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Your Next Uber in LA Could Be a Retro-Styled Autonomous VW Bus
Uber and Volkswagen's MOIA America brand begin testing the eye-catching electric ID. Buzz in Los Angeles today, with human operators behind the wheel to start.
Volkswagen: Tesla Supercharger Access Is Delayed Due to 'Technical Challenges'
Porsche also seems to be having difficulty connecting its app to Tesla's EV chargers.
Uber to Offer First Shared Autonomous Rides With Funky VW Microbus
Uber will revive carpooling with Volkswagen ID.Buzz vans, offering passengers a roomier and potentially cheaper ride over Waymo, and beat Tesla's 'robovan' to the punch.
Volkswagen to Bring Back Physical Buttons to All Vehicles
The German car giant’s lead designer called the move away from physical buttons in favor of touch screens 'a mistake.'
VW's $21K EV Proves Affordable Options Exist, Americans Just Don't Want Them
The ID.EVERY1 joins the company's upcoming lineup of small, entry-level electric cars for urban drivers—but only in Europe. VW tells us there is little demand for this type of vehicle in the US.
Here's How Honda's Self-Driving AI Partner Plans to One-Up Tesla
At CES, the Japanese automaker debuted new EVs it says will have more advanced autonomous capabilities than Teslas do today thanks to new software partner Helm.ai.
Insecure Database Exposes Location Data of 460,000 Volkswagen EVs
Data on 800,000 VW electric cars sat exposed for months, including the precise location of nearly 460,000 EVs. It does not appear that any of that info was accessed by bad actors, though.
Electric Americana: Scout Motors Revives 1961 Truck With Tech-Focused EV Lineup
The Volkswagen-backed startup debuts its SUV and truck concepts, on order now with 300 to 500 miles of range, a 'snappy' touch screen, and a for-Americans-by-Americans ethos.
AI Road Trip: Volkswagen Rolling Out ChatGPT Integration
With a Plus Speech with AI subscription, VW's IDA voice assistant will get outside help from ChatGPT to answer questions or generate other audio content.
Volkswagen Wants to Be Fun So It's Adding Games to Its Vehicles (in Europe)
Similar to Tesla, Volkswagen is adding multi-player games to a wide range of its vehicles starting this fall, but not for American drivers.
VW ID.Buzz Starts at $60K With 234-Mile Range, Modern-Yet-Retro Style
Volkswagen reveals the price and range of the electric microbus ahead of its fall 2024 debut. Here's how it stacks up to competitors.
Volkswagen Inks Deal to Mass-Produce Solid-State Batteries for 1 Million EVs
A new agreement between VW-backed PowerCo and QuantumScape could finally bring the next-gen battery tech to market for higher electric range, faster charging, and improved safety.
VW ID.Buzz Hits Dealers This Fall With Lots of Style and Almost No Competition
Volkswagen is gearing up for the US debut of the vintage revival microbus, which will be the only minivan-style electric car on the market.
Peace, Love, and Battery Power: 1967 Volkswagen Microbus vs. 2024 ID. Buzz
The original retro van and new electric version sat side-by-side at the Chicago Auto Show, revealing just how much has changed in the past few decades.
CES 2024: Volkswagen to Integrate ChatGPT With Its Cars' Voice Assistant
The in-vehicle chatbot can answer questions as well as automate functions like controlling the air conditioning. It's rolling out first in Europe, but it's unclear if we'll see it in the US, too.
No More EV Battery Replacements? VW's Solid State Cell Holds Up for 300K Miles
EV batteries tend to lose range capacity over their lifetime, but Volkswagen-backed startup PowerCo says it tested one from California-based QuantumScape that 'practically does not age.'
Volkswagen Is Testing Its Driverless Vehicles in Austin
Volkswagen's autonomous driving program kicks off in Austin, Texas, this month with two all-electric ID. Buzz vehicles.
VW's ID. Buzz Is an Automotive and Cultural Icon Electrified
The new EV van combines retro styling with a modern powerplant and cabin, but plenty of question marks remain.
Volkswagen ID.7 Is a Tech-Focused, High-Range Sedan Ready to Compete With Tesla
The ID.7 boasts a 15-inch screen with a brand-new operating system, plus a head-up display and 400-mile range, making it a compelling Model 3 alternative—if VW prices it right.
US EV Sales Hit New Record, And People Are Buying More Than Just Teslas
Although gas-powered cars still dominate, EVs are gaining in popularity in the US, thanks in part to federal tax credits and more affordable vehicles.
