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Volkswagen Group steps up activities in North America – Canada
News September 24, 2026 0 comments on Volkswagen Delays $7 Billion Ontario EV Battery Plant by Two Years

Volkswagen Delays $7 Billion Ontario EV Battery Plant by Two Years

by Matt Wilson

Volkswagen has pushed back the opening of its massive electric vehicle (EV) battery factory in St. Thomas, Ontario, by two years, with production now expected to begin in 2029 instead of the originally planned 2027. […]

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News July 25, 2026 0 comments on Former Volkswagen Engineers Accused of Insider Trading Ahead of Rivian Deal

Former Volkswagen Engineers Accused of Insider Trading Ahead of Rivian Deal

by Matt Wilson

Two former Volkswagen engineers have been accused of using confidential information about Volkswagen’s partnership with Rivian to buy stock before the deal was announced, allegedly making more than $300,000 in the process. The U.S. Department […]

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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 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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News April 10, 2026 0 comments on Volkswagen ends U.S. ID.4 production, shifts focus back to gas SUVs

Volkswagen ends U.S. ID.4 production, shifts focus back to gas SUVs

by Darryn John

Volkswagen is pulling the plug, at least for now, on its important electric vehicles (EVs) in North America, as the German automaker pivots back toward gasoline-powered SUVs. According to an announcement Volkswagen, production of the […]

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News April 8, 2026 0 comments on VW delays new electric models in the U.S. until later this decade

VW delays new electric models in the U.S. until later this decade

by Darryn John

Volkswagen’s electric vehicle (EV) strategy in the United States is entering a holding pattern, with the automaker confirming it will not introduce any new EV models in the market for the next several years. The […]

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News March 27, 2026 0 comments on VW Rivian Software Platform Passes Winter Tests, Unlocks $1 Billion Investment

VW Rivian Software Platform Passes Winter Tests, Unlocks $1 Billion Investment

by Matt Wilson

Volkswagen’s partnership with Rivian has reached another key milestone, as the companies confirmed the successful completion of winter testing for their jointly developed software-defined vehicle platform—an important step that also clears the way for the […]

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News January 22, 2026 0 comments on Volkswagen Overtakes Tesla as Europe’s Top EV Seller in 2025

Volkswagen Overtakes Tesla as Europe’s Top EV Seller in 2025

by Matt Wilson

Volkswagen has reclaimed the top spot in Europe’s electric vehicle (EV) market, overtaking Tesla in 2025 after a sharp rebound in sales across the region. New industry data shows the German automaker posted strong year-over-year […]

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News December 19, 2025 0 comments on VW pulls the plug on 2026 ID. Buzz in the U.S. & Canada [UPDATE]

VW pulls the plug on 2026 ID. Buzz in the U.S. & Canada [UPDATE]

by Darryn John

Volkswagen has confirmed it will not offer the all-electric ID. Buzz in the United States and Canada for the 2026 model year, just one year after the retro-styled van launched in North America. While the […]

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