Volkswagen News

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  Volkswagen Introduces New APP550 Electric Drive Unit for ID Family of Electric Vehicles.

  The new APP550 electric drive unit, designed specifically for the Volkswagen ID family of electric vehicles, has an output of 210 kW (286 PS) with a maximum torque of around 550 Nm, depending on the vehicle's gear ratio.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  April 13, 2023, 11:43 a.m.
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  ABT's Roof Solar Modules Boost ID. Buzz Electric Van's Range by 1,865 Miles Per Year

  German tuning specialist ABT has developed roof solar modules for the long-wheelbase version of the ID. Buzz electric van that can provide up to 600 watts of peak power and an extra 1,865 miles of range per year without needing a grid connection.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  April 7, 2023, 10:53 a.m.
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  Volkswagen Celebrates 50 Years of Passat at Techno Classica Car Show in Essen

  After a three-year break, Volkswagen will make its return to the Techno Classica this year. The world’s largest classic car fair will be an opportunity for Volkswagen Classic to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Passat using the slogan “Immer wieder neu” (“Always reinventing itself”).

  Evgenii Ushakov

  April 5, 2023, 11:38 a.m.
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  Volkswagen to cease launching new ICE cars, major upgrades planned for existing models

  Volkswagen CEO Thomas Sch?fer reveals in an interview with the German publication Automobilwoche, that the German carmaker will no longer launch new cars with internal combustion engines after 2025, focusing instead on major upgrades for existing models such as the Passat and Tiguan.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  April 3, 2023, 10:53 a.m.
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  Next Generation Volkswagen Tiguan Finishes Winter Testing

  The next-generation Volkswagen Tiguan has been spotted finishing winter testing while still wearing deceptive stickers to conceal its freshened appearance.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  March 27, 2023, 1:52 p.m.
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  Volkswagen unveils plans for new Multivan California Camper in 2023

  Volkswagen's commercial division has announced that the Multivan T7 will receive a new California Camper version later this year, which will include digital services for the Cali Community, as well as new services to complement the vehicle purchase.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  March 24, 2023, 12:59 p.m.
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  Volkswagen Passat Sedan Officially Discontinued in Europe, Next Generation to be Wagon-Only

  The midsize car will also no longer be produced in Emden, Germany, as production is moving to Bratislava, Slovakia.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  March 23, 2023, 10:24 a.m.
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  VW Design Boss Andreas Mindt Claims Smaller Cars More Difficult to Design Than Hypercars

  Andreas Mindt, former head of design at Bentley and current design head at Volkswagen Group, has said that smaller cars, like the Volkswagen ID.2all, are more difficult to design than hypercars such as the Continental GT-based Bentley Batur.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  March 21, 2023, 11:56 a.m.
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  Volkswagen Unveils Plans for Revolutionary Affordable Electric Car - The ID.1

  Volkswagen recently introduced a new electric hatchback called the ID.2all. Along with this, they made an announcement that they will also create a smaller EV that will be priced at less than 20,000 euros, which is around 21,220 US dollars based on current rates.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  March 16, 2023, 11:20 a.m.
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  Volkswagen ID. 2all Concept: 226 hp, up to 450 km on a single charge and all of this with starting price less than 25,000 euros

  Volkswagen has unveiled the ID. 2all concept, an all-electric hatchback that will cost less than ?25,000. The car is part of the company's ambitious plan to launch ten new electric models by 2026, with the aim of achieving an electric car share of 80% in Europe.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  March 15, 2023, 11:51 p.m.
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  Volkswagen Selects Canada for First North American EV Battery Plant

  Volkswagen Group has announced its decision to establish its first overseas gigafactory for cell manufacturing in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada. This new plant, run by battery company PowerCo, will produce sustainable unified cells and equip the Group brand's BEVs in the region with cutting-edge battery cells.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  March 14, 2023, 11 a.m.
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  Volkswagen of America Starts Offering Free Emergency Services After Incident With a Child In a Stolen Vehicle

  Volkswagen of America has announced that it will be offering its Car-Net Safe & Secure connected vehicle emergency services for free, for five years to most 2020 and newer Volkswagen models, effective June 1, 2023.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  March 8, 2023, 10:08 a.m.
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  Porsche Showcases Renndienst-inspired Volkswagen ID. Buzz EV at Dutch Dealerships

  Porsche is bringing back its legacy of using Volkswagen vans by showcasing the retro-themed ID. Buzz EV at eight dealerships in The Netherlands. The EV bears the Renndienst (Race Service) branding, echoing its predecessors, the Transporter vans used by Porsche to transport some of its most important race cars from the 1950s until the 1970s.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  March 2, 2023, 2:16 p.m.
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  Volkswagen to Host New "GTI Coming Home" Event in Wolfsburg After Historic Worthersee GTI Festival is Canceled

  Volkswagen has announced that it will host a new event in Wolfsburg, Germany, after the annual Volkswagen GTI-Treffen at Lake Worthersee was canceled. From 2024, the "GTI Coming Home" event will take place near Volkswagen's production plant and will feature a new format.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  March 1, 2023, 2:05 p.m.
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  Volkswagen Unveils Upgraded 2024 ID.3 Facelift with Minor Changes

  Volkswagen has introduced the facelifted version of its ID.3 electric vehicle (EV), which it claims features a comprehensive upgrade, including new software with advanced convenience and assist systems. The 2024 model looks similar to its predecessor on the outside and inside, but the German automaker describes it as a second-generation vehicle.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  March 1, 2023, 10:33 a.m.
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  Volkswagen Uses Recycled and Eco-Friendly Materials to Make Electric Cars More Sustainable

  Volkswagen has announced that it will be making its all-electric ID. family even more sustainable by using recycled and eco-friendly materials for the interiors. The company aims to improve the eco-balance of its vehicles and reduce carbon emissions.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Feb. 24, 2023, 11:29 a.m.
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  Volkswagen's Long Wheelbase ID. Buzz Ready to Launch in the US Market

  The much-awaited long wheelbase version of Volkswagen's electric van, ID. Buzz, is almost ready to launch in the US market. The new model will be significantly shorter than gas-powered minivans but will provide more space inside, especially in the third row.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Feb. 22, 2023, 1:42 p.m.
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  Volkswagen will train 22,000 production employees for e-mobility by 2025

  Wolfsburg plant, europe’s largest car manufacturing complex, has launched a retraining campaign to train and develop its production employees in e-mobility. The company aims to train 22,000 employees by 2025, as it converts its German plants to the production of electric vehicles.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Feb. 22, 2023, 12:39 p.m.
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  Volkswagen Group Develops Complete Drive System for Electric Cars

  Volkswagen Group Technology is set to become one of the only car manufacturers worldwide that can offer a holistically optimised complete system for electric vehicles. The announcement came at Tech Day 2023 where the company provided an outlook of upcoming electric car innovations in the areas of batteries, charging, and electronic components.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Feb. 20, 2023, 6:50 p.m.
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  Volkswagen Raises Prices for Several Combustion-Engined Models in Germany

  Volkswagen has announced that it will raise the prices of several combustion-engined models in Germany due to significant cost increases in the procurement of raw materials, energy, and equipment.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Feb. 20, 2023, 2:31 p.m.