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Volkswagen system lets you charge an EV in any parking garage

Filed under: Green , Volkswagen , Technology , Gadgets , Electric Continue reading Volkswagen system lets you charge an EV in any parking garage Volkswagen system lets you charge an EV in any parking garage originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 28 Dec 2020 15:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/3nVwxXR

Volkswagen celebrates the 75th anniversary of Beetle production

Filed under: Volkswagen , Automotive History , Classics , sedan Continue reading Volkswagen celebrates the 75th anniversary of Beetle production Volkswagen celebrates the 75th anniversary of Beetle production originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 27 Dec 2020 09:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/3aI68sM

Volkswagen e-Golf production officially ends at Transparent Factory in Dresden

Filed under: Green , Volkswagen , Hatchback , Electric Continue reading Volkswagen e-Golf production officially ends at Transparent Factory in Dresden Volkswagen e-Golf production officially ends at Transparent Factory in Dresden originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 23 Dec 2020 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/3hffBci

U.S. opens probe into whether VW vehicles infringe Jaguar Land Rover patents

Filed under: Auto News , Government/Legal , Land Rover , Volkswagen , Technology , SUV Continue reading U.S. opens probe into whether VW vehicles infringe Jaguar Land Rover patents U.S. opens probe into whether VW vehicles infringe Jaguar Land Rover patents originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 22 Dec 2020 08:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/3recGFg

Junkyard Gem: 1987 Volkswagen Quantum GL5 Syncro Wagon

Filed under: Etc. , Audi , Volkswagen , Automotive History , Wagon Continue reading Junkyard Gem: 1987 Volkswagen Quantum GL5 Syncro Wagon Junkyard Gem: 1987 Volkswagen Quantum GL5 Syncro Wagon originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 20 Dec 2020 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/3hh8tfH

Volkswagen adjusting production amid semiconductor shortage

Filed under: Plants/Manufacturing , Volkswagen Continue reading Volkswagen adjusting production amid semiconductor shortage Volkswagen adjusting production amid semiconductor shortage originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 20 Dec 2020 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/3auD084

2021 Mazda3 Turbo vs. VW GTI | How the hot(ish) hatches compare

Filed under: Reviews , Comparison , Mazda , Volkswagen , Hatchback , Performance Continue reading 2021 Mazda3 Turbo vs. VW GTI | How the hot(ish) hatches compare 2021 Mazda3 Turbo vs. VW GTI | How the hot(ish) hatches compare originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 18 Dec 2020 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/34nBssK

Volkswagen decides to keep Lamborghini and Ducati, transfers Bentley to Audi

Filed under: Green , Audi , Bentley , Lamborghini , Volkswagen , Motorcycle , Electric , Luxury , Performance Continue reading Volkswagen decides to keep Lamborghini and Ducati, transfers Bentley to Audi Volkswagen decides to keep Lamborghini and Ducati, transfers Bentley to Audi originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 15 Dec 2020 10:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/3ac4KhE

VW confirms cheaper ID models, issues securing Buggy partners

Filed under: Auto News , Green , Plants/Manufacturing , Rumormill , Volkswagen , Green Automakers , Crossover , SUV , Electric , Future , Off-Road Continue reading VW confirms cheaper ID models, issues securing Buggy partners VW confirms cheaper ID models, issues securing Buggy partners originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 14 Dec 2020 11:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/2JTAJZv

Volkswagen ends over five decades of racing to focus on electric cars

Filed under: Motorsports , Volkswagen , Racing Continue reading Volkswagen ends over five decades of racing to focus on electric cars Volkswagen ends over five decades of racing to focus on electric cars originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 2 Dec 2020 09:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/3ohpHeU

