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VW spending $2.2 billion to expand in China's electric car market

Filed under: Green , Plants/Manufacturing , Volkswagen , Electric Volkswagen is spending 2 billion euros ($2.2 billion) to expand its presence in China’s electric car industry in the biggest foreign investment announced since the country's economy began to reopen following the coronavirus pandemic. Volkswagen AG said Friday it will buy control of its electric vehicle venture with a Chinese partner in a 1 billion euro ($1.1 billion) deal. The German automaker said it would spend another 1 billion euros ($1.1 billion) to become the biggest shareholder in a bat Continue reading VW spending $2.2 billion to expand in China's electric car market VW spending $2.2 billion to expand in China's electric car market originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 29 May 2020 09:43:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/2B5PH9N

Volkswagen board formally okays Ford alliance projects

Filed under: Green , Ford , Volkswagen Volkswagen said on Thursday its supervisory board had approved several projects in a multibillion-dollar alliance with Ford Motor that was first announced last July. Among the shared projects specified by VW are a midsize pickup to be developed by Ford; a city delivery van to be developed by VW; a larger commercial van to be developed by Ford, and a new electric vehicle for Ford of Europe, to be built on VW's electric vehicle architecture. Regarding official approval of the a Continue reading Volkswagen board formally okays Ford alliance projects Volkswagen board formally okays Ford alliance projects originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 28 May 2020 14:15:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/2ZNg7aK

VW reportedly close to sealing biggest-ever deals in China's EV sector

Filed under: Green , Plants/Manufacturing , Rumormill , Volkswagen , Green Automakers , Electric , Future Volkswagen AG is in final talks to seal its largest investment deals with Chinese electric vehicle (EV) firms, two sources said, as the German automaker accelerates its push into the world's largest market for environmentally friendlier cars. The firm is poised to buy 50% of Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Group Holding, the parent of EV partner JAC Motors , for at least 3.5 billion yuan ($491 million), the people said on condition of anonymity as the matter was private. Volk Continue reading VW reportedly close to sealing biggest-ever deals in China's EV sector VW reportedly close to sealing biggest-ever deals in China's EV sector originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 27 May 2020 08:15:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/3cbp53X

German court rules that VW must buy back 60,000 diesel vehicles

Filed under: Earnings/Financials , Government/Legal , Green , Volkswagen , Diesel A German court has ruled that Volkswagen must buy back cars from owners of its diesel cars equipped with software that evaded emissions testing — but consumers must accept the current value of the car based on the mileage they drove since buying it, not the purchase price. Volkswagen said the decision announced Monday would clear the way for settlement of remaining consumer claims in Germany. The decision affects some 60,000 individual claims brought by car owners there; around 262,000 others Continue reading German court rules that VW must buy back 60,000 diesel vehicles German court rules that VW must buy back 60,000 diesel vehicles originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 26 May 2020 08:50:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/2ZP8LUn

1954 VW Beetle hides a supercharged secret

Filed under: Volkswagen , Coupe , Classics Continue reading 1954 VW Beetle hides a supercharged secret 1954 VW Beetle hides a supercharged secret originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 22 May 2020 10:51:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/3gelUfj

Volkswagen admits car ad racist, apologizes

Filed under: Weird Car News , Volkswagen Volkswagen withdrew on Wednesday an advert posted on its official Instagram page for its Golf cars that it admitted was racist and insulting, saying it would investigate how it came about and draw consequences. The German car company, which has seen its reputation tarnished in the last five years after it admitted cheating diesel emissions tests, said it did not tolerate any form of racism. German television noted that the hand could be interpreted as making a "white power" gesture Continue reading Volkswagen admits car ad racist, apologizes Volkswagen admits car ad racist, apologizes originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 20 May 2020 19:30:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/3dYJwCC

VW sets the stage for ID.Buzz with an electric version of the Transporter

Filed under: Green , Volkswagen , Minivan/Van , Electric Continue reading VW sets the stage for ID.Buzz with an electric version of the Transporter VW sets the stage for ID.Buzz with an electric version of the Transporter originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 18 May 2020 09:29:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/2LEjvfL

Rare Volkswagen Acapulco Thing exudes a south-of-the-border vibe

Filed under: Volkswagen , Auctions , Classics Continue reading Rare Volkswagen Acapulco Thing exudes a south-of-the-border vibe Rare Volkswagen Acapulco Thing exudes a south-of-the-border vibe originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 15 May 2020 13:05:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/2yQPczW

