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News October 21, 2026 0 comments on Volkswagen Recalls Nearly 72,700 EVs Worldwide Over Faulty Battery Cells

Volkswagen Recalls Nearly 72,700 EVs Worldwide Over Faulty Battery Cells

by Matt Wilson

Volkswagen is recalling nearly 72,700 electric vehicles worldwide over defective battery cells that could overheat during fast charging and potentially catch fire, weeks after a separate ID.4 battery recall in Canada and the U.S. The […]

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News October 19, 2026 0 comments on Volkswagen to Automatically Limit ID.4 Charging to 80% in U.S. Over Battery Fire Risk

Volkswagen to Automatically Limit ID.4 Charging to 80% in U.S. Over Battery Fire Risk

by Matt Wilson

Volkswagen is preparing to remotely limit charging to 80% on thousands of ID.4 electric SUVs in the United States as a precaution against potential battery fires. Owners will have until October 21 to opt out […]

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News October 15, 2026 0 comments on Volkswagen Confirms Next-Generation ID. Buzz With Faster Charging and Lower Costs

Volkswagen Confirms Next-Generation ID. Buzz With Faster Charging and Lower Costs

by Matt Wilson

Volkswagen is preparing a major overhaul of the ID. Buzz, with a second-generation version expected to address one of the biggest problems facing the retro-inspired electric van: its price. The news comes after Volkswagen pulled […]

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News October 12, 2026 0 comments on Volkswagen recalls over 28,000 ID.4s in Canada and the U.S. over battery fire risk

Volkswagen recalls over 28,000 ID.4s in Canada and the U.S. over battery fire risk

by Darryn John

More than 28,000 ID.4s in Canada and the U.S. are being recalled by Volkswagen because the SUV’s high-voltage pack may overheat and start a fire, a risk that remains even when the vehicle is shut […]

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News October 11, 2026 0 comments on Volkswagen Unveils New ID. Tiguan to Replace ID. 4

Volkswagen Unveils New ID. Tiguan to Replace ID. 4

by Matt Wilson

Volkswagen has officially unveiled the new ID. Tiguan, giving its popular electric SUV a new name, updated design, and a long list of improvements. The replacement for the ID.4 and ID.5 will launch in Europe […]

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News July 3, 2026 0 comments on Volkswagen Ends Bosch ADAS Venture Over Slow Progress Toward Level 3 Driving

Volkswagen Ends Bosch ADAS Venture Over Slow Progress Toward Level 3 Driving

by Keji Folowosele

Volkswagen has ended its automated driving venture with Bosch. The automaker is now shopping for another partner. According to insider reports, Volkswagen is not convinced that Automated Driving Alliance (ADA) could be competitive. ADA is […]

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News June 26, 2026 0 comments on Volkswagen Reportedly Considering 100,000 Job Cuts and Four Plant Closures

Volkswagen Reportedly Considering 100,000 Job Cuts and Four Plant Closures

by Matt Wilson

Volkswagen is reportedly considering one of the largest restructuring efforts in automotive history. According to a report from Manager Magazin, Volkswagen is considering cutting as many as 100,000 jobs globally and closing four factories in […]

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News May 14, 2026 0 comments on XPeng Could Acquire Volkswagen Factory in Europe

XPeng Could Acquire Volkswagen Factory in Europe

by Matt Wilson

Chinese automaker XPeng is exploring a major expansion in Europe as the company is reportedly in discussions with Volkswagen about acquiring one of the German automaker’s factories. Speaking at the Financial Times’ Future of the […]

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News May 5, 2026 0 comments on Volkswagen overtakes Amazon as Rivian’s largest shareholder with nearly 16% stake

Volkswagen overtakes Amazon as Rivian’s largest shareholder with nearly 16% stake

by Darryn John

Volkswagen has quickly become Rivian’s largest shareholder, marking a major shift in the EV startup’s ownership structure for the first time since its IPO. A new regulatory filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission […]

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News April 16, 2026 0 comments on Volkswagen Presses Ahead with Ontario Battery Plant Despite ID.4 Production Ending in the U.S.

Volkswagen Presses Ahead with Ontario Battery Plant Despite ID.4 Production Ending in the U.S.

by Matt Wilson

Volkswagen may be scaling back its electric vehicle (EV) plans in the United States, but north of the border, the company is pressing ahead with one of its most significant EV investments. Construction of Volkswagen’s […]

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