The complexity of new cars will lead to consolidation, says VW's Hitzinger

Filed under: Green , Volkswagen , Technology , Autonomous , Electric The auto industry faces a new wave of consolidation as cars become electric, connected and add highly automated driving functions, Alexander Hitzinger, head of Volkswagen's Project Artemis said on Wednesday. Project Artemis is VW's attempt to do just that. "Cars are so complex that the traditional concept where you outsource to tier one manufacturers does not work any more," Hitzinger explained in a Webcast. Continue reading The complexity of new cars will lead to consolidation, says VW's Hitzinger The complexity of new cars will lead to consolidation, says VW's Hitzinger originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 2 Dec 2020 08:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/3qkra5X

VW bets on Porsche 919 engineer's Landjet to help overtake Tesla

Filed under: Green , Volkswagen , Electric Alexander Hitzinger, a 49-year-old engineer who defected to Apple after helping to develop Porsche's winning 919 racecar, has been lured back to Volkswagen Group for perhaps his biggest challenge yet - building an electric car to take on Tesla. While Volkswagen, the world's largest automaker, has been rolling out electric vehicles from the ID.3 compact to the high end Porsche Taycan, analysts say it needs a more comprehensive system that integrates electric power with new self-driving and infot Continue reading VW bets on Porsche 919 engineer's Landjet to help overtake Tesla VW bets on Porsche 919 engineer's Landjet to help overtake Tesla originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 1 Dec 2020 10:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/3fWb8KR

VW faces leadership crisis as CEO demands a vote of confidence

Filed under: Auto News , Earnings/Financials , Plants/Manufacturing , UAW/Unions , Volkswagen Volkswagen, the world's largest vehicle maker by sales, risked a leadership crisis on Tuesday after Chief Executive Herbert Diess forced a vote of confidence in his reform efforts by asking for an early contract extension. The multi-brand car and truck maker is convening its Executive Committee to discuss Diess's demand for the contract extension, long before his current term comes to an end in 2023, three sources told Reuters on Monday. Volkswagen Chairman Hans Dieter Poetsch is seeking to av Continue reading VW faces leadership crisis as CEO demands a vote of confidence VW faces leadership crisis as CEO demands a vote of confidence originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 1 Dec 2020 08:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/3qg7EHZ

Volkswagen plans a lower-cost electric car the size of a Polo

Filed under: Green , Volkswagen , Electric Volkswagen is bringing forward the development of a small electric car for the mass market in anticipation of tougher climate regulations, according to plans seen by Reuters, as it seeks to boost sales in a new green era. Under the project dubbed "Small BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle)", engineers are racing to develop a purely-battery powered car around the size of a Polo which will be available for between 20,000 and 25,000 euros ($24,000-30,000). This would make it cheaper than Volkswagen's I Continue reading Volkswagen plans a lower-cost electric car the size of a Polo Volkswagen plans a lower-cost electric car the size of a Polo originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 28 Nov 2020 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/2KQ1sWT

Volkswagen ID.4 official EPA range is 250 miles

Filed under: Auto News , Green , Green , Volkswagen , Crossover , Electric Continue reading Volkswagen ID.4 official EPA range is 250 miles Volkswagen ID.4 official EPA range is 250 miles originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 25 Nov 2020 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/3q2dwVa

Vilner builds a one-off Volkswagen Up! GTI that ditches the low-profile look

Filed under: Aftermarket , Volkswagen , Hatchback , Performance Continue reading Vilner builds a one-off Volkswagen Up! GTI that ditches the low-profile look Vilner builds a one-off Volkswagen Up! GTI that ditches the low-profile look originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 23 Nov 2020 15:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/3pWBDo0

VW Passat nearing the end of the road in the U.S.

Filed under: Auto News , Volkswagen , sedan Continue reading VW Passat nearing the end of the road in the U.S. VW Passat nearing the end of the road in the U.S. originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 23 Nov 2020 10:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/2HsE5Bj

VW Passat nearing the end of the road in the U.S.

