Volkswagen News

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  Argo AI, a startup that raised more than $3 billion to develop autonomous vehicles, is shutting down

  Argo AI, an autonomous vehicle startup, is ceasing operations as its two primary backers, Ford Motor Corp. and Volkswagen AG, expressed that the company's technology is progressing slowly to commercialization.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 27, 2022, 12:54 p.m.
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  Volkswagen to change all-electric models naming strategy

  Volkswagen is focusing on finding better names for its models, especially the all-electric ID series vehicles.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 27, 2022, 11:54 a.m.
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  Volkswagen will bring back physical steering wheel buttons instead of touch controls

  CEO of Volkswagen Passenger Cars Thomas Schäfer has announced on LinkedIn that the German brand will be bringing back physical buttons to its steering wheels.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 25, 2022, 10:13 a.m.
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  Volkswagen is seeking a buyer for its Russian plant, which has been inactive since Russia invaded Ukraine

  Volkswagen is searching for investors to takeover their manufacturing company in Kaluga, southwest of Moscow. The plant became inactive after Russia invaded Ukraine and sanctions were placed by various European countries and the United States.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 21, 2022, 1:58 p.m.
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  Volkswagen and tech company Xanadu are working together to develop a new battery material with the help of quantum simulation

  Volkswagen Group and Canadian quantum technology company Xanadu have agreed to work together to improve quantum algorithms used to simulate battery materials. Volkswagen hopes that this will help to adopt quantum computers more quickly in order to develop lighter, safer, and more affordable batteries.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 19, 2022, 1:29 p.m.
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  VW Golf's standard equipment now includes the centre airbag for the front seats

  Volkswagen updated the safety of its popular hatchback by adding a center airbag. This allows it to pass the new, more stringent Euro NCAP safety test procedure.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 17, 2022, 2:40 p.m.
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  2023 Volkswagen Passat plug-in hybrid wagon spied

  Even though the sedan might be Rumored to be discontinued, Volkswagen's midsize car has been seen testing again as a wagon. The estate's electrified nature is clear on the driver's side, where the charging port is located on the front fender.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 11, 2022, 3:33 p.m.
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  2024 VW Golf facelift spied with large infotainment screen

  A 2024 Volkswagen Golf facelift has been spied in Europe, and it features a large infotainment screen. The updated Golf is expected to launch next year, so stay tuned for more details. In the meantime, check out some of the spy shots in this article.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 29, 2022, 10:21 a.m.
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  Ask Alexa anything you want about the Volkswagen ID.4 on your test drive

  Volkswagen introduces Amazon Alexa-powered interactive test drives of all-electric ID.4 SUV.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 26, 2022, 10:13 a.m.
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  Volkswagen recalls two Taos SUVs for stalling issue

  A new recall campaign is a continuation of an earlier, larger one.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 23, 2022, 4:08 p.m.
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  Volkswagen GEN.TRAVEL concept gives outlook for mobility of the coming decade

  As a research vehicle, the purpose of the Gen.Travel is to test the concept and new functionalities for customer response. Based on the study results, individual features may later be transferred to series vehicles.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 23, 2022, 2:21 p.m.
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  International Van of the Year Award 2023 winner named

  And the International Van of the Year Award 2023 goes to… the all-electric Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 22, 2022, 2:14 p.m.
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  Spy photographer looked into the 2024 VW Tiguan and saw a big tablet-style screen there

  Spy photographers have recently taken pictures of the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan testing on public roads. This is the first time they've seen the new infotainment setup inside the popular crossover.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 21, 2022, 12:22 p.m.
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  Volkswagen turns ID. Buzz into a fridge

  Volkswagen is showing off how flexible the ID. Buzz Cargo can be by presenting it as a modified vehicle.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 20, 2022, 2:54 p.m.
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  Volkswagen expects the chip shortage to continue into 2023

  The German carmaker is preparing for the "new normal" of supply chain disruptions.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 19, 2022, 4:40 p.m.
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  All-electric Volkswagen ID. Buzz fitted in an ambulance suit

  Volkswagen is getting ready for the IAA Transportation 2022 exhibition with a variety of practical commercial vehicles. The main model is an ID. Buzz has been given a life-saving function.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 19, 2022, 10:15 a.m.
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  The VW Arteon will be replaced by the ID. Aero in 2024

  Automotive News reports that the future of Volkswagen sedans is looking rather bleak.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 13, 2022, 1:25 p.m.
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  Volkswagen's 382 hp all-electric ID. Xtreme is an off-road beast

  The all-electric, all-wheel drive concept car is based on the ID.4 GTX and has 30% more power output.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 10, 2022, 11:29 a.m.
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  2024 Volkswagen Tiguan could be like this

  The artist's vision for the 2024 Tiguan was a mix of Golf and ID.4 cues, both blatantly noticeable on the prototype.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 9, 2022, 10:11 a.m.
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  Volkswagen decided to sell only electric cars in Norway

  Norwegians will say goodbye to models such as Golf, Passat and Tiguan before residents of other European countries.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Aug. 22, 2022, 12:55 p.m.