Volkswagen News

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Scout sheds light on its batteries, extended-range system

Scout Motors hasn't officially released technical specifications for the Traveler and Terra powertrains, but CEO Scott Keogh has dropped some hints.

February 18, 2025 06:09 PM
2025 Porsche Taycan: A new halo and much more

With two body variants ― sedan and wagon ― all-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive, and multiple power levels of Porsche’s E-Performance motors, the Taycan can now be had in 13 major flavors.

February 18, 2025 05:18 PM
VW highlights ID Buzz with SNL-inspired commercial

Characters from a popular "Saturday Night Live" sketch have returned to help market the VW ID Buzz electric minivan.

February 18, 2025 11:00 AM
VW’s sketches of upcoming entry-level EV show chunky styling

The ID1 electric minicar will give VW a competitor in the low-cost EV sector to help it fight the threat from Chinese newcomers and faster moving traditional rivals such as Stellantis, Hyundai and Renault.

February 17, 2025 04:15 PM
Daily 5 report for Feb. 14: The Scout vs. franchised dealers fight is on hold for now in South Carolina; Magna grapples with tariff threats

South Carolina took its turn in the never-ending battle initiated by startup auto brands against state laws protecting franchised car dealers from direct factory-to-consumer sales.

February 14, 2025 08:30 PM
South Carolina bill that could let Scout, other EV brands sell direct to consumer stalls

Supporters and opponents of the South Carolina bill voiced frustration during a Feb. 12 hearing.

February 13, 2025 08:30 PM
Porsche is cutting 1,900 jobs in Germany amid profit slump

Workers at Porsche's main plant in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen and its R&D site in Weissach will be affected by the job losses.

February 13, 2025 03:10 PM
VW brand hires former Mercedes executive Christine Wolburg for key marketing role

The long-time Mercedes executive will be instrumental in positioning VW as “the world’s leading volume manufacturer in terms of technology by 2030,” the company said.

February 13, 2025 01:40 PM
Massachusetts voter-approved vehicle data access measure survives court challenge

A federal judge on Tuesday rejected a challenge by a group representing automakers to a Massachusetts voter-approved measure that expanded access to vehicle data and allowed independent shops to repair increasingly sophisticated automotive technology.

February 11, 2025 09:03 PM
Audi cuts price of Q4 E-tron EV to compete with mainstream models from Tesla, Skoda, Kia

Audi has reduced the size of the battery pack in the base version of the Q4 E-tron, Europe's bestselling midsize premium electric SUV. Automakers are cutting prices and offering rebates to boost EV share this year.

February 11, 2025 10:48 AM
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