Volkswagen I.D. Hatch Rendered To Life

We show you the rendering of the new VW electric car built on the MEB platform Volkswagen is already testing the prototypes of the new electric car called ID. (VW recently omits the second point in the name known so far, ID). Currently, the tests have already begun (with the internal name Neo) in South Africa and there are already official images […]

Volkswagen I.D. Hatchback First Drive By Fully Charged: Video

Fully Charged: “Amazing car” Fully Charged was present at the presentation and demonstration of the Volkswagen I.D. in South Africa earlier this month and, as it turns out, the upcoming electric VW did not disappoint expectations. The car feels already like a production model (still needs some refinements), but overall it seems that Robert Llewellyn […]

VW Christmas Card Teases I.D. Electric Dune Buggy

Guess what might be comin’ to town. Volkswagen has sent out its Christmas cards. Besides celebrating the holiday season, it teases an interesting new product. As you can see in the image above, it appears Santa has first crack at a vehicle that follows in the throwback tracks of the company’s Bus-inspired I.D. Buzz. This time around, it seems to be a […]

New EU laws make Volkswagen ramp up on EVs

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In the light of new EU laws on CO2 emissions for passenger cars, Volkswagen has had to rethink its electrification policy and produce more EVs than planned. This means more EV models and more manufacturing plants. As we reported new EU regulations on CO2 targets were announced early this week. CO2 emissions from new cars will […]

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Regulations Might Force VW To Kick Electric Car Plans Up A Notch

It seems VW might have to adjust and ramp up its EV plans to meet Euro emissions standards. According to a recent share from Reuters, Volkswagen’s upcoming EV pursuits may not be enough. European emissions targets are ramping up and they’re calling on automakers like VW to get it in gear. The European Union just […]

Bjorn Nyland Gives Us The Lowdown On The VW e-Up!

Is the VW e-up! still worth buying more than 5 years after its introduction? While the next-generation Volkswagen e-up! with a price tag of $21,000 (€18,000) is still just a rumor, Bjorn Nyland recently tested the actual e-up! The e-up! is the smallest all-electric Volkswagen, available in Europe since 2013 without any upgrades to its 18.7 kWh […]

Volkswagen I.D. Prototype Tested In South Africa: Videos

Volkswagen I.D. – it drives good, is spacious and brings a lot of new tech The presentation of the camouflaged prototype of Volkswagen I.D. in South Africa was not accidental. The German manufacturer tests the car in a hot climate and recently demonstrated two I.D. to selected journalists. Volkswagen doesn’t say much about the specs, design […]

Volkswagen I.D. Hatch Spotted Testing

It looks like a proper hatchback, but it’s only for Europe. Here is what appears to be the prototype of the Volkswagen I.D. The photos of the camouflaged prototype in South Africa were shared by Theo Calitz. Since production should start in a year or so from now, it’s reasonable to assume the automaker is testing […]

See VW I.D. R Pikes Peak Race Car At Petersen Automotive Museum

Check out the Volkswagen I.D. R before it attempts to set a new record at the Nürburgring Let’s say you weren’t at the 2018 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in Colorado but would like to see the I.D. R – the winner of the race and one of the quickest EV ever made? Here is how: From December […]