Posts Tagged ‘Volkswagen’
Volkswagen is Exploring the Possibility of Flying Cars
Volkswagen has become the latest major automaker to explore flying cars. The German vehicle manufacturer has announced that it is conducting a “feasibility study” into flying cars. They are joining a growing number of automakers that are looking into the potential technology. However, VW is focusing its efforts in the flying car space in China.…
Read MoreInside the 2021 Volkswagen Jetta: VW Raises The Bar
Known for keeping it simple and sticking to a budget, the Volkswagen lineup won’t drop jaws. However, that shouldn’t devalue their simple and efficient approach to a family sedan. It’s one of the main things that’s kept VW very successful over the years. The 2021 Volkswagen Jetta sticks to this formula. It brings a very…
Read MoreToyota Surpasses Volkswagen To Become Top-Selling Automaker
Toyota has overtaken Volkswagen to become the world’s top-selling automaker. New sales numbers show that Toyota took the sales mantel from VW in 2020. The global slump in demand caused by the pandemic apparently hit VW harder than others. It’s the first time Toyota has been the global sales leader in more than five years.…
Read MoreVolkswagen To Bring Small Electric Car To The Masses
Volkswagen is developing a smaller electric car for the mass market. They say it’s in anticipation of even tougher climate regulations. VW sees a small, affordable EV as a means of boosting its sales in a new green era. Under the project dubbed “Small Battery Electric Vehicle,” (or Small BEV) engineers are developing a battery…
Read MoreThe Truth Behind the Volkswagen Emissions Scandal
It was recently announced that former Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn will stand trial in Germany for his role in the “Dieselgate” scandal. It’s no surprise that Dieselgate is back in the news five years after the scandal first rocked the automotive industry. This is the story that will not die, largely because of its scope.…
Read MoreInside the 2021 Volkswagen Passat: Pure German Practicality
These days, it’s hard to stand out from the crowd. This is especially true for the automotive industry, where the decision to go with one model over another often comes down to the most minor of details. In the entertainment industry, they call it being forgettable. When it comes to trends, well, in the words…
Read MoreCould The Volkswagen Beetle Return As An Electric Vehicle?
The Volkswagen Beetle might be making a comeback – already! After 74 years of production, Volkswagen discontinued the compact Beetle sedan in 2019. At the time, the German automaker said it would not redesign or relaunch the Beetle again. Instead, the “people’s car” would be relegated to the history books. Volkswagen CEO Herbert Diess declared,…
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