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2020
FAW-Volkswagen announces planned launch of the TAYRON X
A report said the TAYRON X had rolled off the production line in early April and was expected to officially launch in early June. The article presents the launch as planned, not completed.
2020
Volkswagen Malaysia updates Welcome Back campaign benefits
Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia updated its Welcome Back aftersales campaign to add priority booking, complimentary car sanitisation and a 10% discount for Volkswagen owners serving as frontliners.
2020
Volkswagen confirms planned Touran discontinuation
Volkswagen confirmed that production of the Touran compact MPV is planned to end in two years, according to the report. The article also says the ID.Buzz is expected to indirectly replace it.
2020
Volkswagen says ID.Buzz is planned for 2022 launch
Volkswagen research board member Frank Welsch said the ID.Buzz electric vehicle is planned to launch in 2022; the article describes this as a future plan.
2020
Volkswagen announces temporary layoffs at Tennessee plant
Volkswagen said it would temporarily lay off 1,500 workers at its assembly plant in Tennessee starting April 11, in response to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The source presents this as a future action; it does not provide a publication date to establish the announcement date.
2020
UK court rules Volkswagen liable in Dieselgate class lawsuit
The High Court in London ruled that Volkswagen was liable in Britain in a case concerning defeat devices installed in about 1.2 million diesel vehicles. The court found the devices subverted EU emissions tests; compensation for owners was to be determined later.
2020
Volkswagen and Faurecia partner to produce protective equipment
Volkswagen and its fabric supplier, Faurecia, announced a collaboration to produce personal protective equipment for medical providers.
2020
Volkswagen and Faurecia modify a Mexico plant to make protective equipment
Volkswagen worked with Faurecia to modify a Mexico-based manufacturing plant so it could produce masks and gowns; the article also reported planned weekly production capacity of about 250,000 masks and 50,000 gowns.
2020
Volkswagen unveils Basecamp off-road accessories for the Atlas
Volkswagen unveiled a range of Basecamp off-road accessories for the 2021 Atlas SUV, including exterior styling components, wheels and all-terrain tires.
2020
Volkswagen announces planned Tiguan and Arteon plug-in hybrid models
Volkswagen announced that it planned to introduce plug-in hybrid versions of the Tiguan and Arteon during 2020.
2020
Volkswagen reports planned launch of the I.D. Buzz production model
A report about Volkswagen's I.D. Buzz said the production model was expected to be officially launched in 2022. The article describes the launch as a future prospect, not a completed release.
2020
Volkswagen India launches the T-Roc
Volkswagen India launched the T-Roc in India at an introductory ex-showroom price of ₹19.99 lakh. Deliveries were planned to begin by mid-April 2020.
2020
Volkswagen announces temporary closures of most European plants
Volkswagen announced that it would close most of its European factories for two weeks, citing uncertainty about vehicle and parts supplies during the coronavirus outbreak. The report said other European plants would stop production on Friday.
2020
Volkswagen halts operations at factories in four countries
Volkswagen said its factories in Italy, Spain, Slovakia and Portugal had stopped operations. The article also reported that most other European factories, including its Wolfsburg headquarters plant, were to begin shutdowns and reduced production that week for two to three weeks.
2020
Volkswagen unveils new-generation Caddy
Volkswagen unveiled the fifth-generation Caddy in Düsseldorf. The article describes updated dimensions, technology, driver-assistance features, and engine options.
2020
Audi recalls more than 100,000 vehicles over Takata airbags
More than 100,000 older Audi vehicles are being recalled because faulty Takata airbags could deploy too slowly or with excessive force, potentially causing injury or death. Audi manufacturer Volkswagen said it would begin notifying affected owners in late March and did not yet have repair parts.
2020
Volkswagen unveils ID.CROZZ concept vehicle in India
Volkswagen unveiled the ID.CROZZ concept electric vehicle at the Auto Expo in Greater Noida, India.
2020
Volkswagen recalls nearly 107,000 vehicles sold under Audi
Volkswagen is recalling nearly 107,000 older vehicles sold under its Audi luxury brand because Takata driver's air bag inflators may malfunction or hurl shrapnel in a crash. The article says the problem has led to at least one death.
2020
Volkswagen introduces new brand design in India
Volkswagen introduced its new brand design for the Indian market at Auto Expo 2020.
2020
Volkswagen unveils Tiguan Allspace and T-Roc in India
Volkswagen unveiled the Tiguan Allspace and T-Roc SUVs in India at Auto Expo 2020. The article said the SUVs would be launched in the country later that year.