Tough times for Audi, VW, and Porsche could make October a great time to buy
Tough times for Audi, VW, and Porsche could make October a great time to buy

Volkswagen Group is going through some tough times these days. Labor disputes, increased competition in China, and a few market misses on big swings are all playing a part, but that doesn’t mean the EVs themselves aren’t great – and with all the big re…

Volkswagen Mission Efficiency: the XL1 comes back as 1,000-mile range electric car
Volkswagen Mission Efficiency: the XL1 comes back as 1,000-mile range electric car

Volkswagen just unveiled the Mission Efficiency, a concept it’s calling the world’s most efficient near-production electric car — and to me, it’s the return of the XL1, one of my all-time favorite cars, finally done as a proper EV.

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Rivian gets another $1B from Volkswagen

The two companies have been collaborating on a joint venture that would see Rivian tech go in VW’s EVs.

New electric VW packs XPeng tech, 800V electronics, and 425 mile range
New electric VW packs XPeng tech, 800V electronics, and 425 mile range

Volkswagen has released a new ID.UNYX 08 electric crossover for the Chinese market with a sharp look, an ultra-fast charging 800V system architecture, and a starting price that’s bound to steal even more sales from the struggling Tesla brand.

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