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According to the company’s Chief Digital Officer, Reinhard Fischer, human drivers and autonomous vehicles will share the road in the future. “Our luxury buyers want status, and someone who spends $160,000 on an Audi R8 (610 hp/V-10 engine) wants to be able to drive it,” Fischer told journalists at the J.D. Power Automotive Marketing Roundtable. And although the R8’s fate is somewhat suspect, Fischer is sure that drivers will continue wanting to drive. That said, he still sees a market for AVs. “If you live in Los Angeles, then, of course, autonomous cars are fantastic,” he told Wards Auto . “But I think automakers will build non-autonomous and autonomous cars to meet different customer wants and needs.” This may seem like a given, but the future autonomous vehicles may depend on a world in which we aren’t allowed to drive ourselves. Without unpredictable humans on the road, making mistakes and failing to adhere to cold logic, the puzzle of AVs would be much simpler. Not to mention

Did you like this week’s Find Of The Day ? If you’re now on the lookout for your own power-packed Jetta, here’s one to consider. This 2003 Jetta has a number of upgrades and an asking price less than half of that FOTD. And it even has a full interior. Bonus! The Jetta is Volkswagen’s most popular model, so it should come as no surprise that owners like to pump tons of money into them. They might want a subtly modified car. Or something wild and outrageous. And then there are owners that want nothing more than to blast off from a standstill and hit unbelievable speeds. Appearance takes a backseat (pun: completely intended) to horsepower. And this Jetta follows that formula. The pièce de résistance on this 2003 sedan is the turbocharger. Lurking in the engine bay is an F23 Hybrid K04 FrankenTurbo . Bigger turbo = more power. The Jetta has a Unitronic tune. There’s a three-inch turbo-back exhaust system and “a muffler is present.” [ See image gallery at www.vwvortex.com ] The Jetta h

Filed under: SEMA Show , Volkswagen , Hatchback , Performance , Specialty With 536 horsepower, this widebody Golf R is ready for the track. Continue reading VW Golf R gets the touring car treatment by APR for SEMA VW Golf R gets the touring car treatment by APR for SEMA originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 31 Oct 2018 15:05:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/2zidK0L

Filed under: Earnings/Financials , Ford , Volkswagen Possible partnerships with Waymo and Ford. Continue reading VW earnings beat expectations; considers partnerships with Waymo, Ford VW earnings beat expectations; considers partnerships with Waymo, Ford originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 30 Oct 2018 08:07:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/2PCeJDn

Well, it’s late October which means that the leaves are turning, pumpkin spice rules the nation, and SEMA builds are being revealed. Volkswagen, not one to be left out, is revealing three Jettas made by top tuners: H&R Springs, Air Design USA, and friend of the site Jamie Orr. “Straight from the factory, the seventh-generation Jetta’s bold new design grabs people’s attention,” says Robert Gal, Senior Manager, Performance & Accessories, Volkswagen Sales & Marketing. “The fact that this group of top tuners and customizers chose it as a canvas for their offerings and creativity is further testament to its appeal.” The three Jettas show the variety of customizations that tuners can achieve and all came from the factory as a different trim. H&R worked on an R-Line, Air Design USA had an SEL, and Orr modified an S. All descriptions from the press release: H&R Special Springs Jetta R-Line Built to highlight the aftermarket suspension offerings from H&R Special Spr

Say the words “drop-top utility vehicle” and American minds desperately conjure up memories of Chevrolet, GMC, Ford, Dodge, and International Harvester models of the 1970s — anything to avoid visions of the defunct Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet and somehow still alive Range Rover Evoque Cabriolet. That latter model, it should be noted, is  not  for everyone. In the Volkswagen stable, one convertible still exists in the North American market — the Beetle Cabriolet — but that model  disappears after 2019 . The retractable hardtop Eos left the scene a couple of years ago, hot on the heels of the long-running Golf Cabriolet. In Europe, VW dealers stock exactly zero convertibles, but that will soon change. Right around the time Americans lose access to a drop-top VeeDub, Europeans will get a new one. And, naturally, it will be an SUV. As reported by  Autocar , Volkswagen used the launch of the T-Cross mini crossover to announce that another crossover model would shed two doors and a roof

