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technology6 days ago•3 min saved

VW Resurrects the W12 Golf GTI for GTI 50th Birthday

Volkswagen marks the 50th anniversary of the GTI by reviving its wild Mk5-era W12 concept—the GTI W12-650. Powered by a mid-mounted 6.0-liter twin-turbo W12 from Bentley and sending about 640 hp to the rear wheels, it borrowed parts from Audi, Lamborghini, and even a Phaeton transmission to create a rare, high-strung showpiece. Designed more as a celebration than a production model, the W12-650 remains a temperamental legend of VW Group’s extreme engineering ambitions.

via Motor1.com|

#concept-car #golf #gti-w12-650

business7 days ago•8 min saved

Scout's Groundbreaking EV Pickup Delayed to 2028 as VW Reallocates Funds and Tackles Software

Scout Motors’ highly anticipated EV pickup program (including the Terra) is reportedly pushed to 2028 due to VW Group’s broader cost-cutting, funding needs for the Blythewood, SC factory, and software-development delays tied to Rivian and Cariad, casting doubt on the original 2027 timeline.

via The Autopian|

#blythewood-factory #business #delay

business20 days ago•4 min saved

UAW clinches historic tentative contract at VW's Tennessee plant

The United Auto Workers announced a tentative four-year contract with Volkswagen at the Chattanooga, Tennessee, plant, marking the union’s first agreement with a foreign automaker in the South. The deal includes a 20% wage increase, reduced health-care costs, job-security protections, stronger health and safety standards, a $6,550 signing bonus, and annual $2,550 bonuses, and now goes to a member vote for ratification.

via The Detroit News|

#business #labor-contract #ratification

business1 month ago•26 min saved

VW weighs scrapping US Audi plant over tariff costs

Volkswagen is considering abandoning its plan for a major Audi factory in the United States due to President Donald Trump’s automotive tariffs, with the CEO citing a $2.5 billion hit in the first nine months of 2025 and a 45% drop in German investment in the US in 2025 as duties took hold, amid continued trade uncertainty and potential new levies.

via Semafor|

#audi #business #tariffs

business1 month ago•3 min saved

VW renames ID.4 to ID. Tiguan, centralising EV production in Emden

IG Metall confirms VW’s facelifted ID.4 will be renamed ID. Tiguan, with production moved to Emden through 2031; ID.4 will wind down in Zwickau as the Emden plant becomes the sole ID producer. The facelift brings MEB+ tech, a new entry motor, and cheaper LFP batteries, plus redesigned handles, while VW also pursues a brand-structure overhaul aimed at about €1 billion in annual savings by 2030.

via electrive.com|

#business #emden #id4

automotive1 month ago•2 min saved

Volkswagen Revives Classic Dashboard Design in New ID. Polo EV

Volkswagen has introduced a revamped interior for its upcoming affordable EV lineup, starting with the ID. Polo, featuring more physical buttons, an updated infotainment system, interactive lighting, and software enhancements, aiming to improve driver comfort and functionality.

via Electrek|

#automotive #car-technology #electric-vehicle

automotive1 month ago•3 min saved

Volkswagen Reintroduces Physical Buttons in ID. Polo EV Dashboard

Volkswagen's new ID. Polo electric car reintroduces physical buttons for controls, contrasting with previous models, and features a modern interior with recycled materials, aiming to offer an affordable, spacious, and sustainable urban EV starting at less than $30,000, with sales beginning in April 2026.

via InsideEVs|

#automotive #buttons #electric-cars

automotive1 month ago•3 min saved

Volkswagen Reintroduces Physical Buttons in ID. Polo EV Interior

Volkswagen is reintroducing physical buttons in its cars, starting with the new ID. Polo, addressing consumer feedback on touchscreen controls, and also experimenting with non-circular steering wheels, signaling a shift back to traditional controls in its vehicle interiors.

via Gizmodo|

#automotive #id-polo #interior-design

automotive1 month ago•1 min saved

Volkswagen Reintroduces Physical Buttons in New ID. Polo EV

Volkswagen's ID. Polo EV features a nostalgic interior with physical buttons, switches, and a knob for controls, marking a shift back to tangible controls in modern cars, alongside digital displays, as part of Volkswagen's commitment to reintroduce physical controls in their vehicles.

via Engadget|

#automotive #electric-vehicle #id-polo

automotive1 month ago•4 min saved

Volkswagen Unveils New ID. Polo EV Interior and Cockpit, Signaling Shift from Gas Cars

Volkswagen has unveiled the all-new ID. Polo with a redesigned, customer-focused cockpit featuring intuitive controls, high-quality materials, and retro-inspired digital displays that evoke the first Golf, emphasizing comfort, modern software, and a friendly atmosphere in its compact electric vehicle.

via Volkswagen Newsroom|

#automotive #cockpit-design #digital-displays

automotive1 month ago•3 min saved

Volkswagen Celebrates 50 Years of GTI with New Electric Models in 2026

Volkswagen is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Golf GTI in 2026 with special events, a powerful anniversary model Golf GTI EDITION 5001, and the debut of the all-electric ID. Polo GTI, marking five decades of success for the iconic compact sports car.

via Volkswagen Newsroom|

#50th-anniversary #automotive #classic-events

business2 months ago•3 min saved

Volkswagen Cancels 2026 ID. Buzz and Electric Bus Plans

Volkswagen will not produce the 2026 model of the ID. Buzz in the U.S. due to slow sales, high prices, and market conditions, though the model is not canceled entirely. The EV faced challenges like tariffs, limited range, and policy shifts, leading VW to focus on current inventory and future models instead.

via InsideEVs|

#business #electric-vehicle #id-buzz

business2 months ago•2 min saved

Volkswagen ID. Buzz Electric Minibus Temporarily Discontinued in the U.S.

Volkswagen will not produce the 2026 ID.Buzz electric minibus for the US market, citing market conditions, but plans to bring it back in 2027. The decision allows VW to focus on current inventory and prepare for the next model year, amid challenges like policy changes and market competition. The ID.Buzz, popular for its design and affordability, faced sales and policy hurdles, prompting speculation about its future at a potentially lower price or with enhanced features.

via Electrek|

#business #discontinuation #electric-vehicle

automotive2 months ago•2 min saved

The Car That Failed to Reach Its Full Potential

The article discusses cars that never lived up to their potential, highlighting the Volkswagen ID Buzz as an example due to its disappointing interior quality and limited range despite its promising design and engineering capabilities.

via Jalopnik|

#automotive #disappointment #electric-vehicle

business2 months ago•2 min saved

Volkswagen's Historic First: Closure of German Plant Amid Tariffs

Volkswagen has closed its Dresden plant in Germany after 88 years and plans to transform it into an AI, robotics, and chip design research hub in collaboration with Saxony's government and TU Dresden, as part of its strategy to adapt to economic challenges, including tariffs, trade tensions, and fierce competition in China. The company aims to invest heavily in AI and technology to enhance its vehicle development and production processes, amidst industry-wide shifts towards autonomous and AI-driven vehicles.

via Gizmodo|

#ai #automotive-industry #business