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2020
Ford and Volkswagen sign strategic alliance agreement
Ford and Volkswagen formally signed a strategic alliance agreement covering cooperation in commercial vehicles, pickups, electric vehicles and autonomous driving. The agreement describes product plans for future years.
2020
Volkswagen announces Ralf Brandstaetter as VW brand CEO
Volkswagen announced that Ralf Brandstaetter would take over as CEO of the VW brand on July 1, replacing Herbert Diess in that role. Diess would remain group chief executive.
2020
Volkswagen India launches Das WeltAuto 3.0
Volkswagen India launched Das WeltAuto 3.0, its pre-owned car business in India, offering services for people looking to buy or sell used cars.
2020
Volkswagen closes $2.6 billion investment in Argo AI
Volkswagen closed its $2.6 billion investment in self-driving startup Argo AI. The investment includes the transfer of Volkswagen's Munich-based Autonomous Intelligent Driving unit to Argo AI.
2020
Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia launches nationwide home delivery
Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia launched a nationwide home delivery service for new cars, available through every Volkswagen dealership in the country. Delivery is free for customers located within 20 km of a dealership.
2020
Volkswagen announces planned acquisition of a 50% stake in JAC Holding
Volkswagen announced plans to acquire a 50% stake in JAC Holding and gain control of JAC Volkswagen.
2020
Volkswagen announces investment for 50% stake in JAC holding company
Volkswagen announced an investment of 1 billion euros to acquire a 50% stake in Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Group Holding Co., the parent company of JAC Motors.
2020
Volkswagen China plans investment in Gotion High-Tech
Volkswagen (China) Investment agreed to acquire shares in Gotion High-Tech through a share transfer and a planned private placement. If both transactions are completed, Volkswagen China would hold 26.47% of the shares and become Gotion High-Tech's largest shareholder.
2020
Planned increase of Volkswagen China Investment's stake in JAC-Volkswagen
The parties planned a capital increase in JAC-Volkswagen that would result in Volkswagen China Investment holding 75% of the joint venture after the transaction is completed; final agreements were sought by July 31, 2020.
2020
Volkswagen set to become Gotion High-Tech's largest shareholder
On May 28, Gotion High-Tech announced a change in its largest shareholder. Through a share transfer and a private placement, Volkswagen was set to become the largest shareholder, with 26.47% of the total shares.
2020
Volkswagen withdraws Polo GTI from European markets
Volkswagen reportedly started withdrawing the Polo GTI from several European markets, including France, the United Kingdom and Germany, citing the Euro 7 emissions regulations.
2020
Volkswagen makes WeConnect Go available in South Africa
Volkswagen announced that its WeConnect Go app was available in South Africa. The app lets Volkswagen owners access vehicle information and request servicing appointments.
2020
Volkswagen offers finance deals on approved used cars
Volkswagen announced offers for used-car buyers in Ireland, including a 4.9 per cent APR PCP finance package.
2020
Volkswagen announces recall of 55 imported Tiguan vehicles in China
Volkswagen (China) Sales Co. announced a recall covering 55 imported 2017–2018 model-year Tiguan vehicles. The roof spoiler may detach because the adhesive bonding effect was affected by insufficient factory work instructions. The recall repairs are scheduled to begin on August 15, 2020; the company will install fixing bolts free of charge.
2020
Volkswagen apologizes for advertisement
Volkswagen apologized for an advertisement that appeared to show a Black man being mocked and flicked away by white hands. The company said the advertisement was in poor taste and did not accurately reflect its views or values.
2020
Volkswagen withdraws Golf Instagram advert after racism criticism
Volkswagen withdrew an Instagram advert for its Golf cars that it admitted was racist and insulting. The company said it would investigate how the advert came about and draw consequences; Volkswagen representatives also apologised.
2020
Volkswagen apologizes for racist Instagram ad and says it will investigate
Volkswagen removed an ad from its German Instagram account after admitting it was racist. A spokesperson apologized and said the company would investigate how it happened and draw necessary consequences.
2020
Volkswagen responds to backlash over advert
After the advert was criticized online as racist, Volkswagen called it tasteless, pulled it, and said there would be consequences.
2020
Volkswagen launches online car-buying service in India
Volkswagen introduced a digital platform in India through which customers can choose and book cars or services from its website, select a dealership, and arrange service options.
2020
FAW-Volkswagen announces planned launch of the eighth-generation Golf in China
FAW-Volkswagen was reported to have confirmed that the new Golf would officially launch in October; the article describes the vehicle as the eighth-generation model.