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Volkswagen Tiguan R announced for Europe, and the door remains open in the U.S.

Filed under: Green , Volkswagen , Crossover , Hybrid , Performance Continue reading Volkswagen Tiguan R announced for Europe, and the door remains open in the U.S. Volkswagen Tiguan R announced for Europe, and the door remains open in the U.S. originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 30 Jun 2020 18:05:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/2ZnD5Ua

2022 Volkswagen Tiguan updated with new styling, fresh tech and more R-Line

Filed under: Volkswagen , Crossover , SUV Continue reading 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan updated with new styling, fresh tech and more R-Line 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan updated with new styling, fresh tech and more R-Line originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 30 Jun 2020 18:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/3eIT1qp

Ford, VW, Honda and BMW will stay neutral on challenges to Trump emissions rule

Filed under: Government/Legal , Green , BMW , Ford , Honda , Volkswagen , Emissions Four major automakers will not take a position on legal challenges to the Trump administration's decision to dramatically weaken Obama-era fuel economy standards but want to weigh in on any court fix, according to a document seen by Reuters. The Trump administration in March finalized rollback of U.S. vehicle emissions standards to require 1.5% annual increases in efficiency through 2026. Ford Motor Co , Volkswagen AG , Honda Motor Co and BMW AG struck a volu Continue reading Ford, VW, Honda and BMW will stay neutral on challenges to Trump emissions rule Ford, VW, Honda and BMW will stay neutral on challenges to Trump emissions rule originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 27 Jun 2020 13:15:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/2Z9A1e8

1964 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia noises are here to pump some air into your day

Filed under: Volkswagen , Convertible , Classics , Driveway Tests Continue reading 1964 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia noises are here to pump some air into your day 1964 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia noises are here to pump some air into your day originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 27 Jun 2020 09:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/2YDQuIA

2021 Ford F-150 goes hybrid and we drive the Cadillac CT4-V | Autoblog Podcast #633

Filed under: Green , Podcasts , Cadillac , Ford , Toyota , Volkswagen , Truck , Minivan/Van , Hybrid , Performance , Classics , sedan Plus 1967 VW Samba, Toyota Prius AWD-e and another round of trivia Continue reading 2021 Ford F-150 goes hybrid and we drive the Cadillac CT4-V | Autoblog Podcast #633 2021 Ford F-150 goes hybrid and we drive the Cadillac CT4-V | Autoblog Podcast #633 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 26 Jun 2020 14:53:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/2Nxzb5x

VW trademarks 'e-Samba' in Europe

Filed under: Green , Rumormill , Volkswagen , Minivan/Van , Electric , Future Continue reading VW trademarks 'e-Samba' in Europe VW trademarks 'e-Samba' in Europe originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 25 Jun 2020 16:30:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/3i3ghl2

1984 VW Rabbit GTI Driveway Test | Are you louder than Byron's Dodge Challenger?

Filed under: Etc. , Volkswagen , Automotive History , Hatchback , Performance , Classics , Driveway Tests Continue reading 1984 VW Rabbit GTI Driveway Test | Are you louder than Byron's Dodge Challenger? 1984 VW Rabbit GTI Driveway Test | Are you louder than Byron's Dodge Challenger? originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 24 Jun 2020 15:15:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/2NtcfEA

Volkswagen announces 315-hp Arteon R for the rest of the world

Filed under: Volkswagen , Wagon , Performance , sedan Continue reading Volkswagen announces 315-hp Arteon R for the rest of the world Volkswagen announces 315-hp Arteon R for the rest of the world originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 24 Jun 2020 13:55:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/3ev2vWh

2021 VW Arteon unveiled with sharper design, improved interior

Filed under: Volkswagen , Hatchback , sedan Continue reading 2021 VW Arteon unveiled with sharper design, improved interior 2021 VW Arteon unveiled with sharper design, improved interior originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 23 Jun 2020 18:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/3eu2IZI

Here are a few of our automotive guilty pleasures

Filed under: Etc. , Green , Cadillac , Chevrolet , Dodge , Lincoln , Mitsubishi , Pontiac , Suzuki , Toyota , Volkswagen Continue reading Here are a few of our automotive guilty pleasures Here are a few of our automotive guilty pleasures originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 23 Jun 2020 11:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/37YsAdF

