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70 years of VW in America: We go back in time to drive 6 of those cars

Filed under: Design/Style , Volkswagen , Automotive History , Classics Continue reading 70 years of VW in America: We go back in time to drive 6 of those cars 70 years of VW in America: We go back in time to drive 6 of those cars originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 29 Nov 2019 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/2Y0kjkH

Global Volkswagen e-Golf sales reach 100,000 before launch of ID.3

Filed under: Green , Plants/Manufacturing , Volkswagen , Hatchback , Electric Continue reading Global Volkswagen e-Golf sales reach 100,000 before launch of ID.3 Global Volkswagen e-Golf sales reach 100,000 before launch of ID.3 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 27 Nov 2019 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/2sl4E3r

2020 Volkswagen Passat Review & Buying Guide | New skin, same bones

Filed under: Volkswagen , Buying Guide , New Car Reviews , sedan Continue reading 2020 Volkswagen Passat Review & Buying Guide | New skin, same bones 2020 Volkswagen Passat Review & Buying Guide | New skin, same bones originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 27 Nov 2019 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/2LdUQiz

Eighth-generation VW GTI spied with minimal camo in winter testing

Filed under: Spy Photos , Volkswagen , Hatchback , Performance Continue reading Eighth-generation VW GTI spied with minimal camo in winter testing Eighth-generation VW GTI spied with minimal camo in winter testing originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 26 Nov 2019 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/2KVKN1m

Audi will slash 9,500 jobs to save $6.6 billion by 2029

Filed under: Green , Hirings/Firings/Layoffs , Plants/Manufacturing , Audi , Volkswagen , Electric , Luxury , Performance Audi on Tuesday announced a major restructuring scheme, slashing around 9,500 jobs until 2025 in an effort to adopt production to the e-mobility era and achieve billion-euro cost savings. "The resulting savings of around 6 billion euros will secure the strategic operating profit margin corridor of 9 to 11% and will be invested in projects of the future such as electrification and digitalisation," the company said in a statement. Audi said that the cost savings would be achieved by 2029. Continue reading Audi will slash 9,500 jobs to save $6.6 billion by 2029 Audi will slash 9,500 jobs to save $6.6 billion by 2029 originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 26 Nov 2019 08:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/37EWBPe

This gorgeous 1972 Volkswagen Bus hides an electrified surprise

Filed under: Auto News , Green , Green , Volkswagen , Minivan/Van , Electric , Classics Continue reading This gorgeous 1972 Volkswagen Bus hides an electrified surprise This gorgeous 1972 Volkswagen Bus hides an electrified surprise originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 25 Nov 2019 15:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/2rt4LJG

Volkswagen ID.4 electric crossover is the ID Crozz concept, evolved

Filed under: Green , Green , Spy Photos , Volkswagen , Crossover , Electric , Future Continue reading Volkswagen ID.4 electric crossover is the ID Crozz concept, evolved Volkswagen ID.4 electric crossover is the ID Crozz concept, evolved originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 25 Nov 2019 12:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/2KUoB7P

Volkswagen Viloran MPV is an 'executive-level living room' on wheels

Filed under: Volkswagen , Minivan/Van , Luxury Continue reading Volkswagen Viloran MPV is an 'executive-level living room' on wheels Volkswagen Viloran MPV is an 'executive-level living room' on wheels originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 24 Nov 2019 15:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/2pLjI9B

2019 L.A. Auto Show Show Editors’ Picks

Filed under: Green , LA Auto Show , Aston Martin , Audi , Ford , Toyota , Volkswagen , Crossover , Wagon , Concept Cars , Electric , Future , Luxury , Performance Here are the top new car reveals from the 2019 L.A. Auto Show. Find out which vehicle earns best-in-show honors. Continue reading 2019 L.A. Auto Show Show Editors’ Picks 2019 L.A. Auto Show Show Editors’ Picks originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 21 Nov 2019 16:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/37t0fvB

VW Atlas Cross Sport R soars into L.A. with 480 horsepower

Filed under: Design/Style , Motorsports , LA Auto Show , Volkswagen , Crossover , SUV , Concept Cars , Off-Road , Racing , Performance Continue reading VW Atlas Cross Sport R soars into L.A. with 480 horsepower VW Atlas Cross Sport R soars into L.A. with 480 horsepower originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 20 Nov 2019 17:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/2KE6inh

Volkswagen's ID Space Vizzion is a high-tech, apple-flavored wagon concept

Filed under: Auto News , Green , LA Auto Show , Volkswagen , Crossover , Electric Continue reading Volkswagen's ID Space Vizzion is a high-tech, apple-flavored wagon concept Volkswagen's ID Space Vizzion is a high-tech, apple-flavored wagon concept originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 20 Nov 2019 08:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/2O4F7UD

