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 &.....»»
Watch Volkswagen’s Super Bowl ad telling its 75 years of American history
The ad begins with the Beetle’s 1949 arrival, tracing how VW entered U.S. pop culture, from its Hippie Microbus to the classic Passat Darth Vader Super Bowl ad. .....»»
Volkswagen Super Bowl LVIII commercial is ‘an American love story"
After a decadelong absence, Volkswagen is set to return as a Super Bowl advertiser and will use an emotional pull, teasers indicate......»»
Will demand for the Volkswagen ID Buzz outstrip supply?
The reimagined Microbus appeals to a far wider crowd than just car enthusiasts. Enlarge / You don't have to get a two-tone paint job on your ID Buzz, but it helps. (credit: Jonathan Gitlin) Volkswagen's forthcoming elect.....»»
Bentley"s global sales drop in 2023 amid tough luxury market
Volkswagen Group's British ultraluxury brand saw global sales decline by double digits in 2023......»»
Bentley"s global sales drop in 2023
Volkswagen Group's British ultraluxury brand saw global sales decline by double digits in 2023......»»
Former Lexus exec Vinay Shahani to lead sales and marketing at Nissan North America
Lexus, Nissan, Toyota, Volkswagen veteran Vijay Shahani replaces Mike Colleran, who retires March 31......»»
Volkswagen is bringing ChatGPT into its vehicles
Volkswagen has announced that they will be integrating OpenAI’s ChatGPT into some of its newer vehicles, giving them smarter functionality. The post Volkswagen is bringing ChatGPT into its vehicles appeared first on Phandroid. Our cars h.....»»
Volkswagen is adding ChatGPT to its infotainment system
VW is using Cerence's Chat Pro, which now incorporates ChatGPT. Enlarge / From mid-2024, ChatGPT is coming to VWs. (credit: Volkswagen) This year's Consumer Electronics Show got underway in Las Vegas today. For nearly a.....»»
Volkswagen adds ChatGPT voice recognition to some models
The automaker claims ChatGPT will enhance its existing voice-recognition system......»»
VW cuts prices, revises trim levels on ID electric-car lineup
Lower-priced versions of the ID3, ID4, ID5 and ID7 are now available in France, Belgium, Italy, Norway and other European countries, as Volkswagen seeks to boost competitiveness against Tesla......»»
VW sees promising test results for potential breakthrough EV battery
Volkswagen AG said its battery startup has seen promising results with solid-state cells for electric vehicles, a win for the German carmaker as it pushes to make EVs more efficient and less expensive......»»
Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche and Scout to adopt Tesla EV charging standard
Starting in 2025, Volkswagen, Audi and Porsche electric vehicles will be equipped with the North American Charging Standard port. The three brands have waves of EVs coming......»»
UAW"s Fain travels to Tennessee to pressure VW management on organizing drive
Volkswagen said it denied "any claims of union-busting, intimidation or illegal violations of worker rights.".....»»
NHTSA opens probe into 447,000 VW, Audi vehicles; agency reviews 2016 recall efficacy
The safety agency said it had 79 complaints alleging leaks or related issues in 2015-2020 model year Audi A3 and Volkswagen Golf vehicles......»»
As Scout charges ahead, timeline comes into focus as Q3 debut looms
The Volkswagen Group-owned EV brand is still set to launch production in late 2026 and will initially focus on its SUV, with a pickup to follow......»»
Scout Motors names former VW executive Burkhard Huhnke as CTO
Burkhard Huhnke held various roles in a 20 year span at Volkswagen Group. The hiring of a chief technical officer follows Scout's hiring of a chief production officer and chief design officer this year......»»
Scout Motors names former VW executive Burkhard Huhnke as chief technical officer
Burkhard Huhnke held various roles in a 20 year span at Volkswagen Group. The hiring of a chief technical officer follows Scout's hiring of a chief production officer and chief design officer this year......»»
Job losses likely at VW as the people’s car brand becomes uncompetitive
Management says high costs and low productivity are a big problem. Enlarge / The VW plant in Wolfsburg, Germany. (credit: Volkswagen) The Volkswagen passenger car brand looks set to lay off workers, according to a report.....»»
Volkswagen to reduce head count at "no longer competitive" VW brand
High costs and low productivity are making VW's cars uncompetitive, employees were told as managers mull jobs cuts as part of a $10.9 billion savings program......»»
Volkswagen follows other non-union automakers and hikes wages 11% for U.S. factory workers
The German company and other non-union automakers in the U.S. have come under increased pressure to improve pay and benefits following the record contracts achieved by the UAW in late October......»»