This week’s Find Of The Day is not a rolling classic, or a well-maintained rare trim level, or even a low-mileage grandma-just-drove-it-to-church time capsule. Nope. This one is all about power. Pure balls-to-the-wall power. If you’re looking for something to tear up the drag strip, this 2003 Jetta (Jetta!?) could be just the car for you. When you think of powerful Volkswagens, the Jetta probably is not tops on your list. Maybe Golf Rs, or R32s, or V10 TDI Touaregs, but the Jetta !? Well, VWVortex member SickVR6A2 has taken a 2003 Jetta Wolfsburg Edition to the extreme.  He estimates the car is making between 350 and 370 horsepower. And he thinks it can make over 400 with more tuning. [ See image gallery at www.vwvortex.com ] Where does all this power come from? Take one look under the hood and you’ll see copious upgrades. The star here is the large Precision Turbo & Engine 3231E turbocharger. We won’t go into all the details (there’s just way too much on this car), but highlig

Newparts.com was founded by a team with a deep understanding of automotive diagnostics and repair.   From those early years, we learned that a car is just as important to its owner whether it’s a show car, a track car or a daily driver.   So we decided to build the site we always wished we had as a tech or DIY mechanic.   In one site you can find Genuine parts, top aftermarket brands and all major part types for import and domestic vehicles.   Why call a single dealership when you can call them all at once and get a better price!   It’s like having a super dealer in the palm of your hand.   In many cases, you can find Genuine parts on Newparts.com for less than you would pay for a house brand at a local auto parts store.  If you need it tomorrow then expedited shipping is available, but with over 50 locations Newparts.com has some of the fastest free ground shipping in the business.   Give us a call and we can ship a part to just about anywhere in the world.   No more wasting valua

Ford wants the V (W, that is) and it has admitted that it’s in talks to expand its alliance with the German automaker beyond commercial vehicles, reports  Automotive News. “We have a history with VW. We get along with them. And if you look at the strengths and weaknesses of each of us, we match up really, really well,” Bob Shanks, Ford’s CFO, told Automotive News . “In the world we’re in, where the future is so ill-defined because it’s yet to be created, companies are going to have to collaborate more together.” Ford just wants somebody to lean on. But they recognize that relationships have to be a two-way street. “We’re having a very broad set of discussions about how we can help each other around the world,” Shanks said. “Collaboration isn’t being limited in any way whatsoever, whether it’s different types of technology, product segments or geography.” And the strategy may work because Ford knows North America, but has been struggling in Europe and South America—where it has rep

The Volkswagen Group is exploring a partnership with Google’s mobility service, Waymo. The deal would be for Europe, reports Germany’s Manager Magazin . Herbert Diess, VW’s CEO, wants to spend 12 billion euros to buy a 10% stake in the company but lacks backing from the supervisory board, according to the report. VW’s suite of MEB-based electric vehicles will all come with the physical hardware necessary for autonomous driving, but won’t come from new with the software for it. The company will instead work on designing safe autonomous tech and install it as soon as it becomes legal. A partnership with Waymo, already a player in the autonomous realm, could accelerate VW’s plans to introduce autonomous capability and become a “mobility” company. The first MEB-based vehicle, currently known as the I.D. (though Nio has also been tipped as a potential name) is due out next year. [source: Automotive News ] The post VW in Talks to Partner Up with Waymo appeared first on VWVortex . f

The world needs to adopt North America’s penchant for high-riding SUVs if Volkswagen has any hope of building a clean, green, safe future for your kids. That’s basically the message coming from the automaker, which wants 50 percent of its global product mix to be made up of crossovers and SUVs by 2025. High-margin SUVs will bolster the brand’s business, the company says, helping bring in the cash needed to eventually take your internal combustion engine and steering wheel away. It’s a similar product/planning strategy underway at BMW, which recently launched the massive X7 to help expand its line of electric cars. Judging by a flurry of model trademarks (X8, X9), Bimmer’s got other large, multi-cylinder vehicles on the way. VW made its cargo-happy declaration at the overseas launch of the tiny T-Cross crossover, a Polo-based vehicle slotting below the T-Roc on the utility ladder. “SUVs are becoming increasingly popular with our customers throughout the world,” said Jürgen Stackma