Filed under: Auto News , Volkswagen , sedan Continue reading VW Passat nearing the end of the road in the U.S. VW Passat nearing the end of the road in the U.S. originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 23 Nov 2020 10:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/2HsE5Bj

Jaguar Land Rover seeks to block U.S. imports of Porsche, Audi, Lamborghini, VW SUVs

Filed under: Government/Legal , Audi , Jaguar , Lamborghini , Land Rover , Porsche , Volkswagen , SUV , Off-Road Continue reading Jaguar Land Rover seeks to block U.S. imports of Porsche, Audi, Lamborghini, VW SUVs Jaguar Land Rover seeks to block U.S. imports of Porsche, Audi, Lamborghini, VW SUVs originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 20 Nov 2020 09:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/334TP55

Volkswagen ID. Space Vizzion is go for liftoff

Filed under: Green , Volkswagen , Wagon , Electric Continue reading Volkswagen ID. Space Vizzion is go for liftoff Volkswagen ID. Space Vizzion is go for liftoff originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 17 Nov 2020 17:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/3nx4IEt

VW to invest $86 billion in electric cars, hybrids, digital tech in next 5 years

Filed under: Earnings/Financials , Green , Volkswagen Volkswagen plans to invest 73 billion euros (65.4 billion pounds) in e-mobility, hybrid technology and digitalization within the next five years to adapt to changes in the industry, it said on Friday. "The transformation of the company and its brands as well as the strategic focus on the core mobility areas will be consistently implemented," supervisory board chief Hans Dieter Poetsch said. Around 35 billion euros of the money will be invested in e-mobility, and 11 billion euros ha Continue reading VW to invest $86 billion in electric cars, hybrids, digital tech in next 5 years VW to invest $86 billion in electric cars, hybrids, digital tech in next 5 years originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 13 Nov 2020 08:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/2IAMv9S

Meyers Manx company sold to new owners for the first time, and the future looks bright

Filed under: Aftermarket , Volkswagen , Convertible , Off-Road , Classics Continue reading Meyers Manx company sold to new owners for the first time, and the future looks bright Meyers Manx company sold to new owners for the first time, and the future looks bright originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 10 Nov 2020 09:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/32xc6b4

2022 Volkswagen Golf R breaks cover with 315 horsepower and torque vectoring

Filed under: Volkswagen , Hatchback , Performance Continue reading 2022 Volkswagen Golf R breaks cover with 315 horsepower and torque vectoring 2022 Volkswagen Golf R breaks cover with 315 horsepower and torque vectoring originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 3 Nov 2020 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/3eoc5L7

VW releases Golf R teaser showing rear hatch days before full reveal

Filed under: Volkswagen , Hatchback , Performance Continue reading VW releases Golf R teaser showing rear hatch days before full reveal VW releases Golf R teaser showing rear hatch days before full reveal originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 30 Oct 2020 10:30:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/3mzYXWf

2021 Volkswagen Atlas Review | Think big

Filed under: Reviews , Volkswagen , Buying Guide , Crossover Continue reading 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Review | Think big 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Review | Think big originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 30 Oct 2020 09:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/3kMBnoI

Volkswagen posts quarterly profit despite drop in sales

Filed under: Earnings/Financials , Audi , Bentley , Bugatti , Lamborghini , Porsche , Volkswagen "The coronavirus remains a central problem," Volkswagen Chief Financial Officer Frank Witter said in a conference call with reporters. Witter said the takeover of U.S. truck maker Navistar International Corp by Volkswagen's trucking unit Traton SE was an important acquisition, but the "current economic climate will not make this easy." Volkswagen reiterated it expects to post a profit for the full year, saying its business "recovered noticeably" in the third quarter as sales Continue reading Volkswagen posts quarterly profit despite drop in sales Volkswagen posts quarterly profit despite drop in sales originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 29 Oct 2020 09:45:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/34GbdOZ

