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VW Golf R Plus with 394 hp rumored to top Golf performance lineup

Filed under: Volkswagen , Hatchback , Future , Performance Continue reading VW Golf R Plus with 394 hp rumored to top Golf performance lineup VW Golf R Plus with 394 hp rumored to top Golf performance lineup originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 30 Apr 2020 09:55:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/2VNFM0x

Volkswagen ID.4 electric crossover spied in 'coupe' form

Filed under: Green , Spy Photos , Volkswagen , Crossover , Electric Continue reading Volkswagen ID.4 electric crossover spied in 'coupe' form Volkswagen ID.4 electric crossover spied in 'coupe' form originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 Apr 2020 16:18:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/2YeI3nb

VW urges Germany to help boost car demand as coronavirus drags down profit

Filed under: Earnings/Financials , Volkswagen Volkswagen urged the German government on Wednesday to help boost demand for cars as the coronavirus pandemic triggered a plunge in first-quarter operating profit and the world's biggest automaker warned of a difficult second quarter. "We need a swift decision on buyer incentives," Chief Financial Officer Frank Witter said, ahead of a meeting between politicians and lobbyists in Berlin to decide on a potential stimulus plan to revive demand. Volkswagen also warned a planned dividen Continue reading VW urges Germany to help boost car demand as coronavirus drags down profit VW urges Germany to help boost car demand as coronavirus drags down profit originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 Apr 2020 08:10:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/2y9CuM8

VW restarts Wolfsburg production after coronavirus shutdown

Filed under: Plants/Manufacturing , Volkswagen Volkswagen the world's largest carmaker by sales, resumed work at its biggest factory in Wolfsburg, Germany, on Monday even as inventory levels across the industry continue to build up as the coronavirus pandemic saps demand. Encouraged by a fall in infection rates, Germany eased lockdown rules and carmakers are relying on the country's ability to trace and contain the coronavirus to put Europe's largest economy back to work. Volkswagen Group, which owns the Skoda, Audi, Bentley, P Continue reading VW restarts Wolfsburg production after coronavirus shutdown VW restarts Wolfsburg production after coronavirus shutdown originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 27 Apr 2020 08:25:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/357KlWy

Porsche Taycan 4S, Ferrari Roma and a tuned Ford Ranger | Autoblog Podcast #624

Filed under: Green , Podcasts , Ferrari , Ford , Porsche , Subaru , Tesla , Volkswagen , Used Car Buying , Truck , Coupe , Crossover , Hatchback , SUV , Electric , Hybrid , Luxury , sedan And an Earth Day recap, plus VW Jetta and Subaru Forester Continue reading Porsche Taycan 4S, Ferrari Roma and a tuned Ford Ranger | Autoblog Podcast #624 Porsche Taycan 4S, Ferrari Roma and a tuned Ford Ranger | Autoblog Podcast #624 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 24 Apr 2020 14:30:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/3axxkXn

Volkswagen restarts auto production in Germany with ID.3 electric car

Filed under: Plants/Manufacturing , Volkswagen , Hatchback , Electric Continue reading Volkswagen restarts auto production in Germany with ID.3 electric car Volkswagen restarts auto production in Germany with ID.3 electric car originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 23 Apr 2020 10:15:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/3eIjy7D

Volkswagen's DIY VR goggles reveal new sides of the ID.3 electric hatch

Filed under: Green , Plants/Manufacturing , Toys/Games , Volkswagen , Hatchback , Electric , Videos Continue reading Volkswagen's DIY VR goggles reveal new sides of the ID.3 electric hatch Volkswagen's DIY VR goggles reveal new sides of the ID.3 electric hatch originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 22 Apr 2020 19:31:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/34VpLsi

VW settles emissions class action in Germany with three-quarters of claimants

Filed under: Government/Legal , Green , Volkswagen , Emissions Volkswagen has reached settlements with 200,000 of the 260,000 claimants participating in a class action lawsuit brought by German consumer group VZBV over the carmaker's rigging of diesel emissions tests, the carmaker said on Monday. A further 21,000 cases were still being reviewed for possible payouts of 1,350 - 6,250 euros ($1,464.35 - $6,779.38) per car and the deadline for participating in the settlement has been extended to April 30, VW added. Volkswagen will pay out a total Continue reading VW settles emissions class action in Germany with three-quarters of claimants VW settles emissions class action in Germany with three-quarters of claimants originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 20 Apr 2020 09:30:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/2yqkRHI

