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Volkswagen is now receiving more orders in Germany for electric cars than for petrol and diesel models. For the brand, this is an important signal – but also an indication of new risks in demand, production and earnings.
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The Volkswagen Group could be preparing a significantly larger recall campaign than previously known because of a steering problem. Up to four million vehicles are said to be affected.
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Volkswagen is expanding the electric ID. Buzz Cargo with a long version. The new LWB offers 250 millimeters more length, 4.4 cubic meters of load volume, space for Euro pallets through the side door, and the large 86-kWh battery.
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Affected are certain production periods of the Volkswagen Atlas, Volkswagen Tiguan and Audi Q3. A corroding bolt on the steering gear can break; the repair will be carried out free of charge at the dealer.
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With the Mission Efficiency, Volkswagen is showing an electric concept car that reinterprets the idea of the XL1: extreme aerodynamics, MEB Entry technology and greater everyday usability.
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Volkswagen is facing a deep cost-cutting drive: A crisis plan under discussion envisages possible plant closures in Germany and the elimination of thousands of jobs. For buyers, employees, dealers and suppliers, this would be more than an internal cost measure.
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With the Tukan, Volkswagen is showing a pickup based on MQB. The model is intended to be more than a converted crossover and could build a new bridge between passenger-car comfort and utility.
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Volkswagen is sharpening its internal tone: The group leadership describes the situation as extremely tense and is pushing for further cost discipline. For customers, dealers and employees, this is about more than rounds of savings – it is about the brand’s competitiveness in a phase of expensive electrification, weak margins and strong competition.
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Volkswagen is bringing two camper concepts to the Caravan Salon 2026: a reimagined California Beach and the ID. California Cruise as a preview of electric motorhomes.
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The joint software and electronics development by Rivian and the Volkswagen Group is moving closer to production cars. For future models from VW, Audi, Porsche, Skoda and Cupra, fewer control units, fewer cables and better over-the-air updates could become the decisive step forward.
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After the Volkswagen Group missed its CO2 fleet target, Porsche is seeking regulatory relief through an emissions pool with Xpeng. For customers, little will change in the short term; for the industry, the move is a signal.
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