VW recalls 218,000 Jettas to fix fuel leaks that could cause fires

Filed under: Recalls , Volkswagen , Safety Volkswagen is recalling more than 218,000 Jetta sedans in the U.S. to fix a fuel leak problem that can cause fires. Volkswagen says in documents posted Wednesday by U.S. safety regulators that bolts holding some high-pressure tubing can come loose over time, allowing fuel to leak and increasing the risk of a fire. Documents posted by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration don't say if there have been any fires, but they mention an unspecified number of claims. Continue reading VW recalls 218,000 Jettas to fix fuel leaks that could cause fires VW recalls 218,000 Jettas to fix fuel leaks that could cause fires originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 29 Oct 2020 09:15:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/3oFsfVp

VW may make Bentley a subsidiary of Audi

Filed under: Audi , Bentley , Volkswagen Volkswagen plans to make British luxury carmaker Bentley a subsidiary of its Audi division as it seeks economies of scale among its top-end brands, German trade publication Automobilwoche reported. Bentley, for now overseen by the head of VW's Porsche business, Oliver Blume, will from next year be part of Audi, where VW group Chief Executive Herbert Diess believes it has more potential, Automobilwoche cited company sources as saying. Continue reading VW may make Bentley a subsidiary of Audi VW may make Bentley a subsidiary of Audi originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 25 Oct 2020 16:55:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/3mgXQug

Here are 12 electric pickups in the works

Filed under: Green , Chevrolet , Fisker , Ford , GM , GMC , Hummer , Misc. Automakers , RAM , Tesla , Volkswagen , Truck , Electric , Future , Rivian Continue reading Here are 12 electric pickups in the works Here are 12 electric pickups in the works originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 21 Oct 2020 12:15:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/34hKbgw

VW gauges interest in Ducati from potential buyers

Filed under: Earnings/Financials , Volkswagen , Motorcycle Volkswagen Group is hosting preliminary talks with potential bidders for its Ducati brand to gauge potential interest in the motorcycle maker ahead of a November planning round, three people familiar with the matter told Reuters. During the five-year planning round, VW will review the future of its Ducati brand as well as of its super sports car brands Lamborghini and Bugatti, they said. Volkswagen is analyzing the future of Lamborghini, Bugatti and Ducati as part of broader quest Continue reading VW gauges interest in Ducati from potential buyers VW gauges interest in Ducati from potential buyers originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 20 Oct 2020 17:31:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/3m3YDPh

2021 Volkswagen Arteon gets a higher base price, cheaper top trim

Filed under: Volkswagen , Hatchback , sedan Continue reading 2021 Volkswagen Arteon gets a higher base price, cheaper top trim 2021 Volkswagen Arteon gets a higher base price, cheaper top trim originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 20 Oct 2020 13:51:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/2Hp74FD

Junkyard Gem: 1969 Volkswagen Beetle Sedan

Filed under: Etc. , Volkswagen , Automotive History , sedan Continue reading Junkyard Gem: 1969 Volkswagen Beetle Sedan Junkyard Gem: 1969 Volkswagen Beetle Sedan originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 19 Oct 2020 13:55:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/34avbAT

VW raises Navistar bid to $44.50 per share to clinch trucks deal

Filed under: Earnings/Financials , Volkswagen , Commercial Vehicles A successful merger would combine the MAN, Scania and Volkswagen trucks brands with Navistar to create a global manufacturer, at a time when the industry is seeking ways to share the costs of developing low emissions technology. At $44.50 per share, Traton would pay about $3.7 billion for the shares in Navistar it doesn't already own, valuing the U.S. business as a whole at around $4.4 billion. "Traton SE and the U.S.-American truck manufacturer Navistar International Corporation, in which Tra Continue reading VW raises Navistar bid to $44.50 per share to clinch trucks deal VW raises Navistar bid to $44.50 per share to clinch trucks deal originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 17 Oct 2020 15:42:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/3lVOTqb

