Volkswagen News
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For its upcoming $22,000 EV, Volkswagen aimed to maximize cost-cutting, while an advanced architecture permits a wider range of over-the-air updates.
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VW ID.4, Audi Q4 E-Tron recall: 12V issue may strand driversSmall problem with smaller battery leads to a big issue in VW's compact EVs.
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VW’s next-gen EV batteries arrive soon: How they’ll cut costs, boost rangeWill VW’s unified battery cell format bring a range boost for the ID.Buzz or ID.4? It’s too early to say for sure, but it means simpler, cheaper EVs.
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VW ID.4 and Audi Q4 E-Tron EVs recalled due to software issueVehicles might potentially roll away because owners might not realize they'd only been shifted to Neutral.
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VW ID.Every1 previews sub-$25,000 ID.1It's not planned for U.S. sales, but should it be?
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VW confirms multiple sub-$25,000 EVs, teases likely ID.1Affordable, profitable small EVs are in reach, VW says. Will they extend beyond Europe?
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The 2025 VW ID.4 carries over with its 2024 refresh—including more power and range, a better interface, and a voice assistant harnessing AI.
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Volkswagen ID.7 canceled for US due to "challenging EV climate"With no ID.7, VW is left with two EVs in the U.S., but more are planned.
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Volkswagen EVs gaining Tesla Supercharger access in JuneVolkswagen EVs are about to expand their public charging options in 2025.
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Volkswagen ID.Buzz: Green Car Reports Best Car To Buy 2025The 2025 VW ID.Buzz EV hits all the right retro cues, and more importantly might change the shape of the future.
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VW ID.4 set to resume sales, production with door-handle fixFlawed door handles have kept VW's EV for the mass market sidelined for months.
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VW has no plans for 2-speed transmissions in EVsVW sees little payback for adding multi-speed transmissions to EVs—and other ways to boost efficiency.
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VW’s electric Bus is ready to be the family vehicle of the decade, but VW’s priced it to be the hottest niche ride of the season. Tentatively, it’s still worth it.
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VW CEO pushes for hybrids in the USThere are no hybrids or plug-in hybrids in VW's current U.S. lineup, although it will soon have three EV models.
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VW recalling certain 2003-2024 ID.4s due to air bag inflatorThe Volkswagen ID.4 has yet another recall, but this one only affects 837 vehicles.
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VW recalling 98,800 ID.4 EVs, stop-sale and stop-production issuedVolkswagen ID.4s have a potential issue with its door handles not keeping water out.
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VW working on synthetic leather made from hempVolkswagen's looking at new source materials for synthetic leather in the name of sustainability.
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VW EVs getting video games for charging entertainmentEVs are being turned into rolling video game consoles.
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Volkswagen revealed how far the ID.Buzz will go on a charge and how much it will cost, finally.
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VW ID.Buzz conversion vans brings good vibes into electric eraCamper conversions are already underway for the electric VW ID.Buzz.
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Next-gen VW EVs reportedly delayed by software issuesVolkswagen's next-gen EVs already have software issues.
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VW already created an EV sub-brand for its EV sub-brand—for ChinaVolkswagen's supplementing its China-only EV ID.UX sub-brand with a new China-only sub-brand dubbed ID.Unyx.
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VW inks deal for solid-state batteries for 1M EVs annuallyThe companies say that they’ll combine core competencies toward the scaling-up of production and these cells’ integration into VW’s vehicles.
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VW plans 2027 debut for $22,000 EV for Europe, beyondThe automaker has also embarked on a project for a sub-$35,000 for North America, which should arrive in the 2027 timeframe.
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