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VW’s renaming frenzy picks up pace – here’s what the ID.4 will be called

An all-electric version of of the VW Tiguan SUV will likely replace the ID.4 next year, while the ID.Polo, ID.Cross and revised ID.3 will all arrive in 2026

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A Tesla Executive Just Gave A Brutal Assessment Of Full Self-Driving

A Tesla Executive Just Gave A Brutal Assessment Of Full Self-Driving

Today on Critical Materials: Tesla admits it's a

Volkswagen CEO: We Will Never Build a Scirocco SUV

Volkswagen CEO: We Will Never Build a Scirocco SUV

Remember when you heard that Mitsubishi was bringing back the Eclipse? Remember feeling absolutely gutted when it was revealed as a terrifically average, uninspiring SUV instead of a fun sports car? Volkswagen doesn't want people to feel that way about its cars. Or at least, the cars with exciting legacies,…

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Volkswagen Taps Rivian Partnership For Upcoming Flagship EV 'Project Trinity'

Volkswagen will leverage its partnership with Rivian to power its upcoming flagship electric vehicle, codenamed "Project Trinity."

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…

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.

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.

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

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.”

Volkswagen Says The Beetle Is Not Coming Back

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.

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.

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

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.

Volkswagen Rules Out Launching Hydrogen Passenger Cars This Decade

Volkswagen Rules Out Launching Hydrogen Passenger Cars This Decade

Hydrogen isn't competitive, VW CEO says.

VW Boss Wants Autonomous Cars To Be Mainstream By 2030

VW Boss Wants Autonomous Cars To Be Mainstream By 2030

The company's commercial division will lead its self-driving program.

Volkswagen Still Committed To Electric Sports Car, But Not A Roadster

Volkswagen Still Committed To Electric Sports Car, But Not A Roadster

Think more along the lines of an all-electric GTI or Golf R hatchback.

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VW Execs Rule Out New Truck For America

Sorry, no VW truck for you, America.

Skoda Announces New CEO, In Charge From July 2022

Klaus Zellmer will replace Thomas Schafer at the helm of the brand.

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