Volkswagen
The latest on western automotive operations in Russia
As international sanctions are applied against Russia, carmakers are turning their backs on the country too
Volkswagen electric vehicle sales up 65 per cent, as CEO sees threats from Tesla and Apple
VW CEO Herbert Diess has spoken on a wide range of topics, including the company’s electric ambitions
2022 Volkswagen T-Roc R pricing and features for Australia
Volkswagen’s hot T-Roc R is priced for Australia, with the first examples set to arrive in August
Skoda appoints new global CEO
Klaus Zellmer’s new job is part of a wider reshuffle happening among the top brass at the VW Group
Volkswagen Group considers split following Porsche IPO
Audi, Bentley, Lamborghini, and Ducati may be carved out, leaving Volkswagen Group with just its volume-selling brands
VFACTS March 2022: New car sales return to form as Tesla reports figures
Despite supply chain issues, the industry has recorded its strongest March sales since 2018
Volkswagen reduces new and used vehicle service pack costs
Cheaper servicing deals on offer from Volkswagen to ease cost of living increases
April Fools’ Day highlights: The best of 2022
Take a look at our list of some of the car industry’s best April Fools’ jokes for this year
Local Volkswagen group boss joins EV Council board
New VGA chief will campaign for emissions targets and charging infrastructure in new builds
Volkswagen Australia boss calls for home EV charging support
Future vehicles should inspire private infrastructure changes, says new VW boss
Mercedes-Benz could lose $3bn in assets to Russian Government
A growing exodus of carmakers from Russia could end with its government taking control of abandoned assets
Porsche halts Taycan production due to parts supply
Porsche has confirmed production of the electric Taycan has been suspended, while Volkswagen has stopped orders for its plug-in hybrids
Volkswagen to cut development times by 25 per cent
A €800 million upgrade will see Volkswagen transform into a tech company alongside its automotive business
VFACTS February 2022: Market begins to recover in spite of ongoing delays
The strongest post-COVID February has seen some familiar models at the top of the sales charts
Ship carrying Porsche, Lamborghini, and Bentley cars sinks
The ship was abandoned after catching fire two weeks ago
VW extends MEB-based ID family: six new EV models in the pipeline
Before Trinity introduces the new SSP (scalable systems platform) in 2025, VW plans to launch the ID.2 urban, ID.2 X CUV crossover coupé, ID.6 saloon and estate, and ID.8 SUV
VW boss hits out at ANCAP over Passat safety score expiring
New ANCAP regime means pre-2015 rated vehicles will lose their rating at the end of the year
Volkswagen Group CEO hints at electric dual cab
Diess believes autonomous vehicles vehicles could be the norm within 25 years
2021 Volkswagen Polo recalled over sunroof welding fault
The sunroof could come off due to improper welding and cause an accident
VFACTS January 2022: Chinese brands thrive as luxury vehicles suffer
MG, GWM Haval and LDV made big gains in January as premium brands and high-end mainstream vehicles struggled with global supply issues
2020-2021 Volkswagen T6 van recalled over faulty door latch
The door may not be able to shut while driving
2022 Volkswagen ID Buzz interior leaked
The electric van will look very similar to the ID.3 and ID.4 inside
2022 Volkswagen ID.5 orders open in Europe
Volkswagen’s Zwickau plant has quickly become the home to EV production
2022 Volkswagen Tiguan R pricing and features: Price reduced to combat chip shortage
It’s the second time in as many weeks that Volkswagen’s R prices have been affected by the semiconductor shortage
