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Volkswagen Can't Afford Its Upcoming Electric Golf Right Now

The automaker is pausing the development of the new ID. Golf EV, further delaying the model’s launch.

InsideEVs · Oct 30

The shock move set to make an already-brilliant Volvo even better

DRIVESMART: In the latest DriveSmart newsletter, Steve Fowler dissects why Klaus Zellmer’s sudden switch from Skoda to Volvo is one of the smartest leadership moves in the car industry right now

The Independent UK · Sep 21

Volkswagen’s Golf EV Gets Pushed Back To The End Of The Decade

The electric Golf was supposed to debut in 2028. Now, VW’s CEO said the company “doesn't need it” that quickly.

InsideEVs · May 14

Rivian Will Power Volkswagen’s Electric Golf, ‘Project Trinity’

Volkswagen's flagship EV, coined "Project Trinity," has been hyped up as the German brand's saving grace in a time when VW has gone from just a cool guy brand to one that is struggling to convince people to buy their vehicles. But, VW has also been kicking Trinity's can down the…

InsideEVs · Nov 28, 2024

Volkswagen Wants More PHEVs As EV Demand Reaches 'Plateau': CEO

The German carmaker currently sells exactly zero plug-in hybrids in the United States, but that may change as more stringent emissions regulation goes into effect.

InsideEVs · May 9, 2024

VW CEO Calls For Immediate Freeze On Spending, Says “All Is At Stake”

Thomas Schafer said during a recent internal meeting with the company’s managers that “the roof is on fire,” suggesting that “all is at stake” for the German carmaker.

InsideEVs · Jul 14, 2023

Volkswagen Beetle EV Revival Ruled Out By CEO: Retro Is “A Dead End”

Speaking about relying on nostalgia to revive certain models from the company’s past, Schafer said that it “would be a dead end.”

InsideEVs · Jun 27, 2023

Volkswagen Says The Beetle Is Not Coming Back

VW will keep some of its historic names but the Beetle isn't considered one that defines the brand.

Motor1 · Jun 26, 2023

VW Brand Boss: E-Fuels Are “Unnecessary Noise,” Combustion Will Be Over By 2035

Porsche is one of the biggest players in the development of e-fuels, but Volkswagen's boss seems to disagree.

InsideEVs · Apr 14, 2023

Volkswagen Rules Out Hydrogen Passenger Cars, Will Focus On EVs Instead

VW says hydrogen isn't competitive and instead will focus its efforts on becoming a bigger rival for Tesla on the EV front.

InsideEVs · Feb 1, 2023