Investor experts are calling on the Securities and Exchange Commission to investigate Volkswagen after it claimed to be changing its name to ‘Voltswagen’ in an April Fool’s Day stunt, which they say misled investors and briefly saw the automaker’s share price rise more than 16%. The German car giant, which has previously fallen foul of the … Read more
Volkswagen accidentally posted a press release on its website a month early announcing a new name for its U.S. operations, ‘Voltswagen of America,’ as it amps up efforts to compete with the likes of Tesla. A spokesman for the company declined to comment on the release Monday, which was dated April 29 and has been … Read more
Volkswagen unveils R2-D2-like charging robot that autonomously steers and refills parked electric vehicles while making noises similar to the Star Wars character Volkswagen’s robot that autonomous charges parked electric vehicles The robot tows a battery pack to a vehicle and communicates with the EV It prompts the vehicle to open its charging socket flap and … Read more
Volkswagen loses European Court of Justice case in diesel emissions scandal after arguing ‘defeat devices’ were installed to protect engines European Court of Justice ruled that defeat devices in Dieselgate cars are illegal It denied Volkswagen’s claim that the software was installed to protect engines Decision is expected to have a wider impact for ongoing … Read more
Volkswagen is slammed for ‘sexist’ advert that suggests only DADS know about cars – as viewers joke ‘don’t worry, women don’t drive anyway’ German manufacturer posted clip to Twitter to promote all-electric ID.3 model Advert focused on experience of one father taking his children to play football The video, along with the caption, stated ‘all … Read more
A little bright spark: Volkswagen has not been shy about the virtues of its new all-electric ID.3 hatchback, says RAY MASSEY By Ray Massey Motoring Editor For The Daily Mail Published: 21:51 BST, 16 October 2020 | Updated: 21:51 BST, 16 October 2020 Volkswagen has not been shy about the virtues of its new all-electric … Read more
From rust to riches! Mechanic transforms an old Volkswagen Kombi van into a stunning retro creation – before selling it for a $55k profit An Australian mechanic has restored a rusty old van into a stylish motorhome Phil Hoken, 39, said he purchased the 1975 Volkswagen online for $5,000 The restoration took seven months to … Read more
Trading down? Shane Warne shops for a Volkswagen for his daughter Brooke, 22… weeks after leaving a Mercedes-Benz dealership empty-handed By Monique Friedlander For Daily Mail Australia Published: 03:01 BST, 8 June 2020 | Updated: 03:12 BST, 8 June 2020 Cricket legend Shane Warne is still hunting for the perfect car for his daughter Brooke. … Read more
Volkswagen preparing for potential surge in camper van sales as middle-class Britons plan summer of socially-distanced staycations By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:50 BST, 24 May 2020 | Updated: 22:15 BST, 24 May 2020 Volkswagen is preparing for a potential surge in camper van sales as middle-class Britons plan a summer of … Read more
This is the couple who packed up their possessions to live in a van – and are now helping others follow a sustainable way of life. Dustin Grevemberg from Louisiana and his wife Noami from Trinidad sold most of their items three years ago to buy a 1985 Volkswagen Vanagon to live and travel in. … Read more