1984 VW Rabbit GTI Retro First Drive | Looks like a toaster; cooks like one too

Filed under: Reviews , Volkswagen , Used Car Buying , First Drives , Hatchback , Performance , Original Video Continue reading 1984 VW Rabbit GTI Retro First Drive | Looks like a toaster; cooks like one too 1984 VW Rabbit GTI Retro First Drive | Looks like a toaster; cooks like one too originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 23 Jun 2020 09:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/2Z0b70u

Leaked letter defends DOJ's antitrust probe into automakers over California emissions

Filed under: Government/Legal , Green , BMW , Ford , Honda , Volkswagen , Emissions Continue reading Leaked letter defends DOJ's antitrust probe into automakers over California emissions Leaked letter defends DOJ's antitrust probe into automakers over California emissions originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 23 Jun 2020 08:46:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/3hVTSGn

1964 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Design Driveway Test | Beautiful, hand-built VW

Filed under: Design/Style , Volkswagen , New Car Reviews , Convertible , Classics , Driveway Tests Continue reading 1964 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Design Driveway Test | Beautiful, hand-built VW 1964 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Design Driveway Test | Beautiful, hand-built VW originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 22 Jun 2020 10:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/2YWwJuK

2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 revealed, plus driving the BMW M8 Convertible | Autoblog Podcast #632

Filed under: Podcasts , BMW , Ford , Land Rover , Toyota , Volkswagen , Used Car Buying , Convertible , Coupe , Crossover , Hatchback , SUV , Luxury , Performance , sedan Also, the BMW 840i, Toyota Land Cruiser, Range Rover Velar and Joel's new (to him) VW Beetle Continue reading 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 revealed, plus driving the BMW M8 Convertible | Autoblog Podcast #632 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 revealed, plus driving the BMW M8 Convertible | Autoblog Podcast #632 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 19 Jun 2020 16:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/30TRZDY

VW talking with rivals about creating a shared operating system for cars

Filed under: Green , Volkswagen , Technology , Emerging Technologies Volkswagen is in talks with rival carmakers about developing an operating system for the car of the future, Christian Senger, its board member responsible for digital services and software, said. With the advent of autonomous driving, carmakers have been forced to link up radar, camera and ultrasonic sensors and connect them to braking and steering components, something which requires thousands of lines of software code. Volkswagen board member Thomas Ulbrich said in March that U.S Continue reading VW talking with rivals about creating a shared operating system for cars VW talking with rivals about creating a shared operating system for cars originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 19 Jun 2020 08:25:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/2BmBHJ7

1964 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Luggage Test | Extremely important consumer advice

Filed under: Volkswagen , Convertible , Classics , Driveway Tests Continue reading 1964 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Luggage Test | Extremely important consumer advice 1964 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Luggage Test | Extremely important consumer advice originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 18 Jun 2020 10:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/2N6vKm4

VW board apologizes for racist ad

Filed under: Etc. , Volkswagen Volkswagen's management board on Thursday apologised for the company's publication on its Instagram page of a racist advert and said the clip was published because of a lack of cultural sensitivity rather than because of racist intentions. "Also on behalf of the Board of Management, I would like to formally apologise for hurting people as a result of a lack of intercultural sensitivity," Werner said. In the clip, a black man is depicted next to a new VW Golf, being pushed around by an oversize Continue reading VW board apologizes for racist ad VW board apologizes for racist ad originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 11 Jun 2020 09:47:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/37k4Ikx

Ford, VW finalize alliance to build vans, pickup, electric vehicle

Filed under: Earnings/Financials , Green , Plants/Manufacturing , Ford , Volkswagen , Technology , Electric , Future Ford and Volkswagen will each offer a small city van, a larger cargo van, a small pickup truck and an electric vehicle as part of their global alliance announced last year. The companies announced some details of what the venture will yield Wednesday, with the city van created by VW and a 1-ton cargo van engineered by Ford to be sold by both companies. Also, VW will make a small pickup built on the underpinnings of Ford's Ranger, and Ford will build an unidentified electric vehicle for Europe Continue reading Ford, VW finalize alliance to build vans, pickup, electric vehicle Ford, VW finalize alliance to build vans, pickup, electric vehicle originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 10 Jun 2020 08:52:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/3f8NlFP

Ralf Brandstaetter replaces Herbert Diess as CEO of Volkswagen brand

Filed under: Hirings/Firings/Layoffs , Volkswagen Volkswagen on Monday replaced Herbert Diess as chief executive of the VW brand and installed chief operating officer Ralf Brandstaetter to lead cost cutting efforts at the company's largest plants in Germany. Volkswagen said Brandstaetter would take over on July 1 to give Diess, who remains group chief executive, more leeway to run the rest of the company which includes brands such as Audi, Bentley, Skoda, Lamborghini and Porsche. Volkswagen said Diess retained overall responsibili Continue reading Ralf Brandstaetter replaces Herbert Diess as CEO of Volkswagen brand Ralf Brandstaetter replaces Herbert Diess as CEO of Volkswagen brand originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 8 Jun 2020 14:34:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/2UroQfo

Junkyard Gem: 2012 Volkswagen Beetle Coupe

Filed under: Etc. , Volkswagen , Automotive History , Coupe Continue reading Junkyard Gem: 2012 Volkswagen Beetle Coupe Junkyard Gem: 2012 Volkswagen Beetle Coupe originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 5 Jun 2020 15:45:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/37biMN5

VW tantalizes us with a sketch of an R-badged Arteon Shooting Brake

Filed under: Design/Style , Volkswagen , Wagon , Performance , sedan Continue reading VW tantalizes us with a sketch of an R-badged Arteon Shooting Brake VW tantalizes us with a sketch of an R-badged Arteon Shooting Brake originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 3 Jun 2020 09:03:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/302m9UW

Porsche CEO Oliver Blume will be installed as head of the VW brand

Filed under: Hirings/Firings/Layoffs , Marketing/Advertising , Porsche , Volkswagen , Skoda Volkswagen Chief Executive (CEO) Herbert Diess will promote Porsche CEO Oliver Blume to become head of the VW brand as part of a broader management reshuffle, Auto Motor und Sport said on Tuesday citing company sources. Blume will be moved to the VW brand to help the company get a grip on production issues with the VW ID3 electric car and the Golf 8, the auto industry publication said on Tuesday. Bernhard Maier, currently head of VW's Skoda brand, will become head of Porsche, Auto Motor und Sp Continue reading Porsche CEO Oliver Blume will be installed as head of the VW brand Porsche CEO Oliver Blume will be installed as head of the VW brand originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 3 Jun 2020 08:47:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/2Mr9EdS

U.S. court: Individual counties can sue VW over diesel emissions; financial implications 'staggering'

Filed under: Government/Legal , Green , Volkswagen , Emissions , Diesel The unanimous ruling by a three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, sitting in Anchorage, Alaska, was a victory for Utah's Salt Lake County and Florida's Hillsborough County. The counties sued Volkswagen for causing excess diesel emissions harmful to the environment and could in theory seek billions of dollars in damages. Volkswagen settled U.S. criminal and civil actions prompted by the cheating scandal for more than $20 billion, but that did not shield it from liability fro Continue reading U.S. court: Individual counties can sue VW over diesel emissions; financial implications 'staggering' U.S. court: Individual counties can sue VW over diesel emissions; financial implications 'staggering' originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 2 Jun 2020 08:45:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https:/

VW completes $2.6 billion investment in self-driving startup Argo AI

Filed under: Technology , Earnings/Financials , Ford , Volkswagen , Autonomous , Electric , Future Argo, founded in 2016 by Bryan Salesky and Peter Rander, is now jointly controlled by Volkswagen and Ford Motor Co , which made an initial investment in Argo shortly after it was founded. Details of the Volkswagen investment, which does not include an agreement to purchase $500 million worth of Argo stock from Ford, was announced last July. Continue reading VW completes $2.6 billion investment in self-driving startup Argo AI VW completes $2.6 billion investment in self-driving startup Argo AI originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 2 Jun 2020 08:13:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/3gEWFTw

1990 Volkswagen Golf Rallye Road Test | Meeting your hero

Filed under: Volkswagen , Automotive History , Hatchback , Performance , Classics Continue reading 1990 Volkswagen Golf Rallye Road Test | Meeting your hero 1990 Volkswagen Golf Rallye Road Test | Meeting your hero originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 1 Jun 2020 09:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments from Autoblog Volkswagen https://ift.tt/2ZWTT6n