Volkswagen News
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VW has no plans to end its traditional line of T-series vans despite the development of a modern Microbus based on the battery-electric ID.Buzz concept.
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VW ID.X concept teases 328-hp electric hot hatch
VW's new ID.X concept is a 328-hp ID.3 with a drift mode and 0-60 mph time of about 5 seconds.
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VW plans to design own computer chips for self-driving cars, just like Tesla
VW Group will use its in-house software company Cariad to design computer chips for self-driving cars.
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VW's being investigated by SEC over Voltswagen April Fools marketing stunt
Volkswagen's April Fool's Day marketing stunt claiming a name change to Voltswagen has the company in hot water with the SEC.
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All-wheel-drive VW ID.4 revealed, will feature GTX badge outside US
The U.S. misses out on the new ID.4 GTX but will see its same spicy powertrain in an ID.4 AWD Pro model.
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Modified VW ID.4 is running the NORRA Mexican 1000
Volkwagen teamed up with Rhys Millen Racing to prepare an ID.4 electric crossover for the NORRA Mexican 1000 off-road race.
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The next member of VW's ID family of electric vehicles is a Tesla Model X rival exclusive to China.
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First drive review: 2021 Volkswagen Arteon is an Audi cover band that still rocks
The refreshed 2021 Volkswagen Arteon adds in new technology and styling tweaks, pushing it even closer to near-luxury status.
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Edd China battles with his Volkswagen T5 van in "Workshop Diaries" episode 1
In the first episode of "Edd China's Workshop Diaries," Edd China catches us up on his life since "Wheeler Dealers" then changes the oil cooler and A/C pump of his VW Transporter T5.
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Update: Voltswagen's US name change was just a marketing stunt
VW said its future electric vehicles would wear a “Voltswagen” badge and a new take on the company logo.
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If VW made a Transporter GTI, it probably would look something like this
VW has spiced up its Transporter van with a sport appearance package.
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VW Group to unify EV platforms with SSP due in 2026
By the end of the decade, cars from all VW Group brands will largely feature a standardized platform, battery and software system.
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Volkswagen Group on Monday held an online presentation outlining some of its battery plans through 2030. Included in the plans is the further development of solid-state batteries, which the automaker sees as being ready for sale after 2025. VW Group is working closely with American battery technology company QuantumScape on solid-state batteries and has successfully developed a proof of concept. VW Group is also a key investor in QuantumScape. During Monday's presentation, Frank Blome, head of battery cells at VW Group and a board member at QuantumScape, said solid-state batteries will have...
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2022 Volkswagen ID.6 X spy shots: 7-seat electric crossover for Chinese market spotted
The next member of VW's ID family of electric vehicles is being developed for the Chinese market only.
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Project Trinity to spearhead Volkswagen's software-led transformation
An electric vehicle offering software services, including self-driving capability, is coming from VW in 2026.
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VW marks Golf GTI's 45th birthday with 296-hp special edition
VW has launched the Golf GTI Clubsport 45 to mark this year's 45th anniversary of the original GTI's arrival.
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VW mulls ID.3 convertible
Volkswagen is hinting that it's open to adding an electric convertible if public interest is strong enough.
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Teaser for VW's self-driving van due in 2025 likely hints at new Microbus
VW will reveal a modern Microbus in 2022 and a few years later enlist it in an automated taxi service.
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A sale of Bugatti to Rimac has been rumored for months and Porsche's CEO has now hinted that a decision could be coming soon.
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Ford invests $1B in South Africa to support Ranger, VW Amarok production
Ford's redesigned Ranger for global markets will be built in South Africa, alongside a redesigned Volkswagen Amarok.
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Toyota beats VW Group in global sales in 2020
Toyota has come out on top in a year where most automakers saw their sales dip due to the Covid-19 restrictions.
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Argo AI's 4th-gen self-driving car prototypes fitted with “product intent” hardware
The hardware of Argo AI's self-driving car prototypes has reached the level required for commercial applications.
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VW Group sold almost half as many EVs as Tesla in 2020, and it's just getting warmed up
At the rate it's going, VW Group may overtake Tesla in EV sales by as early as 2021.
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VW developing mobile robot to automate charging
In the future, parking garages could be able to automatically park your EV and charge it too.
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