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Volkswagen Revises EV Strategy, Delays But Extends MEB Lifespan

VW is in the midst of reassessing its EV future on multiple fronts. It will now come about two years later as a combination of the MEB and SSP platforms.

Energy crisis is making European industry less competitive, Volkswagen says

Energy crisis is making European industry less competitive, Volkswagen says

Europe risks falling far behind competitors in many areas, including electric car manufacturing.

VW Boss Pledges To Fix Infotainment Issues Including Hardware

VW Boss Pledges To Fix Infotainment Issues Including Hardware

Thomas Schäfer admits that the user interface in newer cars needs improvement.

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VW Brand Electric Pickup For US Unlikely To Happen This Decade

Volkswagen brand boss Thomas Schäfer says the rugged EV platform developed for the Scout brand is not in the company's future, at least not in this decade.

Volkswagen Golf To Live On, Ninth Generation To Sit Below ID.3

Company boss suggests it'll be slightly smaller than the ID.3.

Volkswagen's Upcoming Tesla-Rivaling Project Trinity Under Review

With new CEO Blume at the helm, VW Group is taking a closer look at future projects to guarantee the most success. Software fixes and roadmap updates to come.

Future Volkswagen ID.3 X Comes Into View Via Rendering

The new VW compact electric crossover will debut before 2026 and feature "radically different" design compared to the ID.3 hatchback.

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SEAT Future Undecided Beyond 2029, Could Become Mobility Brand

Company chairman Thomas Schäfer says they're still working on a plan for the Spanish brand.

Volkswagen Brand CEO Confirms Two Entry-Level EVs, ID.3 SUV By 2026

Thomas Schäfer says the company is working on an ID.3 SUV that will look dramatically different to the ID.3 hatchback when it arrives before 2026.

Volkswagen ID.3 Facelift Coming In 2023, May Ditch Touch For Physical Buttons

Volkswagen ID.3 Facelift Coming In 2023, May Ditch Touch For Physical Buttons

Everyone from owners to journalists has complained about the touch-sensitive panels in the ID.3 and it looks like they’re on their way out.

VW Golf 9 In Doubt Due To Rising Costs With Development Of ICE Cars

VW Golf 9 In Doubt Due To Rising Costs With Development Of ICE Cars

A decision is expected to be taken in the next 12 months.

Volkswagen Says Its Mainstream Brands Will Be Even More Alike

Volkswagen Says Its Mainstream Brands Will Be Even More Alike

They will share components but differentiate their designs.

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