Volkswagen News
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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 US
There 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 inflator
The 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 issued
Volkswagen 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 hemp
Volkswagen'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 entertainment
EVs 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 era
Camper conversions are already underway for the electric VW ID.Buzz.
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Next-gen VW EVs reportedly delayed by software issues
Volkswagen'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 China
Volkswagen'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 annually
The 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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2025 VW ID.4 gets ChatGPT—why, we’re not sure
The 2025 VW ID.4 carries over from its 2024 refresh—including more power and range, a better interface, and a voice assistant harnessing AI.
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The 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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2021-2023 VW ID.4 recalled for screen issues, software
The software remedy will require a trip to the dealership, according to Volkswagen.
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First Drive: 2024 VW ID.4 is the opening act it was supposed to be
From range and charging to space and comfort, the ID.4 now fits its original mission as a first mass-market EV for the brand and mainstream families.
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2024 VW ID.4 price rises for substantial upgrades, more range
The base price for the 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 rises $2,370 versus last year, but other versions benefit from stronger performance and a much-needed infotainment update.
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VW ID.7 Tourer EV boasts long range, looks set for a European vacation
The VW ID.7 Tourer is an electric station wagon combining long highway travel range with cargo space that puts many SUVs to shame.
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2023-2024 VW ID.4: Most eligible for full $7,500 EV tax credit
And provided the dealership has registered with the IRS, it can provide the credit as an instant rebate—meaning an effective starting price of $32,790 before other potential incentives.
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A previously-shown automated parking system has been combined with a charging robot that automatically plugs into the EV once it's positioned.
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Report: VW's Scout turns to Magna to develop electric pickup and SUV
Given the timing, these very likely the first two products from Scout, previously announced for South Carolina production in 2026.
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VW plans under-$35,000 EV for US arrival around 2027
The electric vehicle focused for North America would be built either in the U.S. or Mexico, according to a top executive.
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Electric VW Golf set for Wolfsburg plant, scalable EV platform
VW confirmed the Golf will be one of several EVs based on its next-generation dedicated EV platform, known as SSP, which will use a new unified prismatic battery cell strategy.
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VW ID.GTI Concept EV re-ups the fun compact car for the electric era
The ID.GTI Concept pays homage to all the gasoline versions of the GTI, while applying the formula to a cost-conscious EV.
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ID.Buzz electric van is the face of VW’s US autonomous test fleet
Volkswagen is teasing autonomous-driving tech to America in the short-wheelbase version it won't sell in the U.S.
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