Articles tagged "Volkswagen"

In the modern automotive world, and especially in the growing market for electric cars, the term "coupe crossover" has become a bit of a marketing puzzle. Carmakers often use it to describe a standard four-door SUV with a slightly more sloped...

Volkswagen's electric future looks compact, green, and surprisingly practical. The latest creation to emerge from the German automaker is the ID. CROSS Concept, a small electric SUV that's a clear preview of a production model arriving in the summer...

If you've been wondering, for years, how a VW ID.3 or ID.4 compares to a Golf or a Polo, you won't have to wonder much longer. Today the brand has announced a revamp of its EV naming strategy, and it's bringing its iconic names into the fray. The...

The limited-run VW ID.3 GTX FIRE+ICE has finally entered production at Volkswagen's factories in Saxony, Germany. This special edition EV is a modern tribute to the cult-favorite Golf II Fire and Ice, and it's a result of collaboration with the...

Volkswagen is looking back to its roots: building vehicles for the people. The German automaker claims it is preparing to unveil a new, compact electric SUV for the budget-conscious consumer, a direct challenge to the idea that going electric has to...

The subscription model has officially moved from your TV screen to your driveway. Volkswagen is now asking some of its customers to pay a recurring fee to unlock the full performance of their electric cars. The days of buying a car and getting...

One of the biggest questions hovering over electric cars is the long-term health of their batteries. Will an expensive EV hold its value, or will its battery degrade quickly, leaving owners with a big replacement bill? A recent long-term test by...

Volkswagen is moving ahead with its high-stakes bet on Rivian, injecting a second $1 billion into the American electric vehicle maker. The payment came through after Rivian met critical financial targets, and it will deepen the alliance that a...

Volkswagen is charting a new course for its electric vehicles, and it looks like the future has… buttons. In a decision that will be welcomed by many drivers, the German automaker is planning a significant update for its popular ID.4 electric...

Volkswagen gave the world the iconic GTI, and now the company is quietly engineering a new electric beast that - if done right - could redefine the small performance car. The affordable, front-wheel-drive ID. 2 is getting ready for a 2026 debut, but...

Volkswagen is stepping into the self-driving spotlight with its production-ready ID. Buzz AD, a driverless electric van. Set to go global next year, this autonomous Buzz puts Volkswagen ahead of some competitors in the race to deploy robotaxi...

Oppo and Volkswagen announced they signed a partnership deal, allowing the German automaker to use Oppo's cellular standard-essential patents (SEPs), including those related to 5G connectivity. Vehicles nowadays are becoming smarter and...

For nearly five decades, the letters GTI have stood for something special in the car world. They marked a small car, the Volkswagen Golf, that was extra fun to drive thanks to a peppy engine with a fancy fuel injection system back when most cars...

Volkswagen is getting ready to make some big changes to its lineup of electric cars. Starting in 2026, the German automaker plans to introduce a new foundation for its EVs and switch to a different kind of battery technology. The goal? To cut costs...

Volkswagen celebrated a milestone this week at its Zwickau plant in Germany: the production of its one-millionth electric vehicle, an ID.3 GTX. This factory produces six different EVs for various brands under the VW Group umbrella. VW managed to...

Volkswagen is making a strong push in the Chinese electric car market with a big update to its ID.UNYX 06, an electric SUV produced by its joint venture in Anhui. This refreshed model gets a range of improvements in technology, entertainment, and...

Volkswagen Anhui is a Chinese division of the German automotive giant, and it has just released a sneak peek of its upcoming all-electric full-size SUV concept, the ID.Evo. The company unveiled the first images and design sketches of the vehicle,...

During this year's Auto Shanghai forum, Volkswagen will introduce three new concepts. The company's CEO called them "near-production concepts" and said that all three vehicles will soon be ready to be revealed and launched. The vehicles in...

Once facing financial headwinds, the Volkswagen Group appears to have navigated its way back into the fast lane, powered by a surge in demand for its electric cars. The latest delivery figures reveal a serious shift in the European automotive...

Volkswagen is going back to its roots and calling on its long history of building popular small cars. The company is preparing to launch a new, budget-friendly electric vehicle called the ID.1. This compact EV promises to make electric mobility...