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VW is bringing casual multiplayer games to EVs and other cars
Volkswage is bringing some casual multiplayer games to several of its cars thanks to a partnership with the AirConsole games platform.
Kris Holt08.26.2024Volkswagen’s long-awaited electric ID.Buzz pricing and range revealed
The long-awaited Volkswagen ID.Buzz EV will be released in the US this year.
Jeremy Gan08.21.2024Volkswagen and Rivian agree to $5 billion partnership
Volkswagen is investing up to $5 billion in Rivian as the two brands jointly develop new architecture for operating electric vehicles.
Anna Washenko06.25.2024ChatGPT is now available in many Volkswagen models
ChatGPT is now available in many Volkswagen models. It works with the company’s pre-existing voice assistant IDA.
Lawrence Bonk06.25.2024Volkswagen indefinitely delays the ID.7 electric sedan’s arrival in North America
Volkswagen has delayed the launch of its ID.7 sedan in the US and Canada. Before Wednesday’s postponement, the automaker had slated the EV’s North American launch for this year.
Will Shanklin05.22.2024A Volkswagen with ChatGPT told me a story about dinosaurs at CES 2024
We got a quick demo of how ChatGPT will work with Volkswagen's cars.
Nathan Ingraham01.10.2024Volkswagen thinks integrating ChatGPT in its vehicles will make its in-car voice assistant good
VW is hoping that an infusion of ChatGPT will make its cars more helpful to drivers.
Nathan Ingraham01.08.2024The first EV with a lithium-free sodium battery hits the road in January
JAC Motors, a Volkswagen-backed Chinese automaker, unveiled the first mass-produced EV with a sodium-ion battery through its new Yiwei brand. Although sodium-ion battery tech has a lower density than lithium-ion, its lower costs, simpler and more abundant supplies and superior cold-weather performance could help accelerate mass EV adoption.
Will Shanklin12.27.2023Volkswagen, Audi and Porsche are finally switching to Tesla's charging standard
Volkswagen says it will use Tesla's charging standard in its North American EVs starting in 2025. The commitment also applies to its Audi, Porsche and Scout Motors brands.
Kris Holt12.20.2023Volkswagen is returning to physical buttons instead of touch controls
Volkswagen is bringing back physical buttons to future cars, in response to customer feedback.
Richard Lai12.18.2023BMW becomes the latest car maker to adopt Tesla's EV charging standard
The change should go into effect in early 2025.
Sarah Fielding10.18.2023Volkswagen will produce an EV version of its GTI hot hatch
VW has unveiled the ID.GTI concept, an electric hot hatch that will eventually head to production.
Steve Dent09.04.2023VW will start testing self-driving cars in the US this month
VW is testing self-driving electric vans in Austin, and hopes to offer robotaxi service by 2026.
Jon Fingas07.07.2023VW’s next Tiguan PHEV can drive 62 miles in electric-only mode
The next VW Tiguan will have a plug-in hybrid model that drives for up to 62 miles in electric-only mode.
Jon Fingas06.15.2023VW unveils the larger ID.Buzz electric van headed to North America
VW has unveiled the version of the ID.Buzz headed to North America, and it offers more than extra seats.
Jon Fingas06.02.2023Former Audi CEO Rupert Stadler will plead guilty to Dieselgate involvement
ormer Audi CEO Rupert Stadler has agreed to accept a plea deal that will see him confess to his involvement in dieselgate.
Igor Bonifacic05.03.2023VW and Rivian once again qualify for federal EV tax credits
Numerous EVs once again qualify for federal tax credits, including the VW ID.4 and Rivian's lineup.
Jon Fingas04.20.2023VW's ID.7 electric sedan offers a WLTP range of 435 miles
Volkswagen has unveiled the ID.7 sedan, and it boasts a claimed 435 miles of maximum range.
Jon Fingas04.17.2023The Environmental Protection Agency proposes stricter vehicle emission rules
New guidelines could reduce the amount of carbon dioxide emissions.
Sarah Fielding04.12.2023VW's ID.2all compact EV will cost under €25,000 when it arrives in 2025
Volkswagen has unveiled a compact EV that will sell for less than $26,000 in 2025 — in Europe.
Jon Fingas03.15.2023