Volkswagen

Rivian tech attracts other OEMs after VW joint venture

Rivian's Chief Software Officer (CSO) Wassym Bensaid recently revealed that other Original Equipment Managers (OEMs) have approached the company about…

Tesla outsold this luxury brand globally for the first time in 2024

Tesla's global vehicle sales overtook those of one luxury automaker for the first time last year, despite the company also…

Tesla to launch Supercharger access for VW owners later this year

Tesla's Supercharger network is now set to open to its latest non-Tesla electric vehicle (EV) brand, with Volkswagen now slated…

Volkswagen security vulnerability exposed location data of 800k EVs: report

Cariad, a subsidiary of Volkswagen Group responsible for software, reportedly left location data for 800,000 electric vehicles exposed due to…

Volkswagen negotiates with unions to secure its future

Volkswagen continues negotiating with German unions AG and IG Metall as the automaker tries to secure its future.  Volkswagen has…

How Rivian will help Volkswagen: Project Trinity (Op-Ed)

Note: This article will pick up from part one--How Rivian will help Volkswagen: Golf EV (Op-Ed). Rivian and Volkswagen’s $5.8…

How Rivian will help Volkswagen: Golf EV (Op-Ed)

Rivian’s technology will help Volkswagen with a string of old electric vehicle (EV) projects that have been developing for a…

Volkswagen to sell assembly plant linked to Uyghur labor in China

The Volkswagen-SAIC joint venture is reportedly selling its assembly plant in Xinjiang, China, which has been linked to Uyghur forced…

Volkswagen reevaluates ‘direct to customer’ approach

Volkswagen Group is reevaluating its direct-to-customer approach. The German automaker recently informed retail partners in select European markets that it…

Rivian and Volkswagen expand joint venture in hopes of surviving EV transition

Rivian and Volkswagen announced today that the two companies would expand their joint venture and up the total investment to…

Volkswagen launches ‘Drive Electric Sale’ in the UK

Volkswagen launched a “Drive Electric Sale” in the United Kingdom, rolling out deals for its ID.Family EVs.  Volkswagen’s “Drive Electric…

VW’s direct sales model for Scout Motors to be challenged by US dealers

Volkswagen’s Scout Motors is looking to enter the electric vehicle market using a sales strategy that has proven very effective…

Volkswagen’s Scout Motors teases new Truck & SUV

Volkswagen’s Scout Motors recently announced the unveiling of its electric pickup truck and SUV.  Scout Motors will hold an unveiling…

Volkswagen equips 2025 ID.Buzz with 3-year charging offer 

Volkswagen of America is offering a charging plan for its 2025 ID.Buzz in collaboration with Electrify America. Every 2025 ID.Buzz…

Volkswagen cuts its annual sales and delivery outlooks again

Volkswagen has cut its annual sales and delivery outlooks for the second time in less than three months, as the…

Volkswagen partners with Google to create AI assistant

Volkswagen and Google worked together to create a smartphone app with an AI assistant for VW drivers.  While on the…

Volkswagen initiates stop sale and production halt for ID.4 amid recall

Volkswagen has issued a stop sale for the ID.4 all-electric crossover amidst the company's efforts to address an issue with…

Tesla’s Elon Musk questions Volkswagen’s Rivian investment

Tesla CEO Elon Musk is questioning Volkswagen's Rivian investment, asking about the German company's financials after it committed to funneling…

XPeng planning to manufacture EVs in Europe

Xpeng plans to manufacture electric vehicles (EVs) in Europe, circumnavigating the European Commission's import taxes on China-made EVs.  Xpeng's Chief…

Volkswagen ID. Buzz pricing announced: starts at $59,995

Volkswagen has announced pricing for the ID. Buzz, the reborn version of its famous Van that was widely successful, especially…