Recent events
Recent events tied to this brand in public sources.
Back to profile187 entries · Page 5 of 10
2021
Volkswagen Taiwan offers spring inspection membership promotions
Volkswagen Taiwan offered spring inspection promotions through May 15 to customers who returned their vehicles for spring checks and joined the Volkswagen membership program, including discounted oil packages and selected tire offers.
2021
Volkswagen announces expansion of EV charging infrastructure
Volkswagen announced plans to expand its electric-vehicle charging infrastructure, including operating public fast-charging points in Europe, North America and China. The announced targets were 18,000 in Europe by 2025, 3,500 in North America by the end of 2021 and 17,000 in China by 2025.
2021
Volkswagen plans to present the ID.6 electric SUV at the Shanghai auto show
The article reports that Volkswagen plans to present the ID.6, a three-row, seven-seat electric SUV, at the Shanghai auto show in April; it also reports two versions, ID.6 X and ID.6 Cross.
2021
Volkswagen agrees on a German workforce reduction plan
Volkswagen said it had reached an agreement with its works council on a plan offering partial retirement to employees born in 1964 and early retirement to employees born from 1956 to 1960. The article reports estimates of 3,000–4,000 positions to be reduced at six German plants; the company did not provide an exact figure.
2021
Volkswagen announces the Golf GTI Edition 45
Volkswagen announced that it would soon release the Golf GTI Edition 45, a special edition for the Golf GTI's 45th anniversary. The article also reports that official images of the vehicle had been revealed in advance.
2021
Display Technologies files patent suits against five vehicle makers
Display Technologies sued GM, Harley-Davidson, Honda, Toyota and Volkswagen (Porsche) in March, alleging infringement involving infotainment systems.
2021
Volkswagen partners with Microsoft on autonomous driving development
Volkswagen and Microsoft partnered to use Microsoft's cloud expertise to advance Volkswagen's autonomous driving system. The article says the partnership enabled Volkswagen to configure Microsoft's cloud technology for connected cars, with Volkswagen planning to develop an Automated Driving Platform using Azure.
2021
Volkswagen Taos enters production in Puebla
The Volkswagen Taos entered production at Volkswagen’s Puebla factory in Mexico. The article says the vehicle is intended for the North American region and the U.S. market.
2021
Volkswagen Taiwan offered February purchase promotions
Volkswagen Taiwan offered a free first scheduled maintenance service for specified 2021 T-Cross models, and financing and extended-warranty offers for specified models. The article also states a February 28 order deadline for a limited Arteon offer.
2021
Volkswagen and Silent-Yachts announce yacht development partnership
Volkswagen announced a partnership with German solar yacht manufacturer Silent-Yachts to build a new yacht featuring Volkswagen's MEB powertrain and solar panels as a main power source.
2021
Volkswagen Taiwan opens presales for the facelifted Tiguan
Volkswagen Taiwan announced that it had opened presales for the facelifted Tiguan, initially offering the 280 TSI Elegance model.
2021
Volkswagen Taiwan sets the facelifted Tiguan presale price above the previous model
Volkswagen Taiwan set the presale price for the Tiguan 280 TSI Elegance at NT$1.328 million, NT$30,000 above the comparable previous-model price of NT$1.298 million.
2021
Volkswagen announces end of standard Golf sales in the US
Volkswagen said on Wednesday that it would no longer sell the standard Golf in the United States. The Golf GTI and Golf R were still expected to enter the US market.
2021
Volkswagen launches an AR head-up display system
Volkswagen introduced a new augmented-reality head-up display system, which it planned to equip first in the ID.3 and ID.4 electric models.
2021
Volkswagen Taiwan launches owner service and parts promotion
Volkswagen Taiwan launched a year-end promotion for members, offering a free vehicle safety inspection and discounts on selected original parts and Michelin tires through February 28.
2020
Volkswagen unveils autonomous EV charging robot prototype
Volkswagen unveiled a prototype of an autonomous robot that uses mobile energy-storage units to charge electric vehicles; the robot is part of a concept under development.
2020
Four automakers announce vehicle recalls in China
Jaguar Land Rover, Infiniti, BMW and Volkswagen announced vehicle recalls in China, totaling 41,272 vehicles. The cited hazards included electrical faults, possible fire or fuel leakage, and a roof spoiler that could detach. The notices described free repairs or replacement parts.
2020
Volkswagen inaugurates Hyderabad sales and service facility
Volkswagen inaugurated a new customer facility in Jyothi Nagar, Mehdipatnam, Hyderabad. The 22,000-square-foot facility includes a three-car display and after-sales services.
2020
Volkswagen launches T-Roc in South Africa
Volkswagen expanded its SUV lineup in South Africa with the addition of the T-Roc, which was available with two petrol-engine options and two trim levels at launch.
2020
Jaguar Land Rover files patent lawsuits over Terrain Response technology
Jaguar Land Rover alleged that products from Lamborghini, Volkswagen, and Audi infringed its Terrain Response system patent. It filed a complaint with the U.S. International Trade Commission and federal lawsuits in New Jersey and Delaware seeking compensation from Volkswagen Group.