Top 10 brands with the lowest repair cost to fix a check engine light

Filed under: Buick , Chevrolet , Chrysler , Dodge , Ford , GMC , Hyundai , Kia , Mazda , Volkswagen , Car Buying , Used Car Buying , Auto Repair , Maintenance , Ownership A check engine light can be caused by a number of issues, some minor and inexpensive and others potentially catastrophic. See which brands have the lowest average repair costs here. Continue reading Top 10 brands with the lowest repair cost to fix a check engine light Top 10 brands with the lowest repair cost to fix a check engine light originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 19 Apr 2020 09:38:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/2XOicSI

VW Tiguan getting a Golf-inspired makeover for 2022

Filed under: Design/Style , Volkswagen Continue reading VW Tiguan getting a Golf-inspired makeover for 2022 VW Tiguan getting a Golf-inspired makeover for 2022 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 17 Apr 2020 00:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/2KeuziW

The Biagini Passo was an all-wheel-drive, go-anywhere VW Golf Cabriolet

Filed under: Volkswagen , Convertible , Crossover , Classics Continue reading The Biagini Passo was an all-wheel-drive, go-anywhere VW Golf Cabriolet The Biagini Passo was an all-wheel-drive, go-anywhere VW Golf Cabriolet originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 16 Apr 2020 14:34:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/2VAzdgE

VW waives six months of loan payments for buyers who lose their jobs

Filed under: Volkswagen , Car Buying Continue reading VW waives six months of loan payments for buyers who lose their jobs VW waives six months of loan payments for buyers who lose their jobs originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 16 Apr 2020 10:06:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/3abLI7G

Junkyard Gem: 1997 Volkswagen Golf K2

Filed under: Etc. , Volkswagen , Automotive History Continue reading Junkyard Gem: 1997 Volkswagen Golf K2 Junkyard Gem: 1997 Volkswagen Golf K2 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 15 Apr 2020 15:23:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/2xlTiiJ

R-mageddon: VW hits the Nurburgring in undisguised Golf R, Tiguan R and Arteon R

Filed under: Spy Photos , Volkswagen , Crossover , Hatchback , Performance , sedan Continue reading R-mageddon: VW hits the Nurburgring in undisguised Golf R, Tiguan R and Arteon R R-mageddon: VW hits the Nurburgring in undisguised Golf R, Tiguan R and Arteon R originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 15 Apr 2020 09:07:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/2xxpsYn

VW dealers to run pickup and delivery services for needed medical supplies and food

Filed under: Volkswagen , Crossover The loaner cars, typically offered to customers to drive while their vehicles are in a shop for repairs, can be called upon for delivering food to a local food bank, transporting masks and gowns, and dropping off necessary items to those who are unable to leave their home, the automaker said. Volkswagen said its dealers would not charge the group or person making such a request. Volkswagen's network of more than 600 U.S. dealers maintains a loaner fleet of nearly 7,000 vehicles, although some Continue reading VW dealers to run pickup and delivery services for needed medical supplies and food VW dealers to run pickup and delivery services for needed medical supplies and food originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 13 Apr 2020 10:37:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/2VqxH0w

'CSR Racing 2' mobile game adding 'Fast & Furious' pack

Filed under: Auto News , Toys/Games , TV/Movies , Dodge , Honda , Volkswagen Continue reading 'CSR Racing 2' mobile game adding 'Fast & Furious' pack 'CSR Racing 2' mobile game adding 'Fast & Furious' pack originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 11 Apr 2020 11:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/2Ru6wka

VW furloughs 1,500 U.S. workers in coronavirus closure

Filed under: Plants/Manufacturing , Volkswagen The automaker said its "primary objective is to protect the financial health of Volkswagen for the benefit of our team as we address the emerging and ongoing impacts of the COVID-19." On Tuesday, Honda Motor Co and Nissan Motor Co said they had furloughed thousands of workers at their U.S. operations. A spokesman for Honda, which employs about 18,400 workers at plants in Alabama, Indiana and Ohio, said the Japanese automaker would guarantee salaries through Sunday, having suspended operations Continue reading VW furloughs 1,500 U.S. workers in coronavirus closure VW furloughs 1,500 U.S. workers in coronavirus closure originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 10 Apr 2020 08:25:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/2VgmxLO

2020 Volkswagen Atlas gets brawnier with Basecamp accessories

Filed under: Design/Style , Volkswagen , Crossover , SUV Continue reading 2020 Volkswagen Atlas gets brawnier with Basecamp accessories 2020 Volkswagen Atlas gets brawnier with Basecamp accessories originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 1 Apr 2020 09:20:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/2UzMln1