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2021
Volkswagen T-Cross updated model goes on sale overseas
Volkswagen's updated T-Cross is on sale in overseas markets, with updated equipment and a new 1.5T engine option.
2021
Volkswagen Group brands announce vehicle recalls in China
The relevant sales companies filed recall plans covering specified imported Audi, Volkswagen, and Bentley vehicles in China. The recalls are scheduled to begin on June 15, 2021, because locking nuts on the rear suspension may crack and affect vehicle handling. The companies said they would replace the affected locking nuts free of charge.
2021
Volkswagen partners with Oettinger on Golf GTI styling kit
Volkswagen partnered with German tuning company Oettinger on an exterior upgrade kit for the eighth-generation Golf GTI, which Volkswagen will include in its official accessories catalogue.
2021
Volkswagen and Bentley announce recalls of 381 vehicles in China
Volkswagen (China) Sales Co. announced that, from February 28, it would recall 291 Volkswagen Passat Variant vehicles and 90 Bentley Continental GTC vehicles in China. The stated hazards included possible engine stalling in some Volkswagen vehicles and possible injury related to remote convertible-roof operation in some Bentley vehicles.
2020
Volkswagen announces an agency sales model for electric cars
Volkswagen announced that its retail partners had agreed to take on an agency role in a new electric-car sales model. The model will begin with the ID.3, for which first-user orders were scheduled to open on June 17.
2020
Volkswagen recalls vehicles in China over transmission component risk
Volkswagen recalled specified imported and domestically produced vehicles in China because a transmission mechatronic unit housing may crack, reduce oil pressure and cause loss of drive. The recall covers 76,432 vehicles across the listed Volkswagen, Audi and Škoda models. Affected parts will be inspected using a new method, and qualifying parts will be replaced free of charge.
2020
Volkswagen announces repeat recall and inspection of vehicles
Volkswagen (China) Sales and FAW-Volkswagen filed recall plans for specified Volkswagen and Audi vehicles. After analyzing replacement parts from an earlier recall, Volkswagen said the previous inspection method could not reliably identify all potentially defective parts; affected vehicles not yet given a replacement housing will be inspected using a new method, and qualifying parts will be replaced free of charge.
2020
FAW-Volkswagen announces a vehicle recall and inspections
FAW-Volkswagen decided to recall specified Audi and Volkswagen vehicles because a transmission component may crack, cause oil pressure to drop, and lead to loss of drive. It said vehicles not previously fitted with a replacement housing would be re-inspected, with an improved repair kit installed free of charge if the affected part was confirmed.
2020
Eight automakers announce vehicle recalls in China
China's State Administration for Market Regulation published seven passenger-car recall notices covering 252,672 vehicles from Volvo, Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar Land Rover, Audi, BMW, Jeep, Volkswagen and Bentley. The notices cited various vehicle defects and safety risks. The article reports free repairs or replacements for affected vehicles in several of the recalls.
2020
Volkswagen unveils the electric E-Bulli
Volkswagen unveiled the E-Bulli online on Friday after the planned presentation at Techno Classica was postponed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Its partner eClassics carried out the zero-emission conversion.
2020
Volkswagen releases 2021 Atlas details and pricing in the US
Volkswagen released US-market pricing and details for the 2021 Atlas, including redesigned exterior details and updated connectivity and driver-assistance features. The model was expected to go on sale in the second quarter of 2020.
2020
Volkswagen announces online unveiling of new Golf models
Volkswagen announced that it would present the Golf GTI, GTD and GTE online after the Geneva International Motor Show was cancelled. The article describes the unveiling as planned, not completed.
2020
Volkswagen plans ID R performance electric car
Volkswagen was reported to be planning a performance electric car called ID R, expected to launch in 2025; the vehicle's battery specifications were still being finalized.
2020
Volkswagen agrees to compensate German customers over emissions claims
Volkswagen said it would pay €830 million in compensation to German customers over the emissions issue, in an effort to settle lawsuits brought by German consumers.
2020
Volkswagen appoints Movassaghi to lead U.S. sales and marketing
Volkswagen announced that Movassaghi would be promoted from senior vice president of U.S. sales to executive vice president responsible for sales and marketing, effective February 3.