VW sales down 1.4% in 2024 worldwide On January 9, VW announced the 2024 sales of its VW brand, delivering around 4.8 million units worldwide, 1.4% less than in 2023. VW brand leads the market in Germany, with a market share of 19.1%. The best sold models were the Golf, T-Roc, Tiguan, Passat and Polo. In the BEV segment, the brand accounted for 16.3% of new registrations, an increase of 2.8 percentage points in 2023. The brand also boasts a broad...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/10

VW reaches agreement with unions for positioning itself competitively for future On December 20, VW Group announced the "Zukunft VW [Future Volkswagen]" agreement with IG Metall and the Works Council, a comprehensive strategy to enhance competitiveness, ensure job security, and lead in sustainable mobility. The agreement focuses on cost reduction, capacity adjustments, and technological advancements. By 2030, VW aims to become the globally leadin...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/21

VW launches affordable pure trims for ID.3, ID.4, and ID.5 On December 2, VW introduced entry-level Pure variants for the ID.3, ID.4, and ID.5 models with updated pricing and specifications: ID.3 Pure features 170 hp motor, 52 kWh battery, and provides 388 km range. It charges at 7.2 kW (AC) in around 8 hours or 145 kW (DC) in around 20 minutes. Pricing starts at EUR 21,300. ID.4 Pure features 170 hp motor, 55 kWh battery, and provides 363 km ra...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/03

Volkswagen opens orders for ID.3 GTX and GTX Performance models On August 6, Volkswagen opened orders for the sportier ID.3 GTX and the new ID.3 GTX Performance, which delivers output of 210 kW and 240 kW respectively from V6 turbo engines and produces a maximum torque of 545 Nm. It accelerates 0 to 100 km/h in 5.7 seconds and has a top speed of 200 km/h. It features a 79 kWh lithium-ion battery, chargeable from 10% to 80% in 26 minutes, and prov...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/06

2024 China NEV-APEAL Study: International brands, domestic startups lead On May 30, J.D. Power, a market research company, released the 2024 China New Energy Vehicle - Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (NEV-APEAL) Study. The 2024 study is based on responses from 9,937 NEV owners who purchased their vehicle between June 2023 and January 2024. The study includes 105 models from 48 different brands and was fielded from December 2023 throu...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/05

VW announces three new ID.3 versions; begins pre-sales of new GTX, Pro, Pure models On May 30, VW announced the expansion of the ID.3 range with the incorporation of three new versions: The ID.3 GTX is equipped with the new Performance drive with an output of 210 kW and maximum torque of 545 Nm. The 79-kWh lithium-ion battery offers up to 604 km of range and can be charged at DC fast-charging stations up to 185 kW, recharging from 10% to 80% in 2...

News  Updated at: 2024/05/31

Hutchinson develops new elastomer compound for sealing solution for EV heat pumps Hutchinson S.A. (Hutchinson) has developed a new elastomer compound for Volkswagen, designed to meet the sealing needs of the components used in EV heat pumps applications, using the R744 refrigerant (CO2). The new material, jointly developed with the Volkswagen Group and a major OEM in thermal management systems, is able to withstand high-pressure applications up t...

News  Updated at: 2024/05/24

China to launch 2024 campaign for rural spread of NEVs On May 15, five Chinese government bodies including the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) jointly issued a notification of organizing and launching a 2024 campaign for the rural spread of New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) to step up strengthening NEV consumption and use in rural areas. The campaign will run from May to December, 2024, during which NEVs suitable for the rural mar...

News  Updated at: 2024/05/17

Volkswagen’s Poznań, Poland plant targets carbon neutrality by 2040, produces one hundred million components On May 10, Volkswagen Group Polska announced that Volkswagen Poznań Foundry will be completely neutral in terms of carbon dioxide emissions by 2040. It is introducing further pro-environmental solutions that enable it to reduce energy and water consumption. At present, it uses 100% renewable sources. The heat generated in the foundry...

News  Updated at: 2024/05/10

VW unveils ID.3 Pro S model with enhanced power and extended range On May 2, Volkswagen unveiled an upgraded ID.3. In the German market, the ID.3 Pro S now delivers 170 kW as standard, while customers in other markets can decide after purchase whether they want to increase the basic output from 150 kW to 170 kW via function-on-demand. It accelerates 0 to 100 km/hr in 7.1 seconds and extends the WLTP range to 559 km. The ID.3 Pro S optimizes energ...

