Volkswagen really is becoming ‘Voltswagen’ in the U.S.
Automaker Volkswagen wants you to know it’s serious about electric vehicles — so serious, in fact, that it’s officially rebranding around a pun in the U.S. The company revealed in a press release that it’s changing its name from &.....»»
VW"s Pablo Di Si to UAW: We"re not the Detroit 3
Pablo Di Si called negotiations a learning process not only for Volkswagen but for the workers in Chattanooga, who this year voted overwhelmingly to join the UAW......»»
Daily 5 report for Sept. 20: UAW talks with VW over first contract could be long and contentious
Experts say reaching a deal could be tricky for Volkswagen and the UAW because the two sides are starting fresh......»»
VW Group trims jobs in China to lower costs, counter sales slump
A consumer slump in China, coupled with the market’s rapid shift toward EVs, has turned the former stronghold for Volkswagen into a weak spot......»»
UAW talks with VW over first contract could be long, contentious
Negotiations over a first contract with Volkswagen will be different from the usual talks with the Detroit 3, but the union will be seeking to match many of its wins from last fall......»»
Volkswagen halts ID. 4 production and sales due to bad door handles
The company is still working on a remedy to the problem. Enlarge / Instead of giving the ID.4 complicated door handles that recess into the side of the car, VW has designed these to be flush yet always accessible. (credit: Volksw.....»»
Stellantis working hard to avoid Volkswagen plant closure scenario, CEO says
Stellantis working hard to avoid Volkswagen plant closure scenario, CEO says.....»»
Volkswagen dropping in-house U.S. auto loans, giving business to Wells Fargo
Volkswagen will cease to write U.S. Audi and VW auto loans through its in-house captive finance company and instead refer that business to Wells Fargo starting in April. It will also start to refer U.S. Ducati motorcycle loans to Wells Fargo at some.....»»
The 2024 VW Golf GTI is the last of its kind with a manual transmission
Get the manual while you can. Enlarge / The latest Volkswagen Golf GTI isn't perfect, but it has enough charm to overcome its flaws. (credit: Jonathan Gitlin) "They won't make them like this much longer" is a pretty ha.....»»
VW recalls nearly 100,000 ID4s over faulty door handles
Insufficient water protection in the 2021-24 Volkswagen ID4 handles could cause the door to fly open while the vehicle is moving because of circuit board malfunctions......»»
ChatGPT gives Volkswagen cars the smarts to talk to you all day long
VW releases ChatGPT-powered voice assistant for most models......»»
AirConsole Makes its Way to Several Volkswagen Models
With the AirConsole partnership, passengers will be able to access a number of games via their phones. The post AirConsole Makes its Way to Several Volkswagen Models appeared first on Phandroid. Volkswagen recently announced that it’.....»»
Electric vehicle battery fires—what to know and how to react
It's very rare, but lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles can catch fire. Enlarge / The battery pack of a Volkswagen ID. Buzz electric microbus on the assembly line during a media tour of the Volkswagen AG multipurpose and c.....»»
As EV sales slump, Volkswagen scales back battery factories buildout
VW might only need 170 GWh of cells in 2030 if demand stays depressed. Enlarge / A VW worker on the assembly line at Emden in Germany. (credit: Volkswagen) Volkswagen will wait to see what electric car demand is like be.....»»
VW has finally announced ID. Buzz pricing—it’s better than we expected
Range tops out with $70K AWD 1st Edition. Deliveries happen later this year. Enlarge / Eight years after the concept first wowed crowds, the Volkswagen ID. Buzz is ready to go on sale in the US. (credit: James Lipman/VW).....»»
Rivian to report Q2 earnings after cutting costs, reaching $5 billion deal with Volkswagen
Rivian's second-quarter sales rose 9 percent to 13,790 despite a factory retooling in April to cut costs and freshen the R1T pickup and R1S crossover for the 2025 model year......»»
Rearview camera recalls are becoming common. Here"s why
Ford, Volkswagen, Stellantis and Honda have experienced recalls in recent months because of faulty rearview cameras, all from different suppliers......»»
The 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 Pro gets a new rear motor, way more efficiency
40 percent more power, 30 percent more torque, and 24 percent more range. Enlarge / The VW ID.4 has a new drive motor and infotainment system for model-year 2024. It's not the sportiest EV you can buy, but it remains one of our f.....»»
Volkswagen ID7 EV, with a likely high price tag, would be tough sell, dealers say
2024 was supposed to be the year in which Volkswagen's U.S. electric vehicle offerings would have expanded from just the ID4 compact crossover to a trio of EVs. A delay is changing that......»»
VW Group of America CEO Pablo Di Si: Confident on EVs, sees hybrid potential
Between the expansion of electric vehicle offerings and unionization of workers at its plant in Tennessee, 2024 is a year of change for Volkswagen in the U.S......»»
NHTSA investigates 50,000 VW ID4 recall for unexpected door opening
U.S. auto safety regulators are investigating Volkswagen Group's handling of a 2023 recall after reports of doors opening while vehicles were in motion......»»