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VW Group Plans Quality Offensive, Fresh Designs, Golf And Tiguan EVs

The newly appointed chairman plans to overhaul the conglomerate.

Motor1

Germany’s Unlearned Lessons

Berlin must reduce its dependence not just on Russia but on China, too.

Foreign Affairs

Porsche Confirms New Hypercar Will Be Launched… Eventually

The 918 Spyder will get a successor but not in the foreseeable future.

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Volkswagen Revises EV Strategy, Delays But Extends MEB Lifespan

VW is in the midst of reassessing its EV future on multiple fronts. It will now come about two years later as a combination of the MEB and SSP platforms.

InsideEVs

Volkswagen Starts Search For Battery Cell Plant Sites In Canada

VW's CEO said Canada is one logical option for building a gigafactory in North America, thanks to high sustainability standards and ideal economic conditions.

InsideEVs

Volkswagen Trinity Delayed Until 2030 Due To Software Problems: Report

The new factory where it's supposed to be made might not be built anymore.

Motor1

Volkswagen delays key EV project as Tesla challenge stumbles

Volkswagen AG’s ambitious push to supplant Tesla Inc. as the global electric-vehicle leader is running into trouble.

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Volkswagen's Upcoming Tesla-Rivaling Project Trinity Under Review

With new CEO Blume at the helm, VW Group is taking a closer look at future projects to guarantee the most success. Software fixes and roadmap updates to come.

InsideEVs

Porsche Seven-Seat Electric SUV Rendering Predicts Look Of Larger Model

Porsche is preparing a vehicle to fit above the Macan and Cayenne.

Motor1

Porsche shares rise on first trading day in €75bn stock market float

German carmaker Volkswagen lists 12.5% of Porsche shares to raise billions to invest in electric cars

The Guardian - UK

VW Will Accelerate EV Shift Hoping To Overtake Tesla By 2025

Even with a new CEO, Volkswagen is still determined to become the world’s largest manufacturer of electric vehicles by 2025.

InsideEVs

Volkswagen shifts gear with Oliver Blume taking wheel

FRANKFURT: Volkswagen on Thursday hands over the reins to new CEO Oliver Blume, tasked with steering the German automotive giant through challenging economic conditions after four turbulent years under his predecessor, Herbert Diess.

Bangkok Post

Volkswagen Group Fired Diess Because Of Software Unit Fiasco

The Porsche and Piëch families that control Volkswagen Group plotted Herbert Diess's ouster while he was on a US trip last week, Bloomberg reports.

InsideEVs

‘Ruffling feathers’: How Volkswagