VW Group operating profit down 14.3% in Q1 2026 On April 30, VW Group announced the financial results for Q1 2026. In Q1 2026, sales revenue decreased by 2.5% YoY to EUR 75.7 billion and the operating profit decreased by 14.3% to EUR 2.46 billion. The Group’s earnings after tax dropped 28.4% to EUR 1.56 billion. Sales volume in the quarter decreased by 4.0% to 2,049,000 units. The revenue decline caused by volume loss is partly offset by strong...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/01

VW to end production of ID.4 electric compact SUV at Chattanooga plant On April 9, Volkswagen of America announced that it would end production of the ID.4 electric compact SUV at its production facility in Chattanooga, Tennessee, in mid-April 2026. The Chattanooga assembly plant will shift its focus to higher-volume vehicle models for the North American market. It will specifically prioritize the new, second-generation 2027 Volkswagen Atlas mids...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/10

NYIAS 2026: Volkswagen debuts all-new second-gen 2027 Atlas SUV On March 31, Volkswagen of America unveiled the all-new 2027 Atlas on the eve of the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS). The second-generation 2027 Atlas is built on the upgraded MQB Evo architecture, and is about an inch longer than the outgoing Atlas, with the width, wheelbase, and height remaining the same. All-new sheet metal and redesigned front and rear lighting give the ...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/02

VW teases interior of new 2027 Atlas ahead of New York reveal On March 19, Volkswagen of America posted a teaser image of the interior of the all-new 2027 Atlas SUV, which looks to be more modern and upscale than the current Atlas. VWoA has a reveal planned for the 2026 New York International Auto Show. The Atlas is built in Chattanooga, Tennessee, alongside the Atlas Sport and electric ID.4 EV. (VWoA release on March 19, 2026)...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/20

VW Atlas teased ahead of New York Auto Show reveal On March 12, Volkswagen Group of America presented a teaser image of the all-new redesigned 2027 Atlas. The company will have a full reveal of the 2027 Atlas at the upcoming New York International Auto Show running from April 3-12. Volkswagen says the new Atlas will feature strong, muscular proportions and sleeker exterior surfacing. The Atlas is built alongside the Atlas Sport and electric ID.4 ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/13

VW teases ID.3 Neo and updates ID.4, ID.5, ID.7 with new features On March 12, VW announced that the successor to the ID.3 will launch as the ID.3 Neo, with its world premiere planned for mid-April 2026. The new electric compact model comes with updated software and new features such as improved Travel Assist with traffic light detection and One Pedal Driving. The ID.4, ID.5, and ID.7 are already available to order with the new software, added dr...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/12

UAW, VW reach historic tentative contract for Chattanooga plant workers On February 5, the United Auto Workers (UAW) labor union announced that it had secured a tentative first contract with Volkswagen AG for workers at its assembly plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee, a historic milestone for the union that had struggled to break into the South's fast-growing auto industry. The deal, which now goes to a vote by members, includes a 20% raise over the...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/06

VW recalls 2023-2025 ID.4 vehicles in U.S. for battery fire risk On January 23, Volkswagen Group of America issued a recall for 43,881 ID.4 electric crossover in the U.S. for their high-voltage batteries that may overheat, potentially resulting in a vehicle fire.  The affected crossovers were produced for model years 2023, 2024, and 2025 from September 2, 2022, through April 10, 2025. These vehicles have no self-discharge detection software. Sup...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/31

VW reported to rename ID.4 as ID. Tiguan along with refreshed design Volkswagen is reportedly planning to rename the ID.4 electric crossover as the ID. Tiguan, in an attempt to give the model better name recognition and tie it to a popular ICE model. According to the IG Metall labor union, the name change will go into effect with the launch of a refreshed version of the ID.4.  Spy photos of ID.4 test mules have been seen sporting an updated fron...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/30

Stellantis Germany and VW welcome Germany’s new EV subsidies On January 19, Stellantis Germany and VW welcomed the German government’s new subsidies for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. Thanks to low leasing rates and programs such as “Electric All In,” electric cars are becoming more affordable. For Opel, the focus is on electric models such as the Grandland Electric and Astra Electric, including a new Astra Electric, which is comin...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/21