News  Updated at: 2024/05/03

VW to scale back EV production, may change 50% target for 2030 The Volkswagen (VW) Group unveiled a forecast for the fiscal year ending December 2024, saying that its sales will increase a maximum of 5% from the EUR 322.3 billion (JPY 52.14 trillion) in the previous year, and its operating profit will remain at around last year’s level of 7.5%. In 2024, the group will introduce more than 30 models, but as its sales of electric vehicles (EVs) ar...

News  Updated at: 2024/03/15

Volkswagen unveils ID.3 GTX and ID.7 GTX Tourer sporty electric models On March 13, Volkswagen unveiled the ID.3 GTX and ID.7 GTX Tourer models, expanding its lineup of sporty GTX models. These electric vehicles feature unique exterior designs, distinct front and rear light signatures, sporty interior details, and powerful performance drives. The GTX label, introduced in 2021, signifies the sportiest models in Volkswagen's all-electric ID. produc...

News  Updated at: 2024/03/14

VW to cancel ID.3 production in Wolfsburg On March 8, multiple sources reported that Volkswagen is canceling ID.3 production in the Wolfsburg plant due to low demand for electric vehicles. Earlier, VW was planning to produce this model in Wolfsburg in the summer. However, VW will continue to build the ID.3 exclusively in Zwickau and Dresden. Based on multiple sources...

News  Updated at: 2024/03/11

Volkswagen unveils new 'MORE' versions for ID. family models On February 15, Volkswagen introduced new "MORE" versions in the ID family, offering superior equipment at competitive prices. The ID.3 Pro "MORE" starts at EUR 40,270, featuring a 62 kWh battery, 120 kW charging power, and covers range of up to 432 km. The Pro S "MORE" is priced at EUR 43,460, with an 82 kWh battery, 170 kW charging power, and covers range of up to 562 km. Both models ...

News  Updated at: 2024/02/19

CES 2024: Volkswagen premieres ChatGPT integration in its vehicles On January 8, Volkswagen announced it will present the first vehicles in which ChatGPT is integrated into its IDA voice assistant at CES 2024. In the future, customers will have seamless access to the constantly growing AI database in all Volkswagen models equipped with the IDA voice assistant and have researched content read out to them while driving. Cerence Chat Pro from techno...

News  Updated at: 2024/01/09

VW set to halt production of ID.3 and Cupra Born and to resume ID.4, ID.5, and Audi models in Zwickau plant On December 1, multiple sources reported that the production of VW ID.3 and Cupra Born will pause in Zwickau and Dresden next week, extending until year-end after meeting production targets. VW ID.4, ID.5, and two Audi models will resume production in Zwickau on December 4, 2023, following a temporary halt due to engine shortage of the new ...

News  Updated at: 2023/12/04

VW Zwickau plant adjusts production shifts amid declining EV demand On November 15, multiple sources reported that in Volkswagen Zwickau plant will now operate two shifts instead of three due to declining electric car demand leading to cancelling of shifts at the factory. The decision was taken following an agreement between the plant’s management and the works council. The Zwickau plant also suspended production of the ID.3 compact hatchback a...

News  Updated at: 2023/11/16

VW supports Vatican City's green transition with EV fleet partnership On November 15, Volkswagen announced that it is supporting Vatican City state in its transition to sustainable mobility. By early 2024, the company will deliver nearly 40 fully electric models from its ID. family, including the ID.3, ID.4, and ID.5 through Volkswagen Financial Services. The move is part of the Vatican's "Ecological Conversion 2030" strategy program to reduce th...

News  Updated at: 2023/11/16

VW ID.3 Pro S successfully clears ADAC endurance test On October 27, Volkswagen announced that the German ADAC, Europe's largest auto association had conducted an endurance test of ID.3 Pro S at the Test and Technology Center in Landsberg am Lech, Germany, and given a positive assessment. The vehicle with 77 kWh net battery energy content retained 93% of its high-voltage battery capacity after covering more than 100,000 km. Volkswagen guarantees ...

News  Updated at: 2023/10/30

VW unveils future production plans for passenger vehicles in Germany On September 29, Volkswagen Group announced plans of its Germany plants through 2028 which were presented to the Supervisory Board, focusing on profitable capacity utilization and increased productivity under the “Accelerate forward | Road to 6.5” performance program. The Wolfsburg plant will produce a second electric model alongside the ID.3, with a new all-electric SUV for...

News  Updated at: 2023/10/03