Articles tagged "Volkswagen"

Volkswagen last closed a factory in 1988. The company's boss, Oliver Blume, is, however, considering closing plants in Germany, in a move that will face a lot of understandable opposition from unions. VW is facing a lot of EV competition from...

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has exciting news for those eager to embrace the electric revolution - the order books are open for three new versions of the ID. Buzz: a practical 7-seater, a high-performance GTX, and the GTX 7-seater model, blending...

Electric vehicles are changing the way we drive, but charging times can still be quite a bit of a drag. Volkswagen has a clever solution to make those waits more bearable, even fun - casual multiplayer games right in your car. Starting this...

Volkswagen has decided to cut back its EV battery cell plant plans given the recent sales slump for EVs. The company is scaling back its developments in Europe and North America, and will reevaluate in the future based on how the EV market...

The much-anticipated VW ID. Buzz, an electric minivan that's been teased since 2017 and officially launched in Europe and the US last year, finally has a price tag. The good news is that in the US, the ID. Buzz starts at $61,545, slightly lower than...

Volkswagen is almost ready to electrify its iconic GTI badge with the upcoming ID. GTI, a hot hatch that promises to deliver driving thrills in a zero-emissions package. Set to debut in 2026, the ID. GTI is built on a new front-wheel-drive version...

The electric vehicle landscape is undergoing a major shakeup at Volkswagen Group, with the flagship Trinity EV reportedly facing significant delays and the iconic Golf preparing for a surprisingly swift electric debut. Sources speaking to...

Volkswagen is expanding its electric lineup with the ID.3 GTX Performance, an even more potent variant of the ID.3 GTX. With 240 kW (322 hp) on board, this electric hot hatch is dubbed "the sportiest electric Volkswagen yet" by the company. It...

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has taken the wraps off the seventh generation of its iconic Transporter and Caravelle vans, marking a significant step into the electric era with the introduction of battery electric vehicle (BEV) and plug-in hybrid...

The latest autonomous technology demonstration from Horizon Robotics and Volkswagen has just been released in China. Amidst a relentless 30-hour downpour, a Volkswagen ID.4 equipped with Horizon Robotics' SuperDrive technology successfully navigated...

Volkswagen is trying to shake things up a bit in China with the debut of its latest EV, the ID. UNYX. Designed exclusively for the local market, this SUV coupef features an interesting design and improved technology, per the company claims. The ID....

We've been writing about solid-state batteries many times before, and every time some company makes a bold claim about yet another breakthrough. This time it's not a technological milestone - this time we get one step closer to actually having this...

Volkswagen is expanding its portfolio in China's competitive electric vehicle market with the new ID.UNYX, a compact coupe SUV, is set to launch in mid-July. The ID.UNYX, known as "Yu Zhong" in Chinese, marks Volkswagen's first foray into pure...

A surprising partnership was born in the electric vehicle world, as Volkswagen and Rivian join forces to develop the software of their future EVs. This is yet another case of established automakers seeking the expertise of EV startups as they...

Volkswagen is ready to electrify the US market with its much-anticipated, all-electric ID. Buzz, a modern reimagining of the iconic Microbus. This isn't just an electric vehicle; it's a nod to a cultural icon that once symbolized freedom and...

Volkswagen has a long and successful history of making reliable and practical sedans that serve families and businesses all around the world. Now the guys at Wolfsburg delivered their first fully electric sedan that aims to carry the legendary...

Volkswagen announced the arrival of ChatGPT to its new-generation infotainment system. This cutting-edge artificial intelligence is now available across its electric ID. family and in the latest Golf, Tiguan, and Passat models. ChatGPT will be...

Volkswagen is giving its new electric ID. Buzz a modern twist. The automaker has partnered with Wrapmate to introduce an online 3D configurator that allows ID. Buzz owners to unleash their creativity and personalize their vehicles with unique wraps...

In a move that could significantly shake up the European electric vehicle market, Volkswagen announced plans to introduce a compact EV priced at approximately €20,000 by 2027. This is a direct response to the growing dominance of Chinese EV...

Volkswagen premiered its first fully electric sedan with the ID.7 with the hope that it will become the electric equivalent of its best-selling Passat. The ID.7 offers unique styling, loads of cabin space, modern tech and great driving...