Volkswagen Group Components delivers Essential Components for Volkswagen’s ID.4

Central components for the first world e-car from international sites Firm focus on products that are viable for the future CEO Thomas Schmall: “We can expect to be one of the largest manufacturers of automotive e-components […]

Volkswagen Engages in Improving Working Conditions in Artisanal Cobalt Mines in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Volkswagen joins “Cobalt for Development”, a cross-industry initiative launched by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH Sustainable cobalt mining is an important cornerstone of electrification Project activities improve living and working conditions for miners and […]

Well-Balanced & Sporty at the Same Time– the New ID.4 chassis

Complex axle construction, compact five-link suspension at the rear Aerodynamically optimized wheels, combination tires and powerful brakes Electronic Stability Control as central unit for more agility and stability Top model ID.4 Max with progressive steering and […]

Volkswagen Group & Greece to Create Model Island for Climate-Neutral Mobility

Lighthouse project: Mediterranean island of Astypalea to transition to e-mobility, smart mobility solutions and green power generation Volkswagen and Greece sign memorandum of understanding Prime Minister Mitsotakis: “The ambitious endeavor is the result of a close […]

TRATON AG & Hino Join Forces in E-mobility & Plan to Establish Procurement Joint Venture

Companies to deepen their strategic partnership further to leverage synergies Cooperation in e-mobility to advance sustainable powertrains and speed up product development Signed framework agreement for future joint venture aiming at realizing synergies in global procurement […]

Volkswagen Invests in Automation for Emden, Hanover & Chattanooga Plants

Volkswagen Passenger Cars and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles brands step up pace of transformation to e-mobility era More than 2,200 new robots ordered for planned production of electric cars at Emden, Hanover and Chattanooga These are to […]

European CEO Alliance Emphasis Cross-Industry Collaboration to Fight Climate Change

Members agree at first meeting: “We support the EU Green Deal. The climate targets are feasible, with sustainable growth and future-proof jobs ahead” Volkswagen and 11 leading European companies collaborate on decarbonization of economy and society Investments […]

Start of the 20,000-Kilometre Marathon: Testing the Long Distance Qualities of the New ID. 3EW ID.3

Record driver Rainer Zietlow and his co-driver Dominic Brüner set out today for a two-month tour of Germany in a fully electric Volkswagen The first external test of an 3 Pro S1 with 77kWh battery capacity (net) […]

Volkswagen & Uber Launch Pilot Project with Electric Vehicles in Berlin

Uber partners use e-Golf01 for “Uber Green” sustainable ride hailing service Day of action with partners held as virtual event Holger B. Santel, Head of Sales and Marketing Germany: “Through our cooperation with Uber, we are helping […]

Volkswagen unveils the all-new 2021 ID.4 Electric SUV

The ID.4 is available to reserve on vw.com starting today for just $100 with the first vehicles being delivered to customers later this year. Reservations for the ID.4 start online today with 50-state launch in early 2021 MSRP […]

“Light is the New Chrome”: Light Design of the New Volkswagen ID.4

New light solutions for the first electrically driven SUV IQ.Light: LED matrix headlights with daytime headlights and headlights that greet before the drive starts 3D LED tail light clusters: new technology for extremely homogeneous light The […]

E-mobility Forerunner Volkswagen Ensures Greater Transparency in Procurement of Battery Raw Materials

Partnership to expand audits and traceability agreed with responsible sourcing specialist RCS Global Volkswagen Group committed to responsible procurement of battery raw materials Focus on respecting human rights, better working conditions and environmental protection along the […]

Volkswagen sets Course for Green Electricity to Power all Freight Carried on Deutsche Bahn

Volkswagen Group aiming for all rail transport of materials and vehicles inside Germany to be run 100% on green electricity by the start of 2021 Switch-over to reduce CO2 by 26,700 tonnes compared to using the standard […]