Volkswagen’s largest RV is a small house on the wheels
2025 Greater California accepts technology-focused upgrades including larger screens and more complex ADAs Greater California, California, has been upgraded in 2025, reflecting the makeover craftsmen. Highlights include a new digital cockpit, a camper control panel and more ADAs. The RV is powered by a 2.0-liter turbodiesel engine and comes with an AWD. Volkswagen offers a range of improvements to its largest RV, designed to make it more attractive to campers. This refreshed version of the California Family's flagship model introduces an upgraded screen, better connectivity and new driver help features, among other changes. Greater California was originally launched in 2019 and is based on the Volkswagen Crafter LCV. For the 2025 model, the most eye-catching update is the new standalone infotainment display. This screen is available in 10.4-inch or 12.9-inch sizes with Apple Carplay and Android Auto compatibility, making it easier for users to stay connected on the road. More: Honda's release of camper conversion can be customized for any…
Volkswagen’s entry-level EV mocks, working on the IMP platform
Volkswagen has teased the entry-level electric car product, the new "ID.1" aims to replace the UP hatchback Volkswagen mocked its entry-level electric vehicle product. The new model is designed to replace the discontinued Volkswagen UP hatchback. Volkswagen also revealed various details such as the new platform, the name and what this means for the Indian market. Market positioning The new Volkswagen electric hatchback is expected to be below the Volkswagen ID.2 hatchback. Sources show it will be called Volkswagen ID. one or ID.1. The new electric vehicle hatchback is expected to be a five-seater crossover and attract urban explorers with off-road-inspired body cladding. It will be one of nine models to appear in 2027.The trailer uses a illuminated Volkswagen logo to showcase the model's outline and characteristic LED headlights. DRL began slim and took advantage of mass nostalgia in the mid-2000s. Cross-platform use This entry-level EV will be based on the Volkswagen MEB platform. This means it is shared with…
Volkswagen’s new Teramont Pro preview 2026 Atlas
Redesigned crossover motion streamlined style, modern interior and new engine February 17, 2025 17:27 Volkswagen's Teramont Pro is unveiled in China, and it previews the redesigned map atlas. The crossover has a simplified design and a high-tech interior, with up to six monitors. Power comes from the fifth-generation EA888 engine, producing 268 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque. SAIC Volkswagen has launched a new Teramont Pro in China, which is worth a look, as the model may preview the redesigned map atlas. If so, we can expect a bigger, more advanced seven-seat crossover. Starting from the outside, the Teramont Pro is a streamlined design with a completely enclosed grille with large headlights on either side. They added an exercise prefascia that included various intakes. More: 2026 Volkswagen Photo Gallery Revealed in China's New Teramont Moving backwards we can see the flowing body and flush door handles. The designer also added unique character lines as well as updated greenhouses. Other notable…
Volkswagen’s cheapest ID electric car arrives at 20K in 2027
ID. 1 or ID. One is designed for Europe, combining affordable prices with high quality February 5, 2025 11:59 Volkswagen announced a new entry-level electric car for Europe, possibly called ID. one. Electric vehicles will be one of nine new models to be launched in 2027, expanding Volkswagen's lineup. ID. One will start at 20K euros, while the production ID.2 will all be priced below 25,000 euros. Volkswagen unveils the official trailer for the upcoming entry-level electric vehicle ID in Europe. one. The new model will be launched in 2027 at a starting price of 20,000 euros (for $20,800 at $20,800), and the new model will take over the discontinued Volkswagen location! leave. Thomas Schafer, CEO of the German automaker, described it as "an affordable, high-quality, profitable electric Volkswagen from Europe", stressing that the region is "the champion of automobile manufacturing," stressing that the region is "a car manufacturing champion." Alliance’s reputation. Volkswagen boss said in a separate LinkedIn post…
Volkswagen’s fines for India are added to $ 2.5
