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Why VW went all-in on ‘Voltswagen" ruse

At some point internally, top management decided that the risk of misleading reporters and the public — again — was worth the potential reward. And they might be right......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsApr 5th, 2021

Jason Statham does what he does best in Operation Fortune: Ruse de guerre trailer

Director Guy Ritchie looks to be channeling that winning Gentlemen energy in new film. Director Guy Ritchie is back with the action comedy Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre, starring Jason Statham. Jason Statham is back doing what he does.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsDec 9th, 2021

U.S. SEC probes VW "Voltswagen" marketing stunt, report says

The stunt, which came just ahead of April Fool’s Day, was meant to call attention to its electric vehicle efforts, the carmaker said......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsApr 29th, 2021

Why VW went all-in on ‘Voltswagen" ruse

At some point internally, top management decided that the risk of misleading reporters and the public — again — was worth the potential reward. And they might be right......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsApr 5th, 2021

Will VW Face Regulatory Scrutiny Over It "Voltswagen" Prank Like Elon Musk Did For His Tweets?

Volkswagen's early April Fool's Day prank (pretending to re-name the company "Voltswagen") "may have put the company at risk of running afoul of U.S. securities law by wading into the murky waters of potentially misleading investors," reports CNN: "T.....»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotRelated NewsApr 3rd, 2021

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:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsMar 31st, 2021

VW rebrand turns out to be April Fool"s joke

The carmaker will not change its name to "Voltswagen" in the US despite earlier saying it would......»»

Category: hdrSource:  bbcRelated NewsMar 31st, 2021

Volkswagen really is becoming ‘Voltswagen’ in the US [UPDATE: Bad April Fool’s joke from VW]

UPDATE: Per the Wall Street Journal, this is actually not happening and was instead an April Fool’s joke gone wrong. VW USA still has not responded to requests for comment, but VW Europe told the publication that it was in fact a joke. The rele.....»»

Category: topSource:  techcrunchRelated NewsMar 30th, 2021

Volkswagen really is becoming ‘Voltswagen’ in the U.S. [UPDATE: Bad April Fool’s joke from VW]

UPDATE: Per the Wall Street Journal, this is actually not happening and was instead an April Fool’s Joke gone wrong. VW USA still has not responded to requests for comment, but VW Europe told the publication that it was in fact a joke. The rele.....»»

Category: topSource:  techcrunchRelated NewsMar 30th, 2021

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 &.....»»

Category: topSource:  techcrunchRelated NewsMar 30th, 2021

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......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsMar 30th, 2021

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:.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsMar 30th, 2021

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.....»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotRelated NewsMar 30th, 2021

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......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsMar 29th, 2021

"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......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsMar 29th, 2021