You don’t necessarily need to make a lot of changes to your favorite car to turn it into the perfect daily driver, but don’t tell that to forum user Flieger — he’s been working on his Golf R for five years, and it’s come a long way. Let’s take a closer look at this fantastic Golf build, see what he’s done to it so far and discuss what he’s planning to do in the future to this stunning project car. The Car The base for this mind-blowing build is a 2012 Golf R, which Flieger started working on in March 2013. The primary goal was to be able to build the car he wanted while saving as much money as possible on the build. Being a member of the VWVortex forum worked out well for him, though, because he was able to buy many of the parts he needed gently used from other forum members. The Aesthetics Both the interior and exterior of Flieger’s Golf have been reworked to create the perfect look. On the exterior, the headlights were swapped out with Euro Black models, and the taillights were

The world of crossovers keeps getting smaller and Volkswagen wants in on the shrinking fun. To that end it has introduced its smallest crossover yet, the T-Cross. While we don’t expect that this will ever be offered for sale in America, it will be sold and build in Europe, China, and South America. And since the small crossover bug is crossing the Atlantic like the Spanish flu, it (and its big sister, the T-Roc) gives us a hint of what we can expect when VW eventually, inevitably offers a crossover that’s smaller than the Tiguan in the US. “The T-Cross is more than just a City-SUV – it has multiple facets (like me!),” said Cara Delevingne for some reason (my bet is money), “and I love how stylish it is!” [ See image gallery at www.vwvortex.com ] At 13 and a half feet long, the T-Cross is just a little bit longer than a Polo and taller, too, as you might expect. With seating for five, the back seats can slide backward and forwards by 14 cm (~5.5 inches), giving the trunk up to 455 li

Filed under: Volkswagen , Crossover , SUV It needs fat SUV profits to fund autonomous and EV development. Continue reading VW says half its sales by 2025 will be SUVs, and it plans 30 models VW says half its sales by 2025 will be SUVs, and it plans 30 models originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 25 Oct 2018 10:50:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/2D5rOyX

It may seem strange to call a car manufactured in 2015 a classic, but VW’s XL1 is just such a car. And that puts the hyper-aerodynamic, super-efficient car in the strange position of somehow both being a classic and futuristic at the same time. And it could be yours (if you’re reading this in the UK and have lots of money). Unless you have a Torchinskyesque obsession with doing more with less, the driveline numbers on this car won’t impress you. 800 cc engine, 48 diesel horsepower, 27 electric horsepower, 31 miles electric range. But the curb weight is also very small at just 795 kg (1,750 lbs). VW achieved this with some of the loftiest supercar tech. The body is made of carbon fiber (naturally), while the wheels are made of magnesium, and the brakes are ceramic. In fact, less than a quarter of this car is made of steel or iron. [ See image gallery at www.vwvortex.com ] The coefficient of drag, too, is impressively small. Volkswagen makes a big deal of how aerodynamic the new Jetta

What’s up with that tuned car in traffic beside me today? It’s got a racing seat, sounds like a big turbo, and it’s got some pretty serious aero bits. But the brakes are squealing like it hasn’t seen service in 30 years. The owner of that fancy fast car wouldn’t let their brakes get that bad, would they? Probably not. If that well-built car is causing you audio distress, there’s a good chance that the brakes aren’t worn out, they’re just the wrong choice for the street. Because they’re the right choice for the track. This is how high-performance brake pads work. If you start tracking your car, the first weak spot you’ll probably run into is the brakes. Well, other than the nut behind the wheel. If you’re using stock brakes, then a couple of rookie laps around most tracks will see smoke coming from inside the wheels, accompanied by that burning brake smell. A little bit of that and the pedal will start to get soft. The next thing you know, you press the pedal for whoa and nothing happe

It is an undeniable fact that fewer and fewer people are buying manuals, and part of that certainly has to do with buyers. But one of the annoying side effects (and I would argue snowball-effect-causing reasons) is that manuals are often only available on the lowest, least attractive trim level. But finally, the hero we needed has emerged. Volkswagen, the company that has at times tested our love has finally rewarded our affections and is offering the Golf Alltrack SEL with an honest-to-goodness, three-pedal, row-you-own-gears, six-speed manual! Minstrels, tune your lutes and break out the rhyming dictionaries: you’ve got some songs to write. To be fair, this isn’t exactly shocking, because the Golf Alltrack has long been a hero to manual lovers, because it previously offered the manual transmission on its mid-level, SE trim as well as the base S trim. But it’s still worthy of celebration, because the number of times I’ve heard someone say, “I would have gotten the manual but I cou

Looking for your own camper to travel the world in, #vanlife-style? This one might not get you to all the places you want to go like our recent Find Of The Day , but it will get you across the country. Take a look at our latest Ratty Rescue: a 2002 Volkswagen Eurovan Westfalia. Yes, we know this isn’t a coveted Syncro Westfalia. Heck, it’s not even a RWD Westie. And it’s not even a camper, but a mere Weekender. Sure this front-wheel-drive, standard suspension height Eurovan isn’t anything special. One might describe it as a blank canvas. And have you seen what Syncro campers are going for? It’s safe to say that unless the bubble bursts, the bulk of us will never be able to own a four-wheel-drive Westfalia. So if you’re looking for outdoor adventures on a budget, take a look at this 2002 Eurovan. The two most important features are the price and the pop-top. The seller, VWVortex member xinnar, is asking only $10,000. Again, if you’ve seen Westie prices, this is a decent deal. Not onl

The updated Audi R8 has made its official debut, bringing a raft of changes including a powerful new R8 Performance model. With this update, Audi has split the R8 range into two models: the standard 570 hp version and the 612 hp R8 Performance. The R8 Performance replaces the outgoing R8 V10 Plus, which formerly served as the more powerful R8 variant. It’s up 10 hp on the Plus and is also faster, boasting a top speed of 201 mph. The R8 Performance Spyder, meanwhile, will clock in at 200 mph. The Performance coupe will accelerate from 0-60 mph in 3.1s, while the Spyder can do the same dance in 3.2s. Updated styling attempts to enhance the R8’s desirability. The facelift includes a new, more aggressive front fascia, a larger rear diffuser, new side skirts and new LED headlights and taillights. New wheels and other options should be in store as well, with more information expected to be released at a later date. [ See image gallery at www.vwvortex.com ] Audi has rolled out the new R8

Flat new vehicle sales and an industry that’s far more interested in making crossover lovers’ dreams come true add up to a poor environment for a traditional new car buyer. We’ve already told you how high demand for a shrinking supply of off-lease sedans and hatchbacks has sent  used car prices through the roof  compared to just a few years ago. That erased a go-to option for many thrifty buyers. In the new car market, however, automakers’ need to boost profits in a stagnant market means incentive spending is dropping as fast as used car prices are rising. It’s not just sedans that saw a decline in discounts last month. Autodata figures for September, published by  Automotive News ,  shows automakers increasingly turning off the taps. Not surprisingly, the decreased incentive spending disproportionately impacts small, cheaper vehicles that can’t soak up the discount in their generous margins. Industry-wide, the average automaker incentive spend per vehicle in September was $3,791,

An interesting post from China’s AutoHome surfaced last week, purporting to show the Mk8 Golf sitting in a parking lot. The images show a roughly Golf shaped vehicle with some of the most useless camouflage ever fitted to a test vehicle. Seriously, it’s the Zorro mask of cammo: it covers everything except every distinguishing feature. Regardless, the images show a new front fascia and new headlights and taillights. To be fair, all of it is in keeping with VW design language and all of the renders we’ve seen so far. The inlets nearest the front corners, too, mirrors designs we’ve seen in things like the T-Roc. And the taillights, too, are remarkably like those we VW showed off last week, that we suggested might preview the Mk8’s . And yet, despite all that, the pictures just have an air of… falseness to them. Maybe it’s the giraffes in the background, or the way that the Golf’s wheels are in perfect focus while the A3’s are fuzzy in the aerial shot, or maybe it’s that these image

