Volkswagen News
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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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2025 VW ID.Buzz costs $61,545, up to 234 miles of range
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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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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VW plans 2027 debut for $22,000 EV for Europe, beyond
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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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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Bosch and VW unit are automating EV parking and charging together
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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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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VW Bus delay: Why did VW ID.Buzz take so long to come to the US?
What has VW been doing that the iconic Bus took 20 years to return, and why won't it arrive in the U.S. until 2024?
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2025 VW ID.Buzz electric van gets 3 rows, AWD in US version
The U.S. ID.Buzz will arrive later in 2024 and offer three rows of seating, 10 more inches, more power, and likely more miles of range.
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