Continental supplies EcoContact 7 S tire for VW’s all-electric ID.7 Continental AG (Continental) has supplied the EcoContact 7 S tire as original equipment (OE) for Volkswagen's all-electric ID.7 in the 21-inch size. The EcoContact 7 S features the new rubber compound and Smart Energy Casing technology. It uses new materials in the tire carcass, inner layer, and tire wall. These reduce friction inside the tire, lowering rolling resistance, and ...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/28

VW officially cancels delayed ID.7 EV for North America Volkswagen no longer plans to bring its ID.7 electric sedan to the U.S. and Canada. A VW spokesperson cited “the ongoing challenging EV climate” for the decision to not import the model, though, “Electric vehicles continue to be a core part of Volkswagen’s long-term product strategy, and new electric models will continue to be introduced for this market”.  The ID.7 was originally ...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/30

VW ID.7 Pro S sets new efficiency record by achieving 941 km on one charge On January 15, VW announced that it has achieved a new efficiency record with an ID.7 Pro S. The vehicle covered 941 km on a single charge of its 86 kWh battery i.e. 232 km (32.7%) more than its rated 709 km range. The vehicle was tested on the 12.5-km Low Speed Ring in Nardò, Italy with temperatures between 5 and 15°C in December 2024. The test simulated various traffic...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/15

VW Group global sales down 2.3%, BEV sales down 3.4% in 2024 On January 14, VW Group announced its sales results for Q4 2024 and full-year 2024. Sales volume in Q4 2024 was down by 0.8% YoY to 2,503,000 units compared to 2,524,100 units in Q4 2023. In 2024, the sales dropped 2.3% to 9,027,400 units compared to 9,239,500 units in 2023. For the battery electric vehicle (BEV) segment, the sales in Q4 2024 dropped by 0.5% YoY to 238,200 units compare...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/14

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

Euro NCAP reveals test results of driver assistance tech for BMW i5, Mercedes Benz C-Class, VW ID. 7, and BYD ATTO 3 On October 23, Euro NCAP tested five new cars under updated 2024 protocols, revealing differences in driver assistance technology. New measures include enhanced driver monitoring, improved speed assistance, and Safety Backup scenarios for motorcyclist avoidance. BMW i5 and Mercedes-Benz C-Class earned 'Very Good' ratings for their ...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/23

Volkswagen Group reports sales drop of 7.1% amid BEV sales drop of 9.8% in Q3 2024 On October 11, Volkswagen Group announced its sales results for Q3 2024 and YTD 2024 (January - September 2024). Sales volume in Q3 2024 was down 7.1% YoY to 2,176,300 units compared to 2,343,300 in Q3 2023. In YTD 2024, the sales dropped 2.8% to 6.52 million units compared to 6.72 million units in YTD 2023. For the battery electric vehicle (BEV) segment, the sales...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/14

VW announces driving results of all-electric ID.7 On October 2, VW announced the results of a test drive of the all-electric Volkswagen ID.7 Pro S made by the Switzerland team. According to the results, the vehicle could cover 794 km on a single battery charge, significantly more than the official WLTP range of 709km, taking 15 hours and 42 minutes in total. The test took place over 2 days in normal traffic conditions around Zurich. The route pro...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/03

Volkswagen to increase ID.7 production at Emden plant amid surging demand and carbon dioxide regulations On August 26, multiple sources reported that Volkswagen plans to increase production of its new electric car, the ID.7, at the Emden plant in Germany to around 190,000 units next year, up from the originally planned 140,000 units. The adjustment reflects higher-than-expected demand for the ID.7, especially the Tourer variant, which has seen st...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/27

VW announces new versions of ID.7 with pre-sales date for Germany On June 4, VW announced the range expansion of ID.7 models by adding the GTX, ID.7 GTX Tourer, ID.7 Pro S and ID.7 Tourer Pro S versions. The ID.7 GTX fastback, Volkswagen's most powerful electric vehicle, accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.4 seconds thanks to its 250 kW dual-motor all-wheel drive system. It boasts a WLTP range of up to 595 km and features a 200 kW DC fast-chargin...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/05

VW delays North American launch of all-electric ID.7 On May 22, Volkswagen announced that it is delaying the introduction of the all-electric ID.7 sedan in the U.S. and Canada as “market dynamics continue to change”.   VW says the ID.7, which has been on sale in Europe since 2023, has encountered greater demand than expected there after the introduction of the ID.7 Tourer.  In North America, VW experienced strong sales in Q1, with 27.5% gro...

