Sunday, November 24, 2024
Luxury cars including Porsches, Audis, and Bentleys are detained at US ports amid forced labor accusations in China. Volkswagen, the owner, is scrutinized for allegedly benefiting from human rights abuses in Xinjiang. The U.S. has blocked imports, pressuring Volkswagen to investigate and reassess its partnerships in China.
Volkswagen's Super Bowl Ad, titled "An American Love Story," premiereD, celebrating the automaker's 75th anniversary. The two-minute video explores the history of the Beetle from its 1949 arrival, emphasizing its impact on American culture. The ad promises a nostalgic experience and marks Volkswagen's return to Super Bowl advertising.
Following Volkswagen's tweet about the electric Scout's production commencement in 2026, a New Year video hints at its revival. The German automaker reintroduces Scout as an electric SUV (RUV - Ragged Utility Vehicle) and pickup. Partnering with Magna Steyr, Scout's CEO emphasizes their team's leadership in driving this electrifying initiative.
Volkswagen entered a new venture with its Chinese partner JAC Group. The duo works on their latest porject to add on the EV market. VW and JAC present the first ever sodium -ion battery powered electric vehicle.
Volkswagen heeds customer dissatisfaction as it reintroduces physical buttons in its new car models. The move, prompted by user feedback, marks a shift away from touchscreen controls and haptic-based steering wheel buttons. The ID.2all concept is the first step in this reversal, acknowledging the importance of tactile controls in the driving experience.
Federal officials have launched an investigation into persistent fuel leak concerns in 2015-2016 Volkswagen Golf and Audi A3 models. They aim to determine if the problem extended beyond 2016, potentially affecting vehicles until 2020.
