T&E Says Only VW and Volvo Are Ready for the Transition to EVs
17 Jun 2021, 10:00 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / More than a compliment, the report actually states that 8 in 10 carmakers need to speed up if Europe is to meet its carbon-neutrality goal by 2050.
Volkswagen Group CEO Brags on Twitter About Overtaking Tesla
15 Jun 2021, 19:24 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / Herbert Diess could be just joking about the picture he shared or referring to a Schmidt Automotive Research report, which is more likely.
Misadjusted Headlights Prompt 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 Recall in the U.S.
15 Jun 2021, 11:27 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / If you own an ID.4 and the headlights don't seem to illuminate as expected, that's because VW has botched up the headlights during assembly
Volkswagen Details Data Breach, Says Social Security Numbers, Tax Info Exposed
15 Jun 2021, 07:44 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The company says in a public advisory that the breach occurred via a vendor used by Volkswagen, Audi, and some authorized dealers
Upgraded Running Gear and Control Systems Take the Golf GTI Mk8 to New Heights
15 Jun 2021, 07:00 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The 8th generation Golf GTI features several new chassis developments that enhance the driving experience and allow the driver better control
Hackers Steal Info From More Than 3 Million Volkswagen, Audi Customers
11 Jun 2021, 19:08 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / If you own a newer-than-2014 Volkswagen or Audi, you may want to get in touch with Volkswagen or Audi to find out if your data has been stolen
Volkswagen T7 Multivan Launches With ID.Buzz Looks, MQB-Enabled PHEV Powertrain
11 Jun 2021, 08:58 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / For the first time in recent history, a Volkswagen van launches with no diesel powertrain immediately available, which says a lot about the industry's dynamics
Volkswagen Puts €500 Million in Northvolt to Produce 60 GWh in Cells
11 Jun 2021, 08:34 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / The total investments in production expansion were $2.75 billion, of which Volkswagen’s collaboration represents $620 million.
Volkswagen Says the Chip Crisis Has Reached the Worst Point
11 Jun 2021, 05:08 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Volkswagen board member claims the company is now going through the toughest six weeks due to the lack of chips, with 100,000 cars said to be affected
Renault Under Fire as Authorities Probe Potentially Deceitful Diesel Emissions
10 Jun 2021, 16:32 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / After four years of gathering evidence, French prosecutors are charging Renault with essentially its own version of the Dieselgate scandal
2021 VW Arteon Big Sur is a Bespoke Concept Inspired by California’s Coastline
9 Jun 2021, 14:26 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / The new 2021 Volkswagen Arteon Big Sur Concept is the latest model to join VW’s 2021 Enthusiast Fleet as a one-of-a-kind car
2022 Volkswagen Taos Wants To Be a GTI, Rendering Makes Its Wish Come True
6 Jun 2021, 13:05 UTC · By: Cristian Gnaticov / While VW is getting ready to bring the 2022 Taos to U.S. showrooms, the internet had its way with the new compact crossover, turning it into a sporty GTI
Volkswagen Taking Over a Greek Island With Its EVs, Government Supports the Move
4 Jun 2021, 07:34 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / The Greek island of Astypalea has officially begun a five-year journey with Volkswagen to make the transition into an electrically driven society
Ford MEB-Based EU Market Crossover to Feature American-Inspired Design
3 Jun 2021, 18:14 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / We're still waiting for the first product of VW and Ford's platform-sharing program, and it looks like one of them might be an MEB-based Blue Oval crossover
Former VW CEO to Pay Roughly $12 Million in Damages Over Dieselgate Scandal
3 Jun 2021, 14:52 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / Volkswagen concluded that its ex-CEO, Martin Winterkorn, had breached his duty of care, although he denied being responsible for the diesel scandal
VW Lowers ID.3, ID.4 Heat Pump Price Over Poor Cold-Weather Efficiency
2 Jun 2021, 20:59 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Instead of €1,250, the optional heat pump in the ID.3 hatchback and ID.4 crossover now costs €990 in VW's home market of Germany
VW Golf R and Mercedes-AMG A 45 S Stage Super Hot Hatch Drift Competition
2 Jun 2021, 20:02 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / Two of the best hot hatches around (the Audi RS3 Sportback is the only other one with a shout) get together on track to see which is the best at sliding around
New VW Digital Cockpit Pro Spices Up the Already Hot Mk8 Golf GTI and Golf R
2 Jun 2021, 17:54 UTC · By: Alexandru Sincan / After the invention of the digital dashboard, it was no longer a question of "if," but "when" the driver will be allowed to choose his favorite gauges style
2004 VW Touareg vs WJ Jeep Grand Cherokee vs Steep Hill Has Clear Winner
2 Jun 2021, 13:55 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / Is the Volkswagen Touareg so brash as to think it can beat a Jeep off-road? With two locking diffs and a low range transfer case, why wouldn't it?
VW Taos Gets Ruggedness Boost With New Basecamp Accessory Package for $999
2 Jun 2021, 08:22 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / The VW Taos gained custom body cladding elements such as front and rear fender flares with integrated splash guards, lower door side plates, and more