Volkswagen: News

Vokswagen is a German automaker under the Volkswagen Group, with its headquarters based in Wolfsburg. It was founded in 1937 by the German Labour Front, an organization under the Nazi party led by Adolf Hitler in Berlin. Volkswagen, which can be translated to “people’s car” was a project aimed at producing an affordable vehicle which could fit two adults and three children. The iconic Beetle was one of the carmaker’s first designed cars in collaboration with Porsche, followed by Golf, Scirocco, and Polo. Over the years, the company has also been a part of many controversies, including the Dieselgate scandal. Currently in India, its portfolio entails a range of SUVs like Tiguan and T-Roc, hatchbacks like Polo and Polo GT, and sedans like the Vento and Passat.

11 Nov 2024

Air Pollution

Why thousands of cars may get recalled in the UK

Almost a decade after the original Volkswagen 'dieselgate' scandal, the UK government is secretly investigating whether other carmakers also underreported emission levels of their vehicles.

08 Nov 2024

Audi

Audi unveils new brand in China without iconic 4-ring logo

Audi has unveiled a new branding strategy for the Chinese market, one that notably omits its iconic four-ring logo.

28 Oct 2024

Layoff News

Volkswagen shutting 3 German factories, laying off thousands of employees

Volkswagen, Europe's largest carmaker, is planning a major restructuring involving the closure of at least three factories in Germany, and layoffs of tens of thousands of employees.

23 Oct 2024

United Kingdom

Volkswagen fined $34.9M for unfair lending practices in UK

Volkswagen Group UK's financial services division has been ordered to pay $34.9 million in fines and compensation, after an investigation by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

24 Sep 2024

Volkswagen Taigun

Indian students build one-off Volkswagen Taigun pickup truck

Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited (SAVWIPL) has unveiled a unique Taigun pickup truck, created as part of a student project.

24 Sep 2024

Mahindra & Mahindra

Is Mahindra buying a stake in Volkswagen India?

Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) has expressed its intention to broaden its collaboration with Volkswagen Group in India.

04 Sep 2024

ChatGPT

Own a Volkswagen? You can now get answers from ChatGPT

Volkswagen has announced an upgrade to its in-car artificial intelligence (AI) voice assistant, IDA.

03 Sep 2024

Auto

Volkswagen considers factory closures in Germany for first time

Volkswagen, the renowned German automaker, is contemplating its first-ever factory closure in Germany.

08 Aug 2024

BMW

BMW, Ford, Volkswagen, GM recall 51 million cars: Here's why

BMW, Ford, Volkswagen, and General Motors (GM) are preparing to recall nearly 51 million vehicles in the US due to a significant airbag defect.

03 Jul 2024

Volkswagen Taigun

₹1.80L off! Volkswagen Taigun, Virtus get hefty discounts this July

Volkswagen is offering significant discounts across its entire India lineup this month, including the popular Taigun SUV and Virtus sedan.

02 Jul 2024

Mahindra

Volkswagen eyes Indian partner amid market struggles

German automobile giant, Volkswagen, is in talks to sell a stake of its Indian operations to a local partner.

26 Jun 2024

Business

Rivian's stock skyrockets 50% after Volkswagen's $5 billion investment

American EV maker Rivian's share price soared by 50% in extended trading, following the announcement of a $5 billion investment from German auto giant Volkswagen.

US drivers shunning new tech-heavy cars for older models

In a surprising revelation, many drivers are choosing used cars over new tech-heavy models, as per The Wall Street Journal's car columnist Dan Neil.

09 Jun 2024

Volkswagen Taigun

Volkswagen announces major discounts on Taigun, Virtus this June

Volkswagen is offering significant discounts on several models this June, including the Taigun, Virtus, and the flagship Tiguan.

03 Jun 2024

Global NCAP

Volkswagen Taigun, Virtus now get 6 airbags as standard

Volkswagen has announced an upgrade to its Taigun SUV and Virtus sedan models, now featuring six airbags as standard across all trims.

03 Jun 2024

Latest Cars

Volkswagen reveals Golf Mk6 prototype with VR-6 engine: Check features

Volkswagen has unveiled a previously undisclosed prototype of a Golf Mk6 model, equipped with a VR-6 powertrain.

02 Jun 2024

Upcoming Cars

Volkswagen teases next-generation Transporter MPV ahead of debut in September

Volkswagen has revealed the first set of teasers for its next-generation Transporter MPV, scheduled for a global debut in September.

29 May 2024

Audi

Audi expands Q6 e-tron lineup with new rear-wheel drive variant

Audi has broadened its Q6 e-tron range with the launch of a new rear-wheel drive variant.

24 May 2024

Upcoming Cars

Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport to break cover on May 31

Volkswagen has officially announced the debut of its new model, the Golf GTI Clubsport, scheduled for May 31.

16 May 2024

Volkswagen Taigun

Volkswagen T-Cross facelift unveiled: It is updated Taigun for India?

Volkswagen has introduced a mid-cycle refresh of its T-Cross SUV, specifically designed for emerging markets.

08 May 2024

Lamborghini

Lamborghini to unveil Huracan successor with custom V8 in August

Italian luxury sports car manufacturer, Lamborghini, has announced plans to launch the successor to its popular Huracan model in August 2024.

07 May 2024

Bentley

Bentley Batur Convertible, limited to just 16 units, breaks cover

The iconic W12 engine from Bentley is approaching its retirement, with one of its final appearances in the Batur Convertible.

26 Apr 2024

Auto

India-bound Volkswagen Tayron breaks cover at Beijing Motor Show

Volkswagen's all-new Tayron SUV has been unveiled at the ongoing Beijing Motor Show 2024.

22 Apr 2024

Volkswagen Taigun

Volkswagen Taigun GT Line, Plus Sport now available in India

Volkswagen has launched two new models, the Taigun GT Line and Taigun GT Plus Sport, in India.

09 Apr 2024

Volkswagen Taigun

Volkswagen Taigun, Virtus, and Tiguan get big discounts this April

German automotive giant, Volkswagen, has announced significant price reductions on several of its models in India for April 2024.

29 Mar 2024

Skoda

SKODA plans to up safety game with upcoming compact SUV

SKODA is set to expand its product range with the introduction of a compact SUV under 4m, as part of its India 2.5 strategy.

26 Mar 2024

Electric Cars

Volkswagen R is trying to become independent brand: Here's why

Volkswagen R, the high-performance division of renowned German automaker Volkswagen, is on its way to becoming an independent brand.

24 Mar 2024

New Auto Launches

Volkswagen reveals triple-screen feature in new sedan for international markets

Volkswagen has unveiled an innovative triple-screen setup in its newest sedan, the new-generation Magotan.

23 Mar 2024

Volkswagen Polo

Volkswagen confirms future revival possibility of Polo moniker in India

Volkswagen's best-selling car in India, the Polo, ceased production in 2022 due to dwindling sales and stiff competition from more feature-packed rivals.

22 Mar 2024

Technology

Volkswagen joins forces with Mobileye for self-driving car development

Volkswagen Group has announced a strategic alliance with Mobileye Global, a pioneer in self-driving technology.

22 Mar 2024

Volkswagen ID.4

Volkswagen to enter Indian EV market soon with ID.4

Volkswagen's inaugural all-electric model, the ID.4, is slated to launch in India by the end of 2024.

22 Mar 2024

Volkswagen Virtus

Volkswagen showcases Virtus GT Plus Sport concept: Check features

Volkswagen introduced a range of new models at its Annual Brand Conference 2024 in India. This included the much-anticipated Virtus GT Plus Sport concept.

21 Mar 2024

Volkswagen ID.4

Volkswagen to soon enter India's EV market with ID.4

Volkswagen is preparing to launch ID.4 as its first-ever electric vehicle (EV) in India. The car will debut in the last quarter of 2024.

21 Mar 2024

Volkswagen Taigun

Volkswagen Taigun GT Plus Sport and GT Line models unveiled

Volkswagen has unveiled new GT Plus Sport and GT Line versions of the Taigun SUV in India.

19 Mar 2024

Skoda

Volkswagen's sub-4-meter SUV in the works for Indian market

A camouflaged vehicle from Volkswagen, sporting red temporary registration plates, has been sighted undergoing testing for the first time.

18 Mar 2024

Upcoming Cars

Volkswagen Tayron to debut in India next year: Expected features

Earlier this year, a series of photos of Volkswagen's Tayron, a seven-seater SUV, emerged from China.

18 Mar 2024

Electric Vehicles

Volkswagen ID.3 GTX breaks cover globally: Check best features

Volkswagen, the world's second-largest automaker, has introduced its first all-electric hot hatch, the ID.3 GTX, for the global markets.

17 Mar 2024

Maruti Suzuki

Maruti Suzuki Dzire tops sedan sales in February 2024

Despite a general decline in sedan sales, Maruti Suzuki's Dzire maintained its leading position in February 2024.

16 Mar 2024

Hyundai

How Hyundai CRETA N Line fares against Volkswagen Taigun GT

Hyundai has introduced the sporty N Line model of the popular CRETA SUV in India, with a starting price tag of Rs. 16.82 lakh (ex-showroom).

14 Mar 2024

Electric Vehicles

Volkswagen ID.3 GTX debuts as the brand's first electric hot-hatch

Volkswagen has entered the global all-electric hot hatch segment with its new ID.3 GTX model.

10 Mar 2024

Volkswagen Taigun

Volkswagen Taigun (facelift) to debut soon: What to expect

Volkswagen is gearing up to reveal the refreshed T-Cross SUV in the South American market soon.

