Volkswagen Phaeton News

Report: VW looking to build battery plant, electric car platform for larger cars

As it tries to dig itself out of the diesel scandal, Volkswagen is paying more attention to electric cars. The German automaker has already discussed an all-electric version of the next Phaeton, and a dedicated platform for small electric cars called MEB. Now it seems there are other VW... read more

May 31, 2016 by Stephen Edelstein

Volkswagen celebrates end of Phaeton production at Transparent Factory in Dresden, Germany

VW ends Phaeton production, plans to repurpose Transparent Factory

Volkswagen Phaeton production at the Transparent Factory in Dresden, Germany

VW ending Phaeton production, electric successor coming in 2020

New VW Phaeton To Be Electric Only, Share Tech With Audi Q6 e-tron: Report

Volkswagen C Coupe GTE concept, 2015 Shanghai Auto Show

VW doubles down on EVs post diesel scandal, promises all-electric Phaeton

In the wake of its diesel emissions scandal, the Volkswagen Group has decided to double down on electric car development and promote a future of zero emission vehicles. In... read more October 14, 2015 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran

New Volkswagen Phaeton Delayed Again?

The Volkswagen Phaeton's failure, at least in the United States, is undeniable. But normally VW isn't one to give up without a (second) fight and thus it should come as... read more August 23, 2015 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran

Next-Gen Volkswagen Phaeton’s Design Previewed By C Coupe GTE Concept

Volkswagen has a variety of models it sells only in China, such as the Santana compact sedan and more recent Lamando four-door coupe. Now, the German automaker is previewing... read more April 19, 2015 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran

More Details On The Next-Gen Volkswagen Phaeton

Volkswagen is working on a new generation of its Phaeton flagship sedan, and it’s to be sold in the U.S. market once again. However, the German auto giant isn’t... read more September 24, 2014 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran

VW Americas Chief Promises New Phaeton By 2019

Volkswagen is due to launch a new generation of its Phaeton full-size luxury sedan overseas sometime in the next couple of years, and this one’s destined to reach U.S... read more April 18, 2014 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran

VW Exec Confirms New Phaeton, Rules Out BlueSport-Like Sports Car

A senior Volkswagen official has confirmed that the company is pressing ahead with a new generation of its Phaeton flagship sedan but has no intention of reviving plans for a... read more March 10, 2014 by Todd DeMeza

Next VW Phaeton To Grow In Size, Feature Aluminum Body: Report

Talk of the return of the Volkswagen Phaeton to U.S. shores dates back almost as far as the car’s exit in 2006. Most recently it was reported that a concept previewing... read more January 21, 2014 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran

Is The Timing Right For A Lower-Cost Volkswagen Phaeton In The U.S.?

Volkswagen’s Phaeton luxury sedan was supposed to re-write the book on German luxury cars, and forever change the way that customers viewed the brand. The brainchild of... read more September 10, 2012 by Kurt Ernst

Renewed Volkswagen Phaeton Due In 2015: Report

Last summer, Volkswagen confirmed the Phaeton full-size, perhaps too-luxurious-for-the-brand, sedan would be returning to the U.S., but it didn't give us much of an idea as... read more September 26, 2011 by Nelson Ireson

Volkswagen Phaeton Confirmed For U.S. Return

The Volkswagen Phaeton didn't fare so well the first time around in the U.S. Priced too high for its marque's cachet and without the styling or performance to compete with... read more August 19, 2010 by Nelson Ireson

First Details On Next-Gen Volkswagen Phaeton, U.S. Market Crucial

The Phaeton flagship sedan may have been a major flop for Volkswagen but officials are keen for a launch of a successor. The car was priced similarly to BMWs and Audis but it... read more June 18, 2010 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran

2011 Volkswagen Phaeton Preview

Volkswagen has updated its Phaeton flagship for the second time in its short life, reaffirming the lackluster opinion of the car in the full-size luxury sedan market. With a... read more April 21, 2010 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran

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Volkswagen Phaeton U.S. Relaunch Under Consideration

Rumors of the Volkswagen Phaeton's return to the U.S. have been brewing, off and on, for almost two years. Now, the return looks more likely than ever, with VW's American CEO... read more September 16, 2009 by Nelson Ireson

2011 Volkswagen Phaeton facelift preview rendering

Preview: 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton facelift

Volkswagen will be updating its Phaeton flagship for the second time in its short life, reaffirming the lackluster opinion of the car in the full-size luxury sedan market... read more June 30, 2009 by Alex Kaufmann