Ford, VW reiterate commitment to partner on EVs, self-driving vehicles

Filed under: Green , Ford , Volkswagen , Autonomous , Electric Continue reading Ford, VW reiterate commitment to partner on EVs, self-driving vehicles Ford, VW reiterate commitment to partner on EVs, self-driving vehicles originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 15 May 2020 12:46:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/3bvC8wR

VW Golf Mk8 wagon spied: Now you see it, but no you can't have it

Filed under: Spy Photos , Volkswagen , Wagon Continue reading VW Golf Mk8 wagon spied: Now you see it, but no you can't have it VW Golf Mk8 wagon spied: Now you see it, but no you can't have it originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 15 May 2020 09:54:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/2T9gDf5

VW Golf GTE: Why we're not getting the hot hatch PHEV

Filed under: Green , Volkswagen , Hatchback , Hybrid , Performance Continue reading VW Golf GTE: Why we're not getting the hot hatch PHEV VW Golf GTE: Why we're not getting the hot hatch PHEV originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 14 May 2020 11:28:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/2WtDTXb

What to expect from the 2022 Volkswagen Golf GTI when it lands in the U.S.

Filed under: Volkswagen , Hatchback , Performance Continue reading What to expect from the 2022 Volkswagen Golf GTI when it lands in the U.S. What to expect from the 2022 Volkswagen Golf GTI when it lands in the U.S. originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 13 May 2020 18:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/3fGdbSV

Volkswagen's most aerodynamic car is a record-breaking prototype made in 1980

Filed under: Green , Volkswagen , Automotive History Continue reading Volkswagen's most aerodynamic car is a record-breaking prototype made in 1980 Volkswagen's most aerodynamic car is a record-breaking prototype made in 1980 originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 9 May 2020 11:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/3fyn3hg

Porsche 911 Carrera 4, Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio and a chat with Jean Jennings | Autoblog Podcast #626

Filed under: Podcasts , Alfa Romeo , Porsche , Toyota , Volkswagen , Used Car Buying , Coupe , Crossover , SUV , Luxury , Performance , sedan Plus VW Tiguan R-Line and the latest Toyota Supra news Continue reading Porsche 911 Carrera 4, Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio and a chat with Jean Jennings | Autoblog Podcast #626 Porsche 911 Carrera 4, Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio and a chat with Jean Jennings | Autoblog Podcast #626 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 8 May 2020 16:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/2zmbHwi

VW explains why the new Golf GTI still has a stick and isn't a hybrid

Filed under: Volkswagen , Hatchback , Performance Continue reading VW explains why the new Golf GTI still has a stick and isn't a hybrid VW explains why the new Golf GTI still has a stick and isn't a hybrid originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 7 May 2020 08:37:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/2LbYN6A

VW Group design chief Klaus Bischoff talks EVs, heritage revivals

Filed under: Design/Style , Volkswagen , Electric , Future Continue reading VW Group design chief Klaus Bischoff talks EVs, heritage revivals VW Group design chief Klaus Bischoff talks EVs, heritage revivals originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 6 May 2020 18:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/2Ww1l56

These are the best new car deals in America

Filed under: Alfa Romeo , Audi , Infiniti , Maserati , Mercedes-Benz , Volkswagen , Volvo , Car Buying Continue reading These are the best new car deals in America These are the best new car deals in America originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 6 May 2020 14:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/2YRevMT

Judge questions VW's defense in landmark diesel case in Germany

Filed under: Government/Legal , Green , Volkswagen , Diesel A German federal court judge cast doubt on Volkswagen's reasoning after the carmaker urged the court to dismiss a claim for damages brought by an owner of a diesel powered VW Sharan family van. Tuesday's proceedings were the first time that Germany's Federal Court of Justice, or Bundesgerichtshof, heard arguments from a plaintiff seeking damages from VW because it had sold vehicles with manipulated diesel engines. In the United States, authorities banned VW cars from roads after th Continue reading Judge questions VW's defense in landmark diesel case in Germany Judge questions VW's defense in landmark diesel case in Germany originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 5 May 2020 08:16:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/3ccPIGU

Domino's, Ben & Jerry's, and Nike have one thing in common: an air-cooled Volkswagen

Filed under: Volkswagen , Automotive History Continue reading Domino's, Ben & Jerry's, and Nike have one thing in common: an air-cooled Volkswagen Domino's, Ben & Jerry's, and Nike have one thing in common: an air-cooled Volkswagen originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 2 May 2020 11:30:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/2yZlgkG