The Volkswagen ID.3 will be 40% cheaper to build than the e-Golf

Filed under: Green , Plants/Manufacturing , Volkswagen , Hatchback , Electric , sedan Volkswagen's new ID.3 electric vehicle will be 40% cheaper to build than the electric version of its Golf model, Chief Executive Herbert Diess told investors on Monday. The battery in the new ID.3 can be used to add structural rigidity to the body and the modular layout of the battery allows for advantages in packaging and economies of scale. "If you focus on an electric platform, all in all it accounts for a 40% reduction against the predecessor electric Golf," Diess said. Continue reading The Volkswagen ID.3 will be 40% cheaper to build than the e-Golf The Volkswagen ID.3 will be 40% cheaper to build than the e-Golf originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 18 Nov 2019 08:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/2NVcJnU

Volkswagen installs BMW executive as new Audi chief

Filed under: Green , Hirings/Firings/Layoffs , Audi , BMW , Volkswagen Volkswagen on Friday said former BMW executive Markus Duesmann, an expert in procurement and engine development, will take over as Volkswagen Group's board member responsible for research and development and as head of Audi. Duesmann, who will take up the position on April 1, 2020, replaces Audi Chief Executive Bram Schot, who will leave at the end of March 2020. "Markus Duesmann will do everything to unlock the huge potential of the Audi brand," Volkswagen Group Chief Ex Continue reading Volkswagen installs BMW executive as new Audi chief Volkswagen installs BMW executive as new Audi chief originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 15 Nov 2019 10:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/2CLpsTV

Volkswagen to invest $66 billion in e-mobility, digital tech by 2024

Filed under: Green , Green , Volkswagen , Technology , Electric , Hybrid Volkswagen will invest 60 billion euros ($66.12 billion) by 2024 to develop electric and hybrid cars as well as digital technologies, the multi-brand car and truckmaking group said on Friday. Volkswagen plans to build 75 variants of electric car and around 60 hybrid vehicle models, it said. Volkswagen plans to retool its plant in Emden, Germany to build an electric sports utility vehicle (SUV) from 2022 onwards, and a decision on where to locate a new factory will be taken by year- Continue reading Volkswagen to invest $66 billion in e-mobility, digital tech by 2024 Volkswagen to invest $66 billion in e-mobility, digital tech by 2024 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 15 Nov 2019 08:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/375Gjyy

eBay Finds: Winter beaters for under $3,000

Filed under: Lexus , Nissan , Pontiac , Saturn , Toyota , Volkswagen , Ownership , Budget Our editors wade through eBay to find the best, cheap cars that could be your winter beater this year. From a nearly-new Pontiac to a powerful VW wagon, we cover the gamut. Continue reading eBay Finds: Winter beaters for under $3,000 eBay Finds: Winter beaters for under $3,000 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 13 Nov 2019 13:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/2qco61z

Refreshed 2020 Volkswagen Passat costs less than its predecessor

Filed under: Auto News , Volkswagen , sedan Continue reading Refreshed 2020 Volkswagen Passat costs less than its predecessor Refreshed 2020 Volkswagen Passat costs less than its predecessor originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 11 Nov 2019 10:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/2KalLeq

DOJ subpoenas automakers who sided with California against Trump

Filed under: Government/Legal , Green , BMW , Ford , Honda , Volkswagen , Emissions , Fuel Efficiency The U.S. Justice Department has issued civil subpoenas to four major automakers, demanding that they disclose details on a deal struck with California in July to follow strict vehicle emissions standards, a source briefed on the matter said on Thursday. The Justice Department is carrying out an antitrust investigation into the voluntary agreement. It comes against a growing number of fights between the Republican White House and California on a number of fronts, including numerous environmenta Continue reading DOJ subpoenas automakers who sided with California against Trump DOJ subpoenas automakers who sided with California against Trump originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 8 Nov 2019 09:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/2CtGFAM

Volkswagen ID. Space Vizzion EV coming to LA Auto Show

Filed under: Volkswagen , Wagon , Concept Cars , Electric , Future Continue reading Volkswagen ID. Space Vizzion EV coming to LA Auto Show Volkswagen ID. Space Vizzion EV coming to LA Auto Show originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 7 Nov 2019 12:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/34FP0xv

VW brings lifted Atlas concepts and GLI to SEMA

Filed under: SEMA Show , Volkswagen , Crossover , SUV , Concept Cars , Off-Road , Performance , sedan Continue reading VW brings lifted Atlas concepts and GLI to SEMA VW brings lifted Atlas concepts and GLI to SEMA originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 4 Nov 2019 10:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/2oJOGhR

VW ID.4 electric SUV shown wearing wild striped disguise

Filed under: Green , Volkswagen , Crossover , SUV , Electric , Future Continue reading VW ID.4 electric SUV shown wearing wild striped disguise VW ID.4 electric SUV shown wearing wild striped disguise originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 1 Nov 2019 11:22:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/2JHTkUO