Well, it’s official, the R8 is growing a mustache. A new teaser image from Audi Sport reveals that the facelift R8’s new front fascia will, in fact, mirror the GT3 car’s new front end. With a new set of inlets at the front of the hood, a slightly reworked grille, and the possible omission of a line of light at the bottom of the DRLs, the new R8 looks sharper (and hirsute to boot). Previous spy images—and the positioning of camouflage—suggest that the rear bumper and side skirts will also be reworked for the facelift. Given the positioning of the new bodywork, it’s not inconceivable that the new R8 will slip through the air more efficiently. With the Huracan Performante, Lamborghini introduced a raft of changes to the cars’ shared V10. Optimizations at the intake and exhaust meant that the Lambo’s engine can churn out 630 hp. While we’re not suggesting that Audi will give the updated R8 that much power, it does give them ample opportunity to turn up the wick a little bit. The post

Filed under: Green , Volkswagen , Electric It's starting to roll out its plan for 4,800 chargers nationwide. Continue reading VW's Electrify America to install EV chargers along the Ohio Turnpike VW's Electrify America to install EV chargers along the Ohio Turnpike originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 23 Oct 2018 08:56:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/2D1CwXn

Filed under: Green , Volkswagen , Auctions , Coupe , Diesel , Hybrid , Lightweight It's estimated to provide over 250 mpg Continue reading Here's your chance to own a 261-mpg Volkswagen XL1 Here's your chance to own a 261-mpg Volkswagen XL1 originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 22 Oct 2018 17:10:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/2S7jZNH

Volkswagen tuner APR is bringing a great big Golf R to the SEMA show next week. Well, it’s not actually bigger. It’s great big in the power department. The 2.0L turbo-four in the hot hatch will be absolutely smoking. APR is promising 536 hp in what the company is calling the RLMS. There’s more than just power in the car. The RLMS is a touring car-style build. An APR Stage 3+ turbo system gives the go, but the car will also be wearing a DTM-style full wide-body kit, two-piece wheels, OMP racing harness, and a custom roll cage. The Toyo tires fitted under that kit will need to be wide to put all that power to the pavement. The company isn’t giving a whole lot more detail than that, but it sounds intriguing. A hot hatch that offers up more than 500 hp goes beyond just hot hatch. Maybe we’ll call this one a magma hatch? Who doesn’t like piping hot magma? What, is that an Austin Powers reference in 2018? It is, but that’s what you get when APR only teases something that sounds so massive.

The three-row Atlas was the midsize utility vehicle Volkswagen needed, but the model’s entry-level 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder is apparently the engine Volkswagen doesn’t want. For 2019, the Atlas seems some unusual rejigging occur at the bottom end of the trim ladder. Unless you’re totally stoked with the idea of having the least amount of power going to the fewest number of wheels, you’ll end up paying more. According to 2019 Atlas order guides seen by  CarsDirect , Volkswagen plants to drop the 235 hp 2.0T engine from all but one trim level — the base S model. Last year, SE and SEL buyers could get their hands on a four-banger. As it drops four-cylinder availability in favor of the brand’s 276 hp 3.6-liter V6, VW has also eliminated the front-drive Atlas S V6 model. This means getting into a six-cylinder requires an extra expenditure for all-wheel drive (it’s a $3,200 climb from the $31,890 MSRP of the four-cylinder S). If six cylinders is a necessity but AWD isn’t, you’

You’re probably looking at this week’s Find Of The Day with a bunch of questions. Let’s answer those right up front: 1. Yes, this is a Volkswagen. 2. Yes, this monster camper really is located in Siberia. 3. No, it can’t quite yet be legally imported into the United States; you’ll have to stash it somewhere for two years. 4. Yes, they want a lot of money for it. 5. Yes, it is really freaking cool. What exactly is this gargantuan camper? This is a 1995 Volkswagen LT 4×4. The LT is a heavy-duty truck from VW’s commercial division. There were many versions of LTs, and it’s difficult to pinpoint exactly which version this one is. According to Wikipedia , the LT was available with AWD from 1984 to 1989. Since this is a 1995 model it could mean this truck was converted later, or perhaps the online encyclopedia is wrong. But that couldn’t happen, could it? [ See image gallery at www.vwvortex.com ] The attention to detail on this all-terrain tiny house is impressive. The conversion pr

