Volkswagen has begun production of its new flagship ID.7 electric car at its plant in Emden, Germany. The sedan is VW’s largest electric passenger car to date, and the second global model based on the MEB platform. The ID.7 is the sixth model in VW’s ID series of EVs, but it will be the second… Read more »
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Enhanced Volkswagen ID.3 launches with increased range and more tech
The enhanced Volkswagen ID.3 launched with an increased range and more tech. The enhanced VW ID.3 has an improved range of up to 374 miles with the Pro S variant based on the WLTP standard. The German automaker has also incorporated updated technology in the electric vehicle. The new Volkswagen ID.3 is still built on the company’s […]
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Volkswagen ID.7 presales open for Pro package starting at $61,479
The Volkswagen ID.7 Pro package is available to preorder at a starting price of $61,479 (€56,995.) The German automaker thinks the VW ID.7 is one of the vehicles that could help it gain 10% market share in the United States. The ID.7 is built on Volkswagen’s modular electric drive (MEB) platform, which provides the automaker […]
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Volkswagen dives neck deep into semiconductor supply chain
German automaker Volkswagen Group is deep-diving into the semiconductor supply chain to improve its position in terms of technology and competitiveness in the global car market. Volkswagen’s semiconductor strategy could provide a strong foundation for the German company’s electric vehicle lineup. VW plans to reorganize how it procures electronic parts and semiconductors so it can […]
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Volkswagen strengthening its position in China
Volkswagen announced that it is strengthening its position in China after releasing solid H1 results for 2023. “We have strategically realigned and restructured the Volkswagen Group with a clear plan and measurable milestones. In the first half of the year, the Volkswagen Group delivered reliably with very solid results. Sales in North America are picking […]
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Tesla fans believe Ford is the ‘major OEM’ discussing Full Self-Driving licensing
Tesla fans overwhelmingly believe Ford is the “major OEM” that the automaker is in discussions with to license the Full Self-Driving suite. Last week during Tesla’s Q2 2023 Earnings Call, CEO Elon Musk said the automaker was in “early discussions with a major OEM” regarding the licensing of Full Self-Driving: “And we are already in […]
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Volkswagen rolls out autonomous driving test program in TX
On July 6, 2023, Volkswagen Group of America (VWGoA) rolled out an autonomous driving vehicle test program in Austin, Texas. “We are thrilled to bring our exciting ID. Buzz vehicles to American roads”, said Pablo Di Si, President, and CEO of Volkswagen Group of America. The program will conduct tests using VW ID. Buzz units […]
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Volkswagen aims to grow 40% in S. America through EV subscriptions
Volkswagen aims to grow by 40% in South America through electric vehicle (EV) subscriptions and launches. The German automaker plans to target Brazil, which it claims is South America’s largest market. “As a fast-growing car market, South America is of strategic importance to Volkswagen. In recent years, the local team has achieved the turnaround and […]
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Volkswagen cites “strong customer reluctance” amid low EV sales
Volkswagen is cutting electric vehicle production at its Emden plant in northwest Germany. And as per recent comments from the veteran automaker, the adjustment is partly due to “strong customer reluctance,” which is leading to lower-than-expected electric car sales. Demand for electric vehicles is running about 30% below Volkswagen’s forecasts. Manfred Wullf, head of the […]
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Volkswagen reduced EV production in Emden Plant
Volkswagen plans to reduce its electric vehicle (EV) production by 30% at the Emden plant in northern Germany. Local newspaper Nordwest-Zeitung reported that the Emden Plant’s works council stated production of Volkswagen’s all-electric ID.4 SUV and ID.7 sedan would be reduced over the next two weeks. Manfred Wulff, the works council’s head at the Emden […]
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