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Supply chain problems now the rule, not exception, says VW

28 October 2022

BERLIN: Volkswagen's chief executive warned today that supply chain problems were now the rule and not the exception, with the carmaker sitting on 150,000 unfinished vehicles becau...

VW brand will only produce electric cars in Europe from 2033...

27 October 2022

BERLIN: Volkswagen will only produce electric cars in Europe from 2033, its boss Thomas Schaefer said on Wednesday, committing to an earlier date than its previous 2033-2035 target...

ID.4 electric SUV previewed at Volkswagen Fest

15 October 2022

Update: As of March 2025, Volkswagen has yet to launch the ID.4 in Malaysia.   PETALING JAYA: Early this month, CarSifu announced that the VW ID.4 electric SUV would be...

VW 4S dealership opens in Setia Alam

13 October 2022

KUALA LUMPUR: Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia and Goh Brothers Motor have launched the latest addition to the Volkswagen network, Volkswagen Setia Alam. This is the third aut...

VW targeting 20-30% automation at new electric vehicle plant

11 October 2022

WOLFSBURG: Volkswagen is looking at automating 20-30% of production at its upcoming Trinity plant near its Wolfsburg headquarters, the plant's chief production officer said today. ...

VW ID.4 electric SUV to be previewed at Volkswagen Fest

05 October 2022

KUALA LUMPUR: The all-electric ID.4 will be previewed at the Volkswagen Fest, which is making a comeback after a break caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. The ID.4 is Volkswagen’s ...

VW Malaysia offers aftersales deals as part of 'We Drive Foo...

04 October 2022

KUALA LUMPUR: Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) announced on Monday the launch of its "We Drive Football" campaign. To be held throughout the final quarter of 2022, the ...

Volkswagen teams up with Umicore on battery materials

26 September 2022

BERLIN: Volkswagen announced today a US$2.9 billion (RM13.3bil) battery parts joint venture with Belgian materials firm Umicore, becoming the latest European automaker to bring bat...

VW unveils design study GEN.TRAVEL

23 September 2022

PARIS: Volkswagen is set to present an innovative design study that will redefine the long-distance mobility of the future on Sept 24. The all-electric powered Innovation Experi...

VW, Elia sign MoU to explore vehicle integration into power ...

23 September 2022

FRANKFURT: Volkswagen's charging unit Elli has signed a memorandum of understanding with Belgian network operator Elia and one of its start-ups to explore the integration of electr...

VW does not see chip shortage ending in 2023, says weekly

19 September 2022

BERLIN: Volkswagen no longer sees chip shortages ending in 2023, and the German carmaker is preparing for the "new normal" of supply chain disruptions, Murat Aksel, head of procure...

VW to speed up electric vehicle transition, says new CEO

01 September 2022

BERLIN: Volkswagen will accelerate its transition towards electric vehicles, but needs to find the right "rhythm" as it makes the shift, new chief executive Oliver Blume said at an...

VW and Mercedes-Benz leading in connected car innovation, s...

27 August 2022

MUNICH: Volkswagen remains the most innovative company in the connected car sector, ahead of Mercedes-Benz and Tesla, while BMW is falling behind, according to new industry researc...

VW aims to take stakes in Canadian mines, mine operators, sa...

23 August 2022

BERLIN: Volkswagen aims to enter the mining business in Canada to ensure its raw material supply for battery production, a board member for the German carmaker told Handelsblatt da...

VW and Mahindra deepen EV component cooperation

16 August 2022

FRANKFURT: Volkswagen AG and Mahindra & Mahindra on Monday expanded their cooperation and signed a term sheet under which the German carmaker will supply electric components to...

VW new CEO plans to downsize management board, say sources

10 August 2022

HAMBURG: Volkswagen's incoming chief executive Oliver Blume aims to shrink the size of the group's management board as one of his first moves after his promotion, say several peopl...

Volkswagen eShowroom upgraded with live view of available un...

09 August 2022

KUALA LUMPUR: Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has refreshed its eShowroom to provide greater convenience for those looking to buy a Volkswagen. On the revamped website...

Entry-level Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Life introduced from ...

01 August 2022

KUALA LUMPUR: Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has introduced the new entry-level Tiguan Allspace Life priced from RM172,990. Completing the Tiguan Allspace trio in Mal...

VW Golf R-Line is priced at RM169,990

29 July 2022

KUALA LUMPUR: The new Volkswagen Golf R-Line's price is finally confirmed at RM169,990. When Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) launched the Golf R-Line, Golf GTI and Gol...

VW starts US assembly of all-electric ID.4 flagship

26 July 2022

CHATTANOOGA (USA): Volkswagen of America (VWoA) today marked the start of production of its all-electric ID.4 compact SUV in Chattanooga, Tenn., the company’s first electric vehicl...