VW announces access to Tesla Superchargers with NACS DC adapter in U.S. On November 12, Volkswagen of America announced that its ID.4 and ID. Buzz owners will be able to access the Tesla Supercharger network of 25,000 NACS Partner DC fast chargers, beginning November 18.  Customers must purchase a Volkswagen-approved NACS adapter to enable compatible VW EVs to charge using the North American Charging System (NACS) fast charger plug. NACS DC adap...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/13

Green NCAP conducts real-world testing of Dacia Spring, Hyundai Inster, VW ID.4, and SEAT Ibiza On November 6, Green NCAP tested the Dacia Spring, Hyundai Inster, and Volkswagen ID.4 perform in real-world situations such as winter performance, highway driving, and fast charging. The study, which also compared a gasoline car i.e., the SEAT Ibiza which showed big differences in driving experience, especially in cold conditions. It highlights the i...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/10

Euro NCAP releases new safety ratings for Dongfeng BOX and several other models On October 15, Euro NCAP released new safety ratings of several vehicles. The Dongfeng BOX earned three stars in Euro NCAP’s safety tests. In a frontal crash, several spot welds on the car’s body failed, weakening the structure and reducing protection. The car scored 69% for Adult Occupant Protection, with concerns about safety at higher speeds. Other issues inclu...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/16

Volkswagen of America reports Q3 2025 U.S. sales down 6.0% in tariff-challenged times On October 1, Volkswagen of America announced that its Q3 2025 sales in the U.S. decreased 6% year-over-year to 87,705 units compared to Q3 2024 in a challenging environment of tariffs and disrupted trade patterns. All of VWoA’s passenger cars and half of its SUVs are imported into the U.S. Despite the decrease in overall VW brand sales, SUV sales increased by...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/02

VW to temporarily halt production at German plants amid slowing EV sales On September 25, multiple sources reported that Volkswagen is temporarily halting production at several German plants due to weak demand, especially for electric cars. At the Zwickau plant in Saxony, where the ID.3 and Cupra Born are built, production will stop for a week starting October 6, 2025. The Emden plant, which produces the ID.4 and ID.7, has reduced working hours ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/26

VW raises U.S. prices on 2026 models up to 6.5% On September 19, multiple sources reported that Volkswagen of America is raising starting prices on most 2026 models as it continues to deal with President Trump’s tariffs. The latest price increases by VW range from 2.9 to 6.5 percent, depending on the model. The company released 2026 model-year pricing on the Jetta compact sedan, Taos subcompact crossover, Golf GTI and Golf R, and Atlas and Atla...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/24

Ford to cut shift, up to 1,000 jobs at Cologne EV plant in January, citing weak demand On September 16, Ford said it will cut one shift and up to 1,000 jobs at its Cologne Electric Vehicle Center in Germany, due to weak demand. “In Europe, demand for electric cars remains well below industry forecasts,” Ford said in a statement. “Ford will therefore switch production at the Cologne plant to single-shift operation from January 2026”.  The...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/17

VW reduces production of ID.4 EV at Chattanooga plant, idling 160 workers On September 2, Volkswagen of America notified employees that it is reducing production of the ID.4 compact electric crossover as it struggles with slowing demand for the Chattanooga-built model.  Volkswagen is adjusting production based on market demand after ID.4 sales slumped 65% in the second quarter. Volkswagen had already cut ID.4 production earlier this year after i...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/03

VW extends U.S. pricing guarantee through June amid tariffs On May 29, it was reported that Volkswagen of America will continue to maintain current vehicle sticker prices now through June as it continues to face the impact of U.S. tariffs. “In an effort to keep vehicles affordable for our customers, the brand will cover today’s increased costs,” VWoA said in a statement, saying it will “make pricing decisions that ensure our vehicles rema...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/31

VW introduces ID.4 in Mexico On May 23, Volkswagen officially launched the ID.4 in Mexico, marking its entry into the country’s electric vehicle market with its first all-electric SUV. Built on the MEB platform, the ID.4 features a dual-motor AWD version that delivers 335 hp and 545 Nm of torque, powered by an 82-kWh battery offering up to 423 km range. It has a sleek, aerodynamic design, LED lighting, illuminated emblems, and a spacious “Ope...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/24