05 Mar 2024

Volkswagen T-Roc

Everything we know about Volkswagen T-Roc's final pure ICE version

Volkswagen is putting the finishing touches on its new T-Roc, set to debut in 2026, as the German carmaker's final pure internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle.

JSW Group, Volkswagen in talks for 50-50 EV joint venture

JSW Group and Volkswagen are in talks about a 50-50 joint venture (JV), to tap into the growing electric vehicle (EV) market, according to insiders.

20 Feb 2024

Business

JSW in talks with Volkswagen for EV manufacturing in India

Billionaire Sajjan Jindal's JSW Group is reportedly in talks with Volkswagen Group to form an electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing joint venture in India.

20 Feb 2024

Volkswagen ID.4

Volkswagen ID.4 electric SUV set for India launch in 2024

German automaker Volkswagen is gearing up to launch its ID.4 electric SUV in India in 2024.

18 Feb 2024

Latest Cars

Cars with 5-star Global NCAP crash safety rating in India

Safety has become a crucial aspect of car buying decisions in India in recent years.

18 Feb 2024

Skoda

SKODA SLAVIA Style or Volkswagen Virtus Matte: Which is better

SKODA has launched a limited-run version of its popular sedan, the SLAVIA, called the Style Edition. The special variant costs Rs. 19.13 lakh (ex-showroom).

16 Feb 2024

Skoda

SKODA to disclose plans for new SUV on February 27

SKODA is gearing up to enter the compact SUV market in India, with an announcement expected on February 27.

16 Feb 2024

Mahindra

Mahindra's future EVs to use Volkswagen's components

Mahindra and Volkswagen Group have joined forces in a supply agreement, taking their partnership in the Indian market to new heights.

03 Feb 2024

Samsung

Samsung S24 series facing Android Auto issues in select cars

Samsung's latest flagship smartphone lineup, the Galaxy S24 series, is facing some hiccups with Android Auto.

02 Feb 2024

Electric Vehicles

Volkswagen confirms first EV for India: What to expect

Volkswagen has its sights set on the Indian market, with plans to launch an affordable, made-in-India electric vehicle (EV) by the latter half of this decade.

30 Jan 2024

Toyota

Toyota retains top-selling automaker title for 4th consecutive year

In 2023, Toyota Motor achieved a remarkable milestone by selling a record-breaking 11.2 million vehicles, securing its spot as the world's top-selling automaker for the fourth year in a row.

24 Jan 2024

New Auto Launches

2024 Volkswagen Golf debuts globally with new features and design

Volkswagen has revealed the new Golf, sporting a sleeker design, an upgraded infotainment system, and several mechanical enhancements.

16 Jan 2024

Volkswagen Tiguan

India-bound Volkswagen Tayron SUV goes official: Check features

Volkswagen has unveiled the all-new Tayron SUV, set to replace the Tiguan Allspace in global markets.

13 Jan 2024

Skoda

Volkswagen Group sold over 1,45,700 cars in 2023: Check details

Skoda Auto Volkswagen India, a subsidiary of Volkswagen Group, has revealed that it sold a total of 1,45,713 units in 2023, including domestic sales in India as well as exports.

09 Jan 2024

Volkswagen Taigun

Volkswagen hikes prices of Taigun and Virtus models in India

Volkswagen has raised the prices of its Taigun and Virtus cars in India.

06 Jan 2024

Skoda

SKODA to explore expansion in India with new modular platform

SKODA is exploring the possibility of introducing a new modular platform, the MQB A0 37, to complement Volkswagen's existing MQB A0 IN architecture that supports the India 2.0 products for both brands.

'PEAK EV' project: Volkswagen's made-in-India e-SUV to debut by 2026

Volkswagen is kicking off its electric vehicle (EV) project, dubbed "PEAK EV," with plans to localize its EV platform in India by 2026.

30 Dec 2023

Latest Cars

These automakers will increase car prices in January 2024 

Come January 2024, get ready for a price surge in the car market, as major automakers like Maruti Suzuki, Mahindra, Hyundai, and a few others plan to hike their vehicle prices.

29 Dec 2023

Skoda

SKODA and Volkswagen witness sales decline in November 2023

SKODA and Volkswagen experienced a dip in Indian sales for November 2023, with the former selling 3,783 units and the latter settling for 3,095 unit sales.

26 Dec 2023

Global NCAP

5 cars that aced Global NCAP crash test in 2023

Safety has become a growing concern among car buyers and manufacturers are striving to provide vehicles that can offer the best protection.

22 Dec 2023

Upcoming Cars

Volkswagen previews Golf facelift with illuminated badge

Volkswagen has given a sneak peek of the facelifted version of its most popular hatchback, the Golf.