The little Audi plant that's teaching VW Group about EVs

Audi Brussels CEO Volker Germann drives the first Q8 E-tron off the line. The electric crossover arrives in the U.S. this year. (LARRY P. VELLEQUETTE)

January 01, 2023 05:00 AM

BRUSSELS — When Volkswagen Group began its global transition to battery-electric vehicles, it turned to one of its oldest and smallest plants to dip its first toe into the non-ICE-y waters.

Featured Stories

GM net income declines as tariffs spoil 2025 guidance

First-quarter net income slipped 6.6 percent to $2.8 billion, while revenue rose 2.3 percent to $44 billion.

By:

Lindsay VanHulle

GM net income declines as tariffs spoil 2025 guidance

Manufacturing

Trump to reduce impact of auto tariffs, U.S. Commerce secretary says

Valeo, American Axle tangle in $25M lawsuit after Stellantis cancels Ram electric heavy-duty truck

Kenworth, other electric truck makers, confront changing policy environment

Technology

By:

Jerry Hirsch

Kenworth, other electric truck makers, confront changing policy environment

Latest News

VW of America’s loss is Australia’s gain: Departing Andrew Savvas reflects on life abroad

GM net income declines as tariffs spoil 2025 guidance

My Auto Group expands in west Michigan

Hyundai was OK to reject new dealership owner because he lacked U.S. experience, judge says

Staying current is easy with newsletters delivered straight to your inbox.

See More in Manufacturing

Live updates on tariffs: Trump could blunt impact of auto duties

Trump to reduce impact of auto tariffs, U.S. Commerce secretary says

These U.S. auto plants have extra capacity, but moving production from overseas no easy task

As deals and tariffs loom, Foxconn sees U.S. production power in former GM factory

Staying current is easy with newsletters delivered straight to your inbox.