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VW Brand Boss: E-Fuels Are “Unnecessary Noise,” Combustion Will Be Over By 2035

Thomas Schafer “guarantees” that their upcoming small EV will be profitable.

By Iulian Dnistran 14 April 2023

VW Unveils More Powerful And Efficient Rear-Drive Motor For ID. EVs

VW Unveils More Powerful And Efficient Rear-Drive Motor For ID. EVs

The new APP550 power unit delivers 281 horsepower and a maximum torque of around 405 pound-feet.

By Dan Mihalascu 13 April 2023

Industry Outlook

VW Group To Launch 25 New BEVs In US By 2030, Double Market Share

VW Group To Launch 25 New BEVs In US By 2030, Double Market Share

All of them should qualify for the maximum $7,500 in US federal tax credits, VW Group of America CEO Pablo Di Si said in an interview.

By Dan Mihalascu 12 April 2023

Motor1.com Test Car Happy Hour #37: Lexus RX500h, Audi RS3, VW ID.7

Motor1.com Test Car Happy Hour #37: Lexus RX500h, Audi RS3, VW ID.7

We check out a sporty sedan, a hybrid SUV, and an upcoming EV this week.

By Chris Bruce 06 April 2023

VW ID. Buzz Gets Solar Roof Panels From ABT For Extra Range

VW ID. Buzz Gets Solar Roof Panels From ABT For Extra Range

Alternatively, the energy from the sun could power the onboard fridge in the camper version.

By Angel Sergeev 06 April 2023

Used EV Prices Plummet, And It's Not Just Tesla: Audi, Ford, VW Impacted

Used EV Prices Plummet, And It's Not Just Tesla: Audi, Ford, VW Impacted

If you're considering an EV, now is the time to check the used market, and be sure to look into the new $4,000 used EV credit.

By Steven Loveday 06 April 2023

UPDATE: Volkswagen Pauses Some ID.4 Sales: Doors May Open While Driving

UPDATE: Volkswagen Pauses Some ID.4 Sales: Doors May Open While Driving

The electric SUV's doors could open unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion at low speeds, causing an obvious safety risk.

By Steven Loveday 05 April 2023

US: Volkswagen ID.4 Sales More Than Tripled In Q1 2023

US: Volkswagen ID.4 Sales More Than Tripled In Q1 2023

The company is now delivering close to 10,000 units per quarter.

By Mark Kane 05 April 2023

Volkswagen Has No Plans For New ICE Golf Beyond Current Model: CEO

Volkswagen Has No Plans For New ICE Golf Beyond Current Model: CEO

The iconic Golf name will not die, though; VW plans to use it on a BEV based on the SSP architecture as early as 2028.

By Dan Mihalascu 04 April 2023

Manufacturing / Production

Volkswagen ID. Buzz Production Target For 2023: 44,000 Units

Volkswagen ID. Buzz Production Target For 2023: 44,000 Units

Next year, the production rate might more than triple.

By Mark Kane 27 March 2023

UPDATE: Here Are All The EVs Eligible Now For The $7,500 Federal Tax Credit

UPDATE: Here Are All The EVs Eligible Now For The $7,500 Federal Tax Credit

For now, the list is not very long and includes only six brands, four of which are US-based.

By Dan Mihalascu 23 March 2023

Manufacturing / Production

Volkswagen Group's Four Entry-Level EVs Will Be Made In Spain

Production starts in 2025 with the Cupra UrbanRebel, followed by the VW ID.2, ID.2X SUV, and Skoda SUV within one and a half years.

By Dan Mihalascu 23 March 2023

Volkswagen To Become Global EV Battery Supplier, Invest In Mining

Volkswagen To Become Global EV Battery Supplier, Invest In Mining

Europe's largest automotive group aims to sell batteries to Ford as part of its partnership and supply other brands going forward.

By Steven Loveday 22 March 2023

EVs And ICE Vehicles On E-Fuels Need To Coexist, But Not Compete With Each Other: VW Group CEO

EVs And ICE Vehicles On E-Fuels Need To Coexist, But Not Compete With Each Other: VW Group CEO

Oliver Blume believes that EVs “are the future,” but e-fuels are also needed for climate change.

By Iulian Dnistran 21 March 2023

Volkswagen Breaks Ground On Its Second Battery Gigafactory In Europe

Volkswagen Breaks Ground On Its Second Battery Gigafactory In Europe

Located in Sagunt, 18 miles north of the Spanish city of Valencia, the battery cell plant will have an initial annual output of 40 GWh.

By Dan Mihalascu 20 March 2023

Volkswagen ID.2all Sporty Version Already Being Developed

Volkswagen ID.2all Sporty Version Already Being Developed

It'll have front-wheel drive, so think electric GTI.

By Adrian Padeanu 19 March 2023

VW ID. Buzz With Porsche Branding Harkens Back To Renndienst Vans

VW ID. Buzz With Porsche Branding Harkens Back To Renndienst Vans

Eight Porsche dealers are deploying ID. Buzz vans decked out with Porsche Renndienst branding.

By Adrian Padeanu 18 March 2023

Industry Outlook

Volkswagen CEO Says EV Partnership With Ford Is "Intensifying"

Volkswagen CEO Says EV Partnership With Ford Is "Intensifying"

During VW Group's 2022 results presentation, Blume said of the Ford tie-up, "We are only at the beginning of our cooperation project."

By Steven Loveday 16 March 2023

Volkswagen Also Working On Small EV Priced Under $21,100

Volkswagen Also Working On Small EV Priced Under $21,100

That's a different car than the one previewed today by the ID. 2all Concept.

By Dan Mihalascu 15 March 2023

Volkswagen ID. 2all Concept Previews The People's Electric Car

Volkswagen ID. 2all Concept Previews The People's Electric Car

This front-wheel-drive electric hatchback certainly looks like a Golf, but it remains to be seen if it will get the ID. Golf badge.

By Dan Mihalascu 15 March 2023

Volkswagen Group Will Spend $200 Billion To Boost Its EV Business

Volkswagen Group Will Spend $200 Billion To Boost Its EV Business

The German company wants to build a factory in North Carolina and make its software more reliable.

By Iulian Dnistran 15 March 2023

Entry-Level 2024 Volkswagen ID.3 Pro Now $4,300 Cheaper In Germany

Entry-Level 2024 Volkswagen ID.3 Pro Now $4,300 Cheaper In Germany

The facelifted Volkswagen ID.3 Pro base model starts at $42,800 (€39,995) in Germany; pre-sales open at the end of March.

By Dan Mihalascu 14 March 2023

Manufacturing / Production

Volkswagen Group To Build Battery Cell Factory In Canada

Volkswagen Group To Build Battery Cell Factory In Canada

The group's first overseas gigafactory will start production in 2027.

By Mark Kane 14 March 2023

50 Future EVs Worth Waiting For

50 Future EVs Worth Waiting For

Brands like Cadillac, Fisker, Lucid, and Tesla will debut a number of new electric vehicles between 2023 and 2026.

By Jeff Perez 13 March 2023

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