Selling flowers out of her VW Beetle helps Rio woman survive COVID-19

Filed under: Etc. , Weird Car News , Volkswagen , Classics You can't miss the green 1969 Volkswagen Beetle parked at the corner, orchids and ferns crowding its open bonnet, sunflowers sticking out of windows, potted plants on the roof. Turning her car into a flower shop was Valcineia Machado's survival plan after her business collapsed in the COVID-19 pandemic, and she is has become a hit in Rio's Copacabana beach district. At 51, she has reinvented herself, moving from real estate to selling roses and other flower on a busy corner. Continue reading Selling flowers out of her VW Beetle helps Rio woman survive COVID-19 Selling flowers out of her VW Beetle helps Rio woman survive COVID-19 originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 11 Oct 2020 12:30:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/34LoRz9

Goodbye, Shelby GT350; hello, new Honda Ridgeline and Subaru BRZ | Autoblog Podcast #648

Filed under: Podcasts , Acura , Ford , Honda , Jaguar , Subaru , Volkswagen , Truck , Coupe , Crossover , SUV , Future , Performance , sedan Plus Jaguar XE and XF updates, slow Acura NSX sales and driving the VW Atlas Continue reading Goodbye, Shelby GT350; hello, new Honda Ridgeline and Subaru BRZ | Autoblog Podcast #648 Goodbye, Shelby GT350; hello, new Honda Ridgeline and Subaru BRZ | Autoblog Podcast #648 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 9 Oct 2020 16:53:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/2SEfXxJ

As VW electrifies, it questions the role of Lamborghini, Bugatti, Ducati

Filed under: Earnings/Financials , Green , Hirings/Firings/Layoffs , Plants/Manufacturing , Bugatti , Lamborghini , Volkswagen Volkswagen is reviewing the future of its high-performance brands Lamborghini, Bugatti and Ducati as part of broader quest for more economies of scale as it shifts to mass producing electric cars, senior executives told Reuters. Volkswagen's management board and directors will look at the carmaker's strategy at a meeting in November and are working on a new "to do list" as the company tries to more than double its value to 200 billion euros (182.7 billion pounds), one executive said Continue reading As VW electrifies, it questions the role of Lamborghini, Bugatti, Ducati As VW electrifies, it questions the role of Lamborghini, Bugatti, Ducati originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 30 Sep 2020 10:25:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/3jky1bN

2022 Volkswagen Taos will demonstrate ways to improve the turbo four

Filed under: Volkswagen , Crossover Continue reading 2022 Volkswagen Taos will demonstrate ways to improve the turbo four 2022 Volkswagen Taos will demonstrate ways to improve the turbo four originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 29 Sep 2020 11:12:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/34a1lv7

China's biggest automaker SAIC plans 100 green models by 2025

Filed under: Green , Beijing Motor Show , GM , Volkswagen Continue reading China's biggest automaker SAIC plans 100 green models by 2025 China's biggest automaker SAIC plans 100 green models by 2025 originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 28 Sep 2020 10:58:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/3n6PCXd

VW to pay record settlement to employees persecuted under Brazilian dictatorship

Filed under: Government/Legal , Volkswagen Continue reading VW to pay record settlement to employees persecuted under Brazilian dictatorship VW to pay record settlement to employees persecuted under Brazilian dictatorship originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 27 Sep 2020 08:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/335a7LB

1967 VW ‘Samba’ Microbus Retro First Drive | Summer of Love

Filed under: Volkswagen , Minivan/Van , Classics , Road Tests Continue reading 1967 VW ‘Samba’ Microbus Retro First Drive | Summer of Love 1967 VW ‘Samba’ Microbus Retro First Drive | Summer of Love originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 26 Sep 2020 09:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/2SepOKx

