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2021
Greenpeace Germany takes legal action against Volkswagen over emissions targets
Greenpeace Germany took legal action against Volkswagen, claiming that the carmaker was not doing its part to combat climate change. Its demands included ending production of internal-combustion-engine cars by 2030 and reducing carbon emissions by 65% from 2018 levels.
2021
Volkswagen ID.4 named to Popular Mechanics’ 2021 Automotive Excellence Awards list
Popular Mechanics named Volkswagen’s ID.4 to its 2021 Automotive Excellence Awards list.
2021
Greenpeace Germany sues Volkswagen over climate action
Greenpeace Germany's leaders and environmental activist Clara Mayer sued Volkswagen in a German court, alleging that the automaker was not doing enough to combat climate change. They demanded, among other things, an end to internal-combustion-engine production by 2030 and lower carbon emissions; Volkswagen rejected the demands.
2021
Volkswagen expands research collaboration with ORNL and the University of Tennessee
Volkswagen Group of America’s Innovation Hub Knoxville expanded its research collaboration with Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the University of Tennessee to explore materials science and recycling concepts for electric mobility and sustainable transportation.
2021
Volkswagen presents the ID.5 model family
Volkswagen presented the ID.5 family, including the ID.5 and its higher-performance ID.5 GTX model. The article says the vehicles may be introduced to the Chinese market in the future through imports; it does not report that market entry as completed.
2021
Volkswagen announces 2022 Jetta pricing
Volkswagen announced that 2022 Jetta pricing would start at $20,195, and the article reports a $1,200 increase in the base price compared with the prior model year.
2021
Volkswagen begins ID.3 sales in China
Volkswagen began selling the ID.3 in China; the article reports that sales started on Friday and that three variants were offered.
2021
Volkswagen partners with Orix for Taigun subscriptions
Volkswagen tied up with car leasing company Orix for its Taigun subscription plan. Orix will handle insurance and periodic maintenance services.
2021
Volkswagen introduces Taigun subscription plan
Volkswagen introduced a subscription plan for its Taigun SUV in India, with monthly rentals, insurance and periodic maintenance included. The plan is initially offered through 30 dealerships in seven cities.
2021
Volkswagen recalls Passat and Atlas vehicles over wheel-bearing bolts
Volkswagen's Product Safety Committee decided on October 8 to recall 30 Passat and Atlas vehicles assembled with improperly tightened wheel-bearing bolts. The article says the company was aware of one field claim involving noise from a loose bolt; the remedy is replacement of bolts if a dealership technician finds incorrect wheel-bearing torque.
2021
Volkswagen opens presales for the updated Tiguan Allspace in Taiwan
Volkswagen Taiwan opened presales for the updated 2022 Tiguan Allspace, offering three variants to consumers.
2021
Volkswagen launches car subscription service with Orix in India
Volkswagen rolled out a subscription-based car ownership service in partnership with Orix in seven Indian cities, offering the Polo, Vento and T-Roc with subscription tenures of 24, 36 or 48 months.
2021
Volkswagen agrees to $42 million Takata airbag settlement
Volkswagen's U.S. unit agreed to a $42 million settlement covering 1.35 million vehicles equipped with faulty Takata airbag inflators. The settlement provides for reimbursement of specified owner costs, and a large portion of the funds will be used to boost recall completion rates.
2021
Volkswagen launches AutoAbo car subscription in Germany
Volkswagen launched Volkswagen AutoAbo, a subscription service that lets customers in Germany drive an ID.3 or ID.4 without buying it.
2021
Volkswagen releases the 2022 Jetta
Volkswagen released the 2022 Jetta, with updated engines, safety technology and features. The company said the model was expected to reach U.S. dealers in the fourth quarter of 2021.
2021
Volkswagen collaborates with enthusiast on Golf GTI BBS concept
Volkswagen collaborated with Philadelphia-based Volkswagen enthusiast Jamie Orr to create a retro-styled concept car based on the 2022 Golf GTI.
2021
Volkswagen raised its projected operating margin range
Following its first-half results, Volkswagen raised its projected operating return on sales range to 6%–7.5%, from 5.5%–7%.
2021
Volkswagen reported first-half earnings
Volkswagen reported first-half earnings of 11.4 billion euros ($13.5 billion), which the article described as record earnings.
2021
Volkswagen-led consortium discusses acquiring Europcar
Europcar confirmed that it was discussing an acquisition offer from a consortium led by Volkswagen, together with Attestor Capital and Pon Holdings. The reported proposed price was €0.50 per share; the deal had not been finalized.
2021
HARTING sponsors Volkswagen 48-state driving challenge
HARTING partnered with Volkswagen as a sponsor for a challenge to drive a VW ID.4 across the 48 contiguous US states.