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The shock move set to make an already-brilliant Volvo even better

DRIVESMART: In the latest DriveSmart newsletter, Steve Fowler dissects why Klaus Zellmer’s sudden switch from Skoda to Volvo is one of the smartest leadership moves in the car industry right now

The Independent UK · Sep 21

Volkswagen’s Golf EV Gets Pushed Back To The End Of The Decade

The electric Golf was supposed to debut in 2028. Now, VW’s CEO said the company “doesn't need it” that quickly.

InsideEVs · May 14

VW’s renaming frenzy picks up pace – here’s what the ID.4 will be called

An all-electric version of of the VW Tiguan SUV will likely replace the ID.4 next year, while the ID.Polo, ID.Cross and revised ID.3 will all arrive in 2026

The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2025

Volkswagen Wants More PHEVs As EV Demand Reaches 'Plateau': CEO

The German carmaker currently sells exactly zero plug-in hybrids in the United States, but that may change as more stringent emissions regulation goes into effect.

InsideEVs · May 9, 2024

VW CEO Calls For Immediate Freeze On Spending, Says “All Is At Stake”

Thomas Schafer said during a recent internal meeting with the company’s managers that “the roof is on fire,” suggesting that “all is at stake” for the German carmaker.

InsideEVs · Jul 14, 2023

Volkswagen Beetle EV Revival Ruled Out By CEO: Retro Is “A Dead End”

Speaking about relying on nostalgia to revive certain models from the company’s past, Schafer said that it “would be a dead end.”

InsideEVs · Jun 27, 2023

Volkswagen Says The Beetle Is Not Coming Back

VW will keep some of its historic names but the Beetle isn't considered one that defines the brand.

Motor1 · Jun 26, 2023

VW Brand Boss: E-Fuels Are “Unnecessary Noise,” Combustion Will Be Over By 2035

Porsche is one of the biggest players in the development of e-fuels, but Volkswagen's boss seems to disagree.

InsideEVs · Apr 14, 2023

Volkswagen Rules Out Hydrogen Passenger Cars, Will Focus On EVs Instead

VW says hydrogen isn't competitive and instead will focus its efforts on becoming a bigger rival for Tesla on the EV front.

InsideEVs · Feb 1, 2023

Volkswagen Rules Out Launching Hydrogen Passenger Cars This Decade

Hydrogen isn't competitive, VW CEO says.

Motor1 · Jan 24, 2023