2021 BMW M3/M4 and Volkswagen ID.4 revealed | Autoblog Podcast #646

Filed under: Green , Podcasts , BMW , Cadillac , Subaru , Tesla , Volkswagen , Safety , Coupe , Crossover , Electric , Luxury , Performance , sedan Plus Tesla Battery Day, Subaru Forester, Cadillac CT5 and child car seats Continue reading 2021 BMW M3/M4 and Volkswagen ID.4 revealed | Autoblog Podcast #646 2021 BMW M3/M4 and Volkswagen ID.4 revealed | Autoblog Podcast #646 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 25 Sep 2020 14:25:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/3j5Vn4H

German court opens criminal proceeedings against former VW CEO

Filed under: Auto News , Earnings/Financials , Government/Legal , Green , Volkswagen , Diesel A court in Braunschweig, Germany on Thursday said it had opened proceedings against former Volkswagen Chief Executive Martin Winterkorn examining whether he is guilty of market manipulation as part of an emissions scandal. Winterkorn and other Volkswagen executives face charges for their role in allowing diesel cars with excessive pollution levels to hit the road, and for failing to inform investors about the extend of the emissions fraud. The court is examining whether Volkswagen Continue reading German court opens criminal proceeedings against former VW CEO German court opens criminal proceeedings against former VW CEO originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 24 Sep 2020 08:07:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/2RWR28i

Why the Volkswagen ID.4 is a Very Big Deal

Filed under: Green , Volkswagen , Crossover , Electric , Future Continue reading Why the Volkswagen ID.4 is a Very Big Deal Why the Volkswagen ID.4 is a Very Big Deal originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 23 Sep 2020 14:20:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/3mPephY

2021 Volkswagen ID.4 breaks cover with 250-mile range

Filed under: Green , Volkswagen , Crossover , Electric Continue reading 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 breaks cover with 250-mile range 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 breaks cover with 250-mile range originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 23 Sep 2020 11:15:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/3iVTdot

Watch the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 reveal live, right here

Filed under: Green , Volkswagen , Crossover , Electric , Videos Continue reading Watch the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 reveal live, right here Watch the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 reveal live, right here originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 23 Sep 2020 09:06:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/2HkSSgV

2021 Volkswagen ID.4 to come with 3 years free charging

Filed under: Green , Green , Volkswagen , Crossover , Electric Continue reading 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 to come with 3 years free charging 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 to come with 3 years free charging originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 21 Sep 2020 13:04:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/2ZXskJ5

Canada launches emissions reduction fund from VW dieselgate fine

Filed under: Government/Legal , Green , Volkswagen Canada launched a fund on Thursday to invest in community-based projects to curb emissions, with bulk of the money coming from a fine that Volkswagen AG paid for breaking the country's diesel emissions rules. The C$206 million ($157 million) fund is part of the government's new Climate Action and Awareness Fund which seeks to boost climate science research by empowering youth and communities. "The new Climate Action and Awareness Fund will create jobs for Canadians in science and t Continue reading Canada launches emissions reduction fund from VW dieselgate fine Canada launches emissions reduction fund from VW dieselgate fine originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 18 Sep 2020 07:45:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/3cbsnWE

Volkswagen's new compact crossover will be called Taos

Filed under: Volkswagen , Crossover Continue reading Volkswagen's new compact crossover will be called Taos Volkswagen's new compact crossover will be called Taos originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 17 Sep 2020 10:10:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/2RBP4tK

Rimac is reportedly close to buying Bugatti from the Volkswagen Group

Filed under: Bugatti , Volkswagen Continue reading Rimac is reportedly close to buying Bugatti from the Volkswagen Group Rimac is reportedly close to buying Bugatti from the Volkswagen Group originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 17 Sep 2020 08:15:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/3mxQEuL

Improved headlights make 2020 Volkswagen Arteon an IIHS Top Safety Pick

Filed under: Volkswagen , Safety , Luxury , sedan Continue reading Improved headlights make 2020 Volkswagen Arteon an IIHS Top Safety Pick Improved headlights make 2020 Volkswagen Arteon an IIHS Top Safety Pick originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 14 Sep 2020 14:15:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/35zUopD