News  Updated at: 2024/05/23

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

Volkswagen Group reports 3.3% drop in BEV global sales in Q1, 2024 On April 10, Volkswagen Group announced that it has delivered 136,400 BEVs globally, a drop of 3.3% YoY in Q1, 2024. Despite a 91% YoY growth in China and declines were seen in Europe with a drop of 24.3% YoY and the USA with a drop of 16.2% YoY. Volkswagen's diversified product portfolio provides flexibility to balance fluctuations in demand, particularly evident in the current s...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/10

VW announces lineup of electric all-new ID.7 ahead of launch in U.S. in Q3 On March 27. Volkswagen of America announced the trim offerings for the all-new 2025 ID.7 midsize electric sedan when it launches in the U.S. market in Q3 2024. The ID.7 will be offered stateside in two trims, Pro S and Pro S Plus, both available in RWD or 4MOTION AWD configuration, with 282 hp and 402 lb-ft of torque on RWD models, and 335 hp on AWD models. Standard feat...

News  Updated at: 2024/03/29

Green NCAP announces ratings of VW ID.7, Škoda Enyaq, Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid, and Opel/Vauxhall Astra 1.5 CDTi On March 21, Green NCAP announced the ratings for four vehicles i.e., Volkswagen ID.7, Škoda Enyaq, Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid, and Opel/Vauxhall Astra 1.5 CDTi. Volkswagen ID.7 achieved a 98% score and a five-star rating, it delivers a range of 506 km in real-world driving and 370 km on the highway at 130 km/h. Škoda Enyaq, a f...

News  Updated at: 2024/03/22

Volkswagen offering USD 13,000 off 2023 ID.4 AWD Pro S Plus in U.S. Volkswagen is offering USD 13,000 off the 2023 ID.4 AWD Pro S Plus with a new lease deal in the U.S., however only ID.4 models with SK batteries qualify. 2024 models with LG batteries are not included.  Volkswagen announced earlier this year that “most” 2023 and 2024 ID.4 models will qualify for the full USD 7,500 EV tax credit, though only those  ID.4 models with U.S.-made...

News  Updated at: 2024/03/16

Volkswagen Annual Media Conference 2024 and Q&A: continue value over volume approach On March 13th, at 09:00 am CET, Volkswagen Group started the Annual Media Conference 2024. The event was broadcast from the Drive Forum in Berlin, where Mr. Oliver Blume (CEO of Volkswagen Group) and Mr. Arno Antlitz (CFO & COO of Volkswagen Group) conducted the proceedings, presenting the sales and financial results of the VW Group in 2023, as well as the outlo...

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

Volkswagen Group unveils 2024 strategy On March 13, Volkswagen Group announced its 2024 outlook. It prioritizes electromobility and digitalization while focusing on new vehicle launches, reducing costs, leveraging synergies within the Group, and strengthening regional positioning, notably in North America. Strategic investment planning aims to enhance competitiveness, expand in attractive growth markets, and strengthen the product portfolio. Inve...

News  Updated at: 2024/03/13

VW starts pre-sales of ID.7 Tourer in Europe On March 7, VW announced the start of pre-sales for the ID.7 Tourer. The electric business and leisure all-rounder offers space for five people with up to 605 liters of luggage. Maximum load capacity is up to 1,714 liters. At the beginning of pre-sales, the vehicle can be configured as the ID.7 Tourer Pro that features a 210-kW electric drive and a 77-kWh battery offering a WLTP range of up to 607 km. ...

News  Updated at: 2024/03/08