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Corporate / Financial Should VW Subsidize ID.4 EV In The U.S. To Make Up For Dieselgate?

Should VW Subsidize ID.4 EV In The U.S. To Make Up For Dieselgate?

According to an Automotive News writer, that would be the proper way to show contrition.
By Gustavo Henrique Ruffo Oct 17, 2019
Spy Shots Škoda

Škoda's First MEB-Based Test Mule Spotted In VW Tiguan Skin

This is not a regular Volkswagen Tiguan. It's Škoda's test mule of first MEB-based EV (most likely ID.4 counterpart).
By Mark Kane Oct 16, 2019
Industry VW Wants MEB Platform To Set Electric Standard: Become Beetle Famous

VW Wants MEB Platform To Set Electric Standard: Become Beetle Famous

The new old logo says it all.
By Gustavo Henrique Ruffo Sep 11, 2019
Manufacturing / Production Volkswagen ID.3 Production To Start In November

Volkswagen ID.3 Production To Start In November

Two months from now, VW will start making MEB-based electric cars in Zwickau, which is poised to become the largest EV plant in Europe.
By Mark Kane Sep 09, 2019
Concepts Volkswagen Shows Off ID. Buggy In California (w/Video)

Volkswagen Shows Off ID. Buggy In California (w/Video)

Volkswagen ID. Buggy meets original Meyers Manx at the beach in California
By Mark Kane Aug 16, 2019
Industry Volkswagen Compares Buying EVs To Traveling To The Moon

Volkswagen Compares Buying EVs To Traveling To The Moon

Especially now that it intends to sell them by the millions.
By Gustavo Henrique Ruffo Jul 18, 2019
Manufacturing / Production Production Of Pre-Series Parts For Volkswagen ID.3 Now Underway

Production Of Pre-Series Parts For Volkswagen ID.3 Now Underway

Launching volume in-house production of core components like drive units and battery systems is proof of serious intentions.
By Mark Kane Jul 11, 2019
Industry VW Says It Has To Convince Suppliers on EVs

VW Says It Has To Convince Suppliers on EVs

At least to the scale the company wants to make them.
By Gustavo Henrique Ruffo Jul 09, 2019
Industry What A Surprise! Ford And VW Will Share EV Platforms

What A Surprise! Ford And VW Will Share EV Platforms

Better said, VW will allow Ford to use the MEB platform.
By Gustavo Henrique Ruffo Jul 08, 2019
Concepts VW May Have Plans For An All-Electric I.D. Shooting Brake

VW May Have Plans For An All-Electric I.D. Shooting Brake

VW appears to be further ramping up its potential all-electric offerings.
By Steven Loveday May 16, 2019
Manufacturing / Production Volkswagen Already Built More Than 200 Pre-Production ID.3

Volkswagen Already Built More Than 200 Pre-Production ID.3

A half-year ahead of the launch of series-production, the Zwickau plant produced more than 200 pre-production ID.3 electric cars.
By Mark Kane May 10, 2019
Battery Tech Volkswagen: Our Electric Car Batteries Last The Life Of The Car

Volkswagen: Our Electric Car Batteries Last The Life Of The Car

VW To Guarantee 70% Battery Capacity For 8 Years Or 160,000 km
By Mark Kane Apr 30, 2019
Volkswagen I.D. ROOMZZ: Photos & Videos From Shanghai

Volkswagen I.D. ROOMZZ: Photos & Videos From Shanghai

With I.D. ROOMZZ, Volkswagen shows us the biggest vehicle built on the all-electric MEB platform - a full size five-meter long electric SUV, with three rows of seats.
By Mark Kane Apr 16, 2019
Auto Shanghai Volkswagen I.D. Lounge To Debut At Shanghai Auto Show

Volkswagen I.D. Lounge To Debut At Shanghai Auto Show

Media reports re-confirmed the upcoming premiere of the Volkswagen I.D. Lounge Touareg-sized premium 7-seat SUV, envisioned for Chinese and North American market.
By Mark Kane Mar 26, 2019
General Volkswagen Plans 22 Million Electric Cars In 10 Years

Volkswagen Plans 22 Million Electric Cars In 10 Years

Volkswagen seems set on being the world electric vehicle leader, announcing a huge increase in the number of expected models and production.
By Domenick Yoney Mar 12, 2019
Geneva Motor Show Seat el-Born: A Stylin

Seat el-Born: A Stylin' Stand Out Hatchback EV In Geneva (Photos/Videos)

Seat unveiled at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show its new all-electric concept, the el-Born, which not only looks surprisingly stylish, but previews a production MEB-based EV in the works.
By Mark Kane Mar 07, 2019
Charging Volkswagen Reveals Its Mobile Fast Charging Station In Geneva

Volkswagen Reveals Its Mobile Fast Charging Station In Geneva

Volkswagen Group Components unveiled in Geneva a near-series design study of its flexible fast charging station, which will enter series production in 2020 in Hanover.
By Mark Kane Mar 05, 2019
General VW: All Our Electric Car Platforms Are Yours: Opens Up MEB EV To All

VW: All Our Electric Car Platforms Are Yours: Opens Up MEB EV To All

Volkswagen Group officially announced that is opening its Modular Electric Toolkit (MEB) platform for wide range of all-electric cars to other manufacturers.
By Mark Kane Mar 04, 2019
Geneva Motor Show Seat Reveals el-Born: Its First Long-Range Electric Hatchback

Seat Reveals el-Born: Its First Long-Range Electric Hatchback

Seat el-Born is the new all-electric concept based on VW's MEB-platform. The production version will hit the market in 2020 packing a 62-kWh battery.
By Mark Kane Mar 01, 2019
General VW Open To Sharing MEB EV Platform With Other Automakers

VW Open To Sharing MEB EV Platform With Other Automakers

According to German paper Tagesspiegel, Volkswagen admits that the company is in talks with other manufacturers over opening its all-electric MEB platform.
By Mark Kane Jan 30, 2019
Charging VW Mobile Fast Charging Station Confirmed For Volume Production

VW Mobile Fast Charging Station Confirmed For Volume Production

Volkswagen Group Components officially announced that the Mobile Charging Station with energy storage will enter series production from 2020 on.
By Mark Kane Jan 25, 2019
General With Chattanooga, VW Will Have 8 Plants For EVs Based On MEB

With Chattanooga, VW Will Have 8 Plants For EVs Based On MEB

Volkswagen announced an investment of $800 million in its Chattanooga, Tennessee plant to make it ready for all-electric car production by 2022.
By Mark Kane Jan 16, 2019
General VW Considering Electric Land Rover Rival

VW Considering Electric Land Rover Rival

Michael Jost, Head of Strategy at Volkswagen, said that the company is considering an all-electric true off-road capable SUV, similar to the Land Rover Defender.
By Mark Kane Jan 16, 2019
Charging VW Unveils New 360-kWh Mobile Charging Station

VW Unveils New 360-kWh Mobile Charging Station

Volkswagen presents at the turn of the year its new Mobile Charging Station, which is basically a fast charger with a 360 kWh energy storage system.
By Mark Kane Dec 27, 2018
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