Filed under: Volkswagen , Car Buying , Crossover Why is a V6 with front-wheel drive more expensive than with AWD? Continue reading VW rearranges 2019 Atlas options with fewer trims and increased prices VW rearranges 2019 Atlas options with fewer trims and increased prices originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 21 Oct 2018 08:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/2yQRI5a

Is this the start of the latest Audi rivalry? We all know that BMW and Audi love a good fight, but now Alfa Romeo is taking a swing at Audi in its latest ad. The ad is supposed to be—well, an ad, but for a second-hand Audi. Dan is selling you his Audi because “it’s not an Alfa.” And honestly, it’s pretty funny. It’s hard to say if we’re supposed to sympathize with Dan or not, but either way he does a pretty solid impression of a loud business bro who closes deals in his car and presses his “car” button. Unfortunately, we can’t take solace in the fact that Audi is being specifically targeted for its superlative excellence, because Alfa USA has also taken some shots at BMW and Mercedes (which are also pretty funny). So maybe we can’t expect a retort from Audi, but we’re still hoping we’ll get one, because, frankly, the BMW feud hasn’t been much fun lately. The post Alfa Romeo Fires a Shot Across Audi’s Bow in New Attack Ad appeared first on VWVortex . from VWVortex https://if

It’s the 50th anniversary of the Lamborghini Espada, so the automaker has parked it in a crosswalk. It’s not just any crosswalk, though. Lamborghini has been taking the Espada on a tour of London. First stop, the Royal Automobile Club founded in 1987. NExt up, Abbey Road. Where the Beetles recorded some of their most memorable songs. And like the album cover of the band in the crosswalk, so parked the Espada. Lamborghini has been sending the Espada on a tour of Europe to celebrate the car’s 50th. That includes a tour of 20 classics last month organized by Lamborghini Polo Storico. That one covered 800 km of highways through Umbria, Tuscany, and Emilia-Romagna. [ See image gallery at www.vwvortex.com ] The Espada was never the most gorgeous Italian supercar shape, but it’s one that has had an enduring presence. The car was a four-seat GT, sold alongside the 2+2 400 GT and the much more historically recognized Miura. But then, it’s not hard to be overshadowed when the Miura is your si

Volkswagen is working hard to get people excited about its future and the latest attempt includes lighting technology that can be used to do more than just illuminate. But VW may have also given us a hint as to how the next generation of Golf taillights will look. Before we launch into this, let’s be clear that this was a post about new lights, so, of course, some of the lights will be unfamiliar. But putting our Sherlock hats back on, you have to admit that the above image looks an awful lot like the back of a Golf and that the taillights look like improved Golf tail lights. Next generation Golf tail lights, even. Earlier this week, the internet was awash in ( potentially fake) images of a Mk8 Golf in China , and every render of the vehicle has had similarly angular taillights. With a picture highlighting how the car could tell you when it was fully charged, this could be the next eGolf. Although, whether or not the eGolf will be carried over into the next generation now that the I

Just because a car is brand-new doesn’t mean it couldn’t use a bit of TLC to make it perfect, which is what forum user AllThingsGhetto had in mind for his wife’s new Tiguan when they purchased it earlier in the year. Let’s take a look at the build and how he made the “total utilitarian urban road warrior” an even better daily driver for his wife. The Car For a VW fan who is looking for a decent daily driver, this Tiguan hits all the bases . It has a ton of cargo space, rides fairly smoothly and has plenty of leg room for passengers in the first- and second-row seating. It doesn’t get the best gas mileage — coming in at 22 mpg for city driving and 27 for highway — but it’s far from the worst option on the market, which is why it was the perfect choice for AllThingsGhetto when he and his wife were searching for a new VW to replace her Mk6 Jetta. The Jetta is still in the family, though — it’s going to his teenage daughter, who is just reaching driving age and looking at getting her f

Filed under: Green , Plants/Manufacturing , Audi , Volkswagen , Skoda , Electric , Hybrid Audi switching Chinese partners to roll out EVs and hybrids. Continue reading VW and partner SAIC start building $2.5B Audi plant in China VW and partner SAIC start building $2.5B Audi plant in China originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 19 Oct 2018 08:35:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/2NJSyWJ