief

Juergen Rittersberger replaces Arno Antlitz, who is moving to become the chief financial officer at parent Volkswagen Group......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsMar 1st, 2021

As important as the Beetle? Two days with Volkswagen’s electric ID.4

It's a competent but not flashy crossover with a real-world range of 250 miles. Volkswagen says the ID.4 is as important to its future as the Beetle was to its past. [credi.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsFeb 28th, 2021

Two days with a Volkswagen ID.4—here’s what we learned

It's a competent but not flashy crossover with a real-world range of 250 miles. Volkswagen says the ID.4 is as important to its future as the Beetle was to its past. [credi.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsFeb 27th, 2021

SEC halts trading of iced tea company that pivoted to blockchain

The company's blockchain business "never became operational," SEC says. Enlarge (credit: Lipton / Timothy B. Lee) Back in 2017, we reported on the bizarre story of the Long Island Iced Tea Company rebranding itself as the Long Blockchain Corp......»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsFeb 24th, 2021

Ford to only sell full-electric cars in Europe by 2030

The move will be supported by its strategic alliance with Volkswagen Group to use VW's MEB electric-car platform, Ford said. The automaker also will invest $1 billion in a new EV manufacturing center at its factory in Cologne, Germany.....»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsFeb 17th, 2021

Toyota takes modest approach to EV rollout

While some global automakers such as Volkswagen Group and General Motors plan to go big on battery-electric vehicles, the world's largest — Toyota — is hedging its bets on a broader array of powertrains, at least in the U.S......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2021

Volkswagen CEO: I"m not scared of Apple

Volkswagen's CEO Herbert Diess isn't intimidated by Apple, even though the tech company potentially has an electric car on the way......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2021

Battery giants expected to meet over spat roiling EV supply chains

The International Trade Commission ruled that imports of SK Innovation’s battery products will be banned from the U.S. for 10 years, dealing a potential blow to efforts by Ford and Volkswagen to ramp up production of electric vehicles. LG Chem brou.....»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsFeb 11th, 2021

SK Innovation loses battery trade case but gets temporary OK to sell to Ford, VW

The ITC said it would permit SK to import components for Ford's EV F-150 program for four years, and for Volkswagen of America's MEB electric vehicle line for two years to permit the automakers to transition to new domestic suppliers for these progra.....»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsFeb 10th, 2021

VW Mexico to adjust Jetta output until March 5 over semiconductors

The adjustment would be for three days, spread over three different weeks, starting this week, Volkswagen said......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsFeb 10th, 2021

Volkswagen explores flying cars

The automaker is conducting a feasibility study to look at potential concepts and partners as interest mounts in the technology......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2021

VW supplier Sese to build axle components plant in Tenn.

Axle components assembled at Sese's planned 300,000-square-foot plant will supply Volkswagen's Chattanooga assembly operations......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsFeb 8th, 2021

VW ID6 pops up on China regulator website

Volkswagen Group's joint venture with SAIC received approval from government regulators to produce and sell the large EV, with seating for seven passengers, in China......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsFeb 5th, 2021

Dobson Technologies Announces Rebranding, Changes Name to Dobson Fiber

Dobson Technologies Announces Rebranding, Changes Name to Dobson Fiber OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. – February 1, 2021 – Dobson Technologies, a leading provider of high-speed, fiber-optic networks, announced today that it has changed its name to Dobson.....»»

Category: telecomSource:  telecompetitorRelated NewsFeb 2nd, 2021

Volkswagen teases Project Trinity flagship electric car

Volkswagen has a mysterious new electric-car development program called Project Trinity that's expected to yield a high-end EV with advanced driver-assist tech......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJan 25th, 2021

U.S. was left ‘not aware" of ex-VW exec"s early release

Oliver Schmidt was paroled last week by a German court, less than halfway through his seven-year sentence from the U.S. for his part in Volkswagen's global emissions scandal......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJan 25th, 2021

VW starts ID4 campaign with spot on affordability

Volkswagen of America will launch its TV campaign for the VW ID4 battery-electric compact crossover during NFL games this weekend, highlighting a populist message......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJan 9th, 2021

Jeep"s 3-row Grand Cherokee L launches in Q2

By adding optional third-row seating to its redesigned top seller, Jeep is expected to shake up the large crossover market dominated by the Ford Explorer, Toyota Highlander, Chevrolet Traverse and Volkswagen Atlas, and newer entries such as the Hyund.....»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJan 7th, 2021