Skoda Automatic Volkswagen India Reuters revealed that this is a new development in the legal battle between Volkswagen and the Indian government. Volkswagen's Indian sector Savwipl (Skoda Auto Auto India PVT LTD) sued the Indian government to revoke a considerable $ 1.4 billion tax (12K CR). With punishment and other utensils, Volkswagen may have to cough 2.8 billion US dollars (24K CR). Volkswagen counterattack India The recent development development is based on the Indian Motor Group's $ 1.4 billion (12K CR) tax demand for the Indian business under the Volkswagen Group in Skoda Automatic Volkswagen India PVT LTD. Reduce import tax. Domestic Sales-Volkswagen Virtus 50K Sales Milestone Tax demand mentioned that Volkswagen's CKD parts (Volkswagen, Skoda, and Audi, etc.) mistakenly believe that it is "individual parts." This will attract import taxes only 5 % to 15 %, depending on parts, and CKD cars are suitable for import taxes of 30 % to 35 %. The authorities claim that the public…
Chinese carmaker could buy Volkswagen’s vacant European factory
Volkswagen plans to close two factories to cut costs, which could accelerate the Chinese brand's production ambitions in the region go through Chris Chilton 17 hours ago Chinese brands are reportedly interested in Volkswagen's abandoned factories in Europe. Volkswagen hopes to close two plants to boost profits partly hurt by China's economic downturn. Retrofitting existing factories is faster than building them and helps avoid tariffs. Imagine having to sell your fun weekend car because your wife left you for someone else and you're getting divorced. The person who comes to buy your beloved car is the person your ex left you for. That could be the case for Volkswagen, according to a new report that says China may be interested in buying factories the German automaker doesn't need. Volkswagen is in financial trouble. Last fall, finance chief Arnold Antlitz warned that the automaker had only "a year, maybe two years" to save the brand, months after VW revealed plans to…
Volkswagen’s new Talagon is still a model with Chinese characteristics
Volkswagen Talagon gets unique facelift to make it feel more modern and competitive go through Brad Anderson January 13, 2025 09:50 Volkswagen and FAW have made several styling changes to the SUV. Power still comes from a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine making 268 horsepower. It's unclear whether the upcoming model will continue to offer a 2.5-liter V6 engine. This is the first time we've seen the updated Volkswagen Talagon built specifically for the Chinese market. Volkswagen has been selling the Talagon since early 2021, and while it hardly feels dated, the time for a mid-life facelift has clearly arrived. Photos from China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology show some exterior changes, but unfortunately, no interior photos have been released yet. The front fascia is quite different from the outgoing model. The daytime running lights look slightly thicker, as does the full-width light bar. The upper grille between the lights is also slimmer. Volkswagen designers also created a larger lower…
Volkswagen’s North American sales soared 19%, but sales in China fell 8.3%
Volkswagen sales fell in China and Europe, but that was actually offset by big gains in North and South America Volkswagen will deliver 4.8 million vehicles in 2024, of which SUVs account for 47% of its sales. The Tiguan is the best-selling Volkswagen, followed by the T-Roc, which will be updated in 2025. Despite the 8.3% decline, China remains Volkswagen's largest market, with sales expected to reach 2.2 million units in 2024. Global sales of the Volkswagen brand in 2024 will be 4.8 million vehicles, a year-on-year decrease of 1.4%. Among them, the number of pure electric vehicles was 383,100, a year-on-year decrease of 2.7%. Global sales of the Volkswagen brand in 2024 will be 4.8 million vehicles, a year-on-year decrease of 1.4%. While the overall decline is modest, it highlights the growing challenges posed by increased competition and changing market demands. Among them, pure electric vehicle sales were 383,100 units, a year-on-year decrease of 2.7%. This is an unwelcome…
Volkswagen’s entire ID EV range to receive major redesign
Starting in 2026, Volkswagen's all-electric products will receive a cosmetic makeover. The 2026 Volkswagen ID.2 hatchback will serve as a template for upcoming facelift models. The new look will be combined with a major upgrade to the MEB architecture. Volkswagen is gearing up for a complete redesign of its electric ID range, along with a major upgrade to its MEB architecture. The updated range is due to launch in 2026, with Volkswagen's head of research and development describing the overhaul as "a much bigger change than expected". var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:()}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform !== "DESKTOP") { adpushup.triggerAd("4d84e4c9 -9937-4f84-82c0-c94544ee6f2a"); } else{ adpushup.triggerAd("6a782b01-facb-45f3-a88f-ddf1b1f97657"); The new design concept will draw inspiration from the production version of the Volkswagen ID.2all concept car, which is expected to debut in late 2025 or early 2026. This compact but forward-thinking model will serve as the aesthetic blueprint for Volkswagen's electrified future. Rooted in inheritance and focused on the future Kai Grünitz,…
