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Volkswagen Delays Ontario Battery Plant

The auto giant's North American EV plan faced another setback this week. The company also announced that the ID. Buzz would not return in 2027, as promised.

InsideEVs · Sep 26

Peter Thiel says Germany has a ‘fear of success’ problem—and it explains why entrepreneurs don’t scale like Elon Musk or Mark Zuckerberg

The billionaire cofounder of PayPal and Palantir warns that Germany’s entrepreneurs too often shy away from scaling companies into global giants.

Fortune · Sep 25

Think EVs are too expensive? These 12 could blow your mind, not your bank balance

New Nissan Pixo takes on Renault Twingo, VW ID. Up, Dacia Spring, Fiat 500 and more in a small-car scrap that’s great news for buyers

The Independent UK · Sep 25

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Volkswagen to recall 2.86 million VW, Audi models over potential steering problem

Volkswagen Group said it is recalling 2.86 million Volkswagen and Audi branded vehicles as a precautionary measure over a screw whose failure could cause a loss of steering

The Independent UK · Sep 25

Over 2.8 million Audi and Volkswagen vehicles face recall worldwide

The German carmakers are to recall the vehicles because of a potentially faulty screw connection on the steering gear.

Euronews · Sep 25

The Volkswagen ID.4 Just Got Up to $12,500 Cheaper in America

The current-generation ID.4 is on its last legs in the U.S., and Volkswagen is doing everything it can to clear dealer lots.

InsideEVs · Sep 25

The road ahead for Volkswagen's restructuring: Explained

Volkswagen is set to meet regarding restructuring plans and job cuts to address financial losses. The company aims to strengthen its position in the US market, focusing on profitable vehicle segments. Additionally, unions in Germany are negotiating to protect jobs amid planned layoffs and plant closures. By 2027, Volkswagen anticipates…

The Economic Times · Sep 25

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Volkswagen Bets You'll Pay Up For In-Car Gaming

VW is bringing 20 video game titles to some of its new cars beginning in 2027. Owners can pair their smartphones as game controllers.

InsideEVs · Sep 24

Volkswagen Delays The ID. Buzz's Return To The U.S. Again

Volkswagen delayed the electric van's return by another model year. Now it comes back as a 2028 model next year.

InsideEVs · Sep 24

JSW wants Volkswagen to bear $1.4 billion India tax bill in JV deal

In a push for collaboration, JSW Group is insisting that Volkswagen AG take on a significant tax liability that is still unresolved in India. While an initial agreement has been made, fundamental issues remain to be addressed prior to finalizing their partnership. Volkswagen is keen on tapping into India’s growing…

The Economic Times · Sep 24

The VW ID. Buzz Cargo Is Now Longer And Ready To Haul More

The electric work van just got bigger, more practical, and better suited to getting the job done.

Motor1 · Sep 24

You Can Play Tetris In Six Volkswagen Cars, But You Will Pay

AirConsole turns parked Volkswagen Atlas, Tiguan, Golf and ID.Buzz models into multiplayer game hubs, but ongoing access depends on paid In-Vehicle Premium service.

Motor1 · Sep 24

Bentley launches first fully electric car – with fake engine sounds to replace classic growl

Torcal SUV can travel up to 375 miles on a single charge and is part of a £350m investment in the VW-owned carmaker’s UK business

The Guardian - UK · Sep 23

Volkswagen Is Now Selling More EVs Than Gas Cars In Germany. That Changes The Plan

Demand for EVs is exploding in Germany, so Volkswagen needs to rethink how it builds cars in its home country.

InsideEVs · Sep 23

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The Times of India · Sep 23

Crowdsourced Sleuthing Finds Car: stranger uses Google Street View; ordinary tools find stolen Beetle

In 2013, Los Angeles resident Jason Torchinsky discovered that his cherished 1973 Volkswagen Beetle had been stolen. After an online appeal led to a photograph showing the stripped car, a stranger named Mike used clues in the background, including a distinctive house, hillside and parked vehicle, to search Google Maps…

The Canberra Times · Sep 23

Allegedly stolen car hit 'high speeds' before crash, court hears; three charged

The car flipped onto its roof in the highway crash.

Motor1 · Sep 23

Analyst Says Skoda Is The New Porsche Of VW Group, And The Data Backs It Up

While Porsche's operating return on sales plunged, Skoda's held up at a significantly higher level.

InsideEVs · Sep 22

PHEV Batteries Take A Beating If Used Right. But They Still Last

A plug-in hybrid's smaller battery pack cycles far more often than EV batteries, and that extra workload can add up. But they hold up better than you think.

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Clever Dude · Sep 22

208,724 Volkswagen and Audi SUVs Recalled Because Steering Bolt Can Break

Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 208,724 Volkswagen and Audi SUVs because a steering-system mounting bolt can corrode and break, potentially causing drivers to lose steering control.

The Times of India · Sep 22

67-year-old Idaho teacher retires, moves to Delaware to care for granddaughter as daycare costs soar

A 67-year-old retired schoolteacher from Idaho moved across the US to Delaware after her daughter became pregnant with her second child and faced high childcare costs. Mary Jo Galusha now spends about 30 hours each week caring for her granddaughter while her daughter and son-in-law work, highlighting how families are…

Motor1 · Sep 22

Volkswagen's EV Orders Are Beating Gas Cars In Germany, But That Creates A Problem

Some problems are good to have. This isn't one of them.

Euronews · Sep 22

'Made in Europe' battery rules could add €2,100 to electric car prices, report says

Europe's strategy for its struggling car industry protects established manufacturers at the expense of consumers and taxpayers rather than helping them compete, according to a new report.

The Independent UK · Sep 22

New electric Volkswagen ID. Polo wins its first award as EVs dominate German Car of the Year

BMW, Skoda, Renault, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Geely, Xpeng and Hyundai electric cars all win, with the Porsche 911 Turbo the only non-EV winner

Motor1 · Sep 22

Over 200,000 Volkswagen And Audi SUVs Recalled, Bolt Could Break

Recall covers specific Volkswagen Atlas, Tiguan, and Audi Q3 build ranges with a corroding steering rack bolt, plus a free dealer repair.

Barchart · Sep 21

‘Substantially Higher Than a Car’: XPeng’s CEO on What Each Robot Could Earn. First It Has to Survive a Brutal Price War.

XPeng wants to license its car tech to more automakers, but the timing reveals a stalling vehicle business increasingly propped up by high-margin tech deals.

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