Volkswagen News

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  VW Golf Mk8.5 previewed at CES with physical steering-wheel buttons and new infotainment screen

  Volkswagen is "just weeks away" from unveiling the long-awaited 'Mk8.5' Golf hatchback, which promises high-profile usability improvements and a host of new technologies.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Jan. 9, 2024, 10:08 a.m.
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  Volkswagen integrates ChatGPT into its vehicles

  At CES 2024, Volkswagen will unveil the first vehicles with the artificial intelligence-based ChatGPT chatbot integrated into its IDA voice assistant.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Jan. 8, 2024, 7:13 p.m.
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  Siemens Adds 1,000 Volkswagen ID.4 to Its Fleet for Electrification Goals

  Siemens AG, a renowned industrial giant in Germany, is enhancing its fleet by adding up to 1,000 Volkswagen ID.4 electric vehicles. This initiative aligns with Siemens' goal of electrifying its fleet as part of its sustainability and electrification strategy.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Jan. 5, 2024, 10:55 a.m.
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  VW predicts no 'noticeable range loss' with solid-state batteries

  Solid-state battery from QuantumScape achieved more than 1,000 charging cycles with still more than 95 percent capacity. Depending on the model, an electric car could drive more than 500,000 kilometers without any noticeable loss of range.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Jan. 4, 2024, 1:45 p.m.
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  Volkswagen's Scout Brand to Unveil New Electric Vehicles Soon

  Volkswagen is advancing its plans to reintroduce the Scout brand. We might see the first Scout models earlier than anticipated.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Jan. 4, 2024, 11:19 a.m.
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  Volkswagen's Scout Brand Registers Numerous Names for Upcoming SUV and Truck Models

  Volkswagen's newly established Scout Motors brand, known for its electric truck and SUV projects, remains secretive about the names of these upcoming models. However, recent trademark filings offer clues to potential names, including various model variants and trim levels.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Dec. 29, 2023, 10:53 a.m.
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  VW design chief confirms ID. GTI coming in 2026

  Volkswagen's head of design, Andreas Mindt, has officially confirmed that a new all-electric GTI model will arrive in 2026. This follows the earlier unveiling of a high-performance model based on the upcoming ID. 2 electric compact car.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Dec. 25, 2023, 10:36 a.m.
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  Volkswagen reveals first look at Golf facelift with illuminated badge

  The 8th generation Volkswagen Golf is getting ready for a design update. There is no exact date for the presentation yet, but it is known that it will take place sometime in 2024.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Dec. 22, 2023, 1:56 p.m.
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  VW, Audi, Porsche to use NACS connectors in 2025

  VW, Audi, and Porsche have all committed to using the Tesla-developed NACS (North American Charging Standard) connector starting in 2025.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Dec. 20, 2023, 10:05 a.m.
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  VW teases 25,000 Euro ID.2 electric SUV coming in 2026

  VW has published the first teaser image of a small electric crossover. The digital rendering hints at puffy fenders, a spoiler and gills in the rear.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Dec. 15, 2023, 11:49 a.m.
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  VW and Renault may collaborate on EV cheaper than 20,000 euros

  The German manufacturer is considering working with a French rival to develop a low-cost electric vehicle. The new model should be even cheaper than the future ID.2.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Dec. 11, 2023, 1:38 p.m.
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  Volkswagen's new safety system warn about road users approaching the parked vehicle from behind

  The latest generation of the Volkswagen exit warning system helps to avoid dangerous situations when exiting the vehicle in inner-city traffic.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Dec. 8, 2023, 10:20 a.m.
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  VW ID. models now offer bidirectional charging with the "Vehicle to Home" function

  Volkswagen announced the launch of bidirectional charging for all new ID. models with the 77 kWh battery and from Software 3.5 or higher.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Dec. 7, 2023, 11:26 a.m.
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  Volkswagen California Spied Ahead Of Production Reveal

  A few months ago, Volkswagen's Commercial Vehicles division unveiled the California Concept camper van with the claim that it was nearly identical to the production version, and as promised, recently captured on prototype photo proves the point.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Dec. 5, 2023, 3:02 p.m.
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  Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles develops its own platform for electric vans

  Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles' own electric platform will convert all its vans to battery-electric drive from 2028. The first member of the new "Space" electric family will be the large Crafter van.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Dec. 4, 2023, 4:31 p.m.
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  Volkswagen and DHL to Pilot Electric Vehicle Fleet in South Africa

  Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles and DHL Express have initiated a six-month pilot test in South Africa, using four Volkswagen ID.Buzz Cargo vehicles for specialized last-mile delivery services.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Nov. 28, 2023, 10:06 p.m.
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  Time Capsule: Brand New 2012 VW Santana Sedans Found Abandoned in Chinese Warehouse

  Han Chung Classics, a Chinese aftermarket company, made a remarkable discovery. In a warehouse in an undisclosed location in China, they found five brand new 2012 Volkswagen Santana sedans, never registered for street use and with virtually no mileage.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Nov. 28, 2023, 12:19 p.m.
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  VW has to recall 24,000 ID.4 EV's because their sunshades are not good at fire resistance

  Volkswagen is initiating a recall for 23,883 of its 2023-2024 ID.4 electric crossovers in the U.S. due to concerns that their sunshades may not meet fire retardancy standards.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Nov. 17, 2023, 2:10 p.m.
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  Volkswagen electrifies Vatican fleet with 40 all-electric models from its ID. family

  Volkswagen is supporting the Vatican City State in its transition towards sustainable mobility. At the beginning of 2024, the company will deliver just under 40 fully electric models from its ID. family, ranging from the ID.3 to the ID.4 and ID.5.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Nov. 16, 2023, 7:07 p.m.
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  VW to launch sub-$35,000 EV in U.S. by 2027

  Volkswagen is set to introduce an affordable electric vehicle (EV) in the United States within the next three to four years. This EV will come with a base price below $35,000 and could potentially benefit from American tax incentives due to localized production.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Nov. 10, 2023, 1:45 p.m.