Volkswagen’s new eHybrid Multivans come with all-wheel drive, almost double
The vans benefit from a larger battery pack and a new torsion beam rear axle with an integrated electric motor November 7, 2024 06:47 The T7 Multivan and California are now available in eHybrid 4Motion form. The ICE works with dual electric motors to produce a total of 241 horsepower. The battery size has nearly doubled, giving the all-electric vehicle a range of up to 59 miles. Volkswagen, on the other hand, is fully committed to the field of electric ID. It's making a splash in North America, while elsewhere it's hedging its bets on minivans with the T7 series, while retaining the internal combustion engine. Outside the U.S., Volkswagen still offers the standard Multivan and its campervan sibling, the California, for those not ready to go fully electric. Unveiled at the IAA Transport show in Germany last September, the models have now been electrified with a new eHybrid 4Motion trim, bringing a plug-in hybrid setup and all-wheel drive capability.…
Volkswagen’s new subcompact SUV will be called Tera
Volkswagen has teased its upcoming subcompact SUV, which will compete with Skoda's smallest SUV to date, the Kylaq. The company has named its SUV Tera, which will initially be sold in Brazil. The Volkswagen Tera is likely to use the MQB A0 IN platform, which underpins the Volkswagen Taigun and Virtus, as well as the Skoda Kushaq and Kylaq. Skoda is yet to launch the Kylaq in India on December 2, but we already know its starting price, Rs 7.89 lakh (ex-showroom). It remains to be seen if and when Volkswagen plans to bring the Tera SUV to our market. If launched, the Tera will compete with other compact SUVs such as Skoda Kylaq, Mahindra XUV3XO and Kia Sonet. The first set of teaser images gave us a brief look at the Tera's front end. Based on this, it is safe to say that the Tera will come with a stylish grille, LED headlights, and chrome strips. The rear end…
The buzz around Volkswagen’s new transport bus
I told myself I will not own a boring car. The family's utility needs affected this somewhat, as my wife and I couldn't find a car to rent with a manual transmission. If I squint, I can pretend our Volkswagen Tiguan is just an oversized GTI. Then the Volkswagen ID.Buzz appeared on my radar. The original plan was to consider the car seeking its normal name at the end of our lease, but that was 18 months ago, well before its November 2024 debut. Instead of investing in a new car, we bought a lease on the Tiguan while we waited for this new minivan. The lack of a clear launch date (combined with the post-pandemic shortage of used cars) led us to shop around. Our plan is to enjoy a new car and by the time the lease is up, we'll have a production-ready ID.Buzz ready to go. But this never materialized. While I'm not interested in electric cars,…
Cupra Raval is Volkswagen’s answer to the electric MINI
Raval is the first in a new range of subcompact electric cars from the Volkswagen Group based on the MEB Short platform go through Chris Chilton 1 hour ago Cupra's Raval subcompact has been spied testing for the first time ahead of its 2025 launch. This small electric car is based on the same MEB Short platform as the Volkswagen ID.2, but it was launched earlier. The front-mounted 222-horsepower motor propels the Raval to 62 mph in 6.9 seconds, and the larger of the two available batteries provides 273 miles of range. Updated 10/13: Our spies have caught another Cupra Raval prototype on the street, giving us a closer look at the details of the upcoming electric car. Additionally, we've gathered the latest information on the Raval's range-topping performance variant, which could share its powertrain with the Volkswagen ID GTI's architecture. Cupra makes some of the best cars in the entire Volkswagen Group lineup, which are often more luxurious, faster…
Volkswagen’s famous Gewürz ketchup has come and gone, and you totally
