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Volkswagen reassigns small MEB project

May 4, 2020 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

According to a media report, Volkswagen has relieved its Seat brand of responsibility for the development of the planned MEB small car for under 20,000 euros. The decision is related to the fact that Seat has indefinitely postponed its market entry in China. This was reported with reference to a ‘source close to Seat’. Because […]

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VW factory in China producing an eSUV

April 27, 2020 Carrie Hampel Syndicated Comments Off

In China, according to a number of media sources, VW has begun the production of prototypes presented last year as a study of an electric SUV called ID. Roomzz. The seven-seater is apparently first set for launch on the Chinese market in 2021, presumably as VW ID.6. In November 2019, Volkswagen itself already confirmed that […]

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Volkswagen ID.3 still suffering from software issues

March 26, 2020 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

Alleged software problems with the VW ID.3 development have been treading the rumour mill recently. Now a spokesperson officially confirmed the problems, while insider information reflects a more dire reality, according to a new report. Volkswagen will probably only release a toned down version of the ID.3 due to continuing problems with software, as local […]

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VW’s ID.1 to be released in 2023

March 16, 2020 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

Rumours of a new small electric car from Volkswagen have been persistent. According to a British media report, the model, presumably called ID.1, will replace the VW e-Up starting in 2023 and will be about the same size. A few months ago, VW chief strategist Michael Jost had confirmed plans for a small electric car […]

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Software problems may delay Volkswagen ID.3 launch

February 25, 2020 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

According to a media report, Volkswagen is still struggling with massive software problems with ID.3. Apparently, there is even the possibility that the market launch of the first MEB model will have to be postponed. The group’s subsidiaries Audi and Porsche are also expected to experience further difficulties with the electric cars. Only a few […]

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VW & Dealers agree on ID. sales model

February 19, 2020 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

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Volkswagen and its partner association VAPV have agreed on a new distribution model for the all-electric ID. family in Germany. The agency model, which has proven its worth in the fleet customer segment, will thus be used in a similar form for private and small commercial customers. VAPV stands for “Volkswagen and Audi Partner Association” […]

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ID.3 to become available for order in April

January 23, 2020 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

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Nextmove reports on further details of the market launch of the VW ID.3 with reference to a document from France, according to which orders for the First Edition should be possible from April. The series version will also be available from May, initially with 58 kWh and 45 kWh batteries. While it has been known […]

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VW ID. 4 to have its world premiere this spring

January 21, 2020 Carrie Hampel Syndicated Comments Off

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ID.3, which is finally due to be launched this summer, will probably be followed by ID.4 this year. Two media outlets now claim to know more details about the first e-SUV – including the location and time of the world premiere. According to the German auto news site Automobilwoche, the ID.4 will be unveiled at […]

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Volkswagen announces ID.3 Pro Power

December 19, 2019 Chris Randall Syndicated, Uncategorized Comments Off

Volkswagen will offer four drive options for the ID.3 instead of three as previously expected. In a mail to Scandinavian pre-orderers, which was made available to electrive, new prices for the first MEB vehicle are also mentioned. So far VW had announced only that the limited and sold out 1ST edition is to cost approximately […]

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VW is looking at electric performance GTX

December 13, 2019 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

VW’s GTI performance tag will probably become GTX: VW is reportedly planning a series of performance variants of its ID electric models under the addition of GTX. According to a British report, the series version of the ID. Crozz could be the first MEB model to have a performance offshoot. The British magazine claims to […]

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