Volkswagen gives away free ketchup, part number is 00010 ZDK-259-101 September 23, 2024 19:50 Volkswagen is launching its Gewurztraminer ketchup in the United States for the first time. The company is giving away free bottles on its DriverGear website, but all of them have been claimed. The ketchup was introduced in 1996 with part number 00010 ZDK-259-101. Volkswagen doesn't just make cars, we've also covered their sausages several times. However, we're turning to condiments because the automaker is shipping a small amount of its Gewürz ketchup to the U.S. for the first time. Unfortunately, all of the spicy ketchup has already been snapped up by fans, but those who act fast can get a free bottle from Volkswagen's DriverGear store as part of Volkswagen's 75th anniversary celebration in the United States. MORE: Volkswagen sausages more popular than cars While few are lucky enough to get their hands on a bottle, Gewürz ketchup dates back to 1996 and was developed as…
Cupra Raval is Volkswagen’s answer to the Mini Cooper E
The Raval is the first model in Volkswagen Group's new ultra-compact electric vehicle series based on the MEB Short platform. go through Chris Chilton September 19, 2024 09:50 Cupra's Raval supermini has been spotted testing in secret for the first time ahead of its 2025 launch. This small electric car is based on the same MEB Short platform as the Volkswagen ID.2, but will be launched earlier. The front-mounted 222-horsepower engine will propel the Raval to 62 mph in 6.9 seconds, while the larger of the two available batteries should provide 273 miles of range. Cupra makes some of the best cars in the entire Volkswagen Group lineup, cars that are often more luxurious, faster, and more interesting to look at than their VW-branded counterparts. The small Cupra Raval EV, shown for the first time in prototype form, looks to continue that trend. The Raval is based on the same MEB Short platform that VW will use for its ID.2,…
Volkswagen’s new A0 compact SUV revealed ahead of global debut
Volkswagen has officially teased its new compact sedan for the global markets, internally codenamed A0 SUV. The model will first hit the Brazilian market and will slot below the Taigun in the global lineup. It is likely to be named the 'Volkswagen Yeh' when it is launched. Currently, the German manufacturer has not revealed any information about the launch of this SUV in India. However, if this car makes its way to our market, it will compete with the likes of the Kia Sonet, Tata Nexon and the Hyundai Venue. Read on to know more about Volkswagen's compact SUV. Volkswagen A0 Compact SUV: Key highlights The upcoming Ao compact SUV will be built on the MQB-A0 platform, which also underpins a number of globally sold models such as the Polo hatchback, Nivus SUV and T-Cross. It is identical to the MQB-A0-IN architecture, which is highly localised and can accommodate a wide range of body shapes and wheelbases. Also read: Hyundai…
Volkswagen’s Scout Motors confirms it will launch a new model on October 24
The teaser video shows a roof-mounted compass meant to hint at the truck and SUV concepts' off-road capabilities. go through Chris Chilton September 4, 2024 03:23 Scout Motors has confirmed that it will unveil its first new-generation vehicle on October 24, exactly 44 years after the International Scout II was launched. Now Volkswagen's American brand will launch concept versions of its electric SUV and pickup truck before building production versions in South Carolina. Volkswagen acquired the rights to the Scout name in 2020 when it acquired Navistar (International Harvester was renamed Navistar in 1986). We knew they were coming, and now we know when. On October 24, Scout Motors will unveil two concept cars designed to give us a taste of what production electric vehicles will look like when they roll off the production line in South Carolina in 2026. The confirmation was released on social media in the form of a simple teaser video showing a roof-mounted compass with…
Volkswagen’s new India strategy: local partnerships
Volkswagen has decided to sell its stake to a local partner in exchange for ownership of the Indian market. The brand has made several statements about this major decision, including failing to penetrate the market despite huge investments, calling its cars "over-engineered" and not on the right path in the Indian market. These statements were made by Klaus Zellmer, the global CEO of Skoda Auto, the man behind Volkswagen's strategy and investments in India. What is the problem behind Volkswagen's failure in the Indian market? “The company is developing new cost-competitive cars to consolidate its lower market share against "over-engineered" European cars that have failed to succeed.The problem, he said, is "over-engineered" cars, which are often expensive. Indians prefer affordable cars over mechanically well-designed ones. He also stated,On the reasons for negotiating with potential local partners - It is understood that Mahindra & Mahindra is the frontrunner. We have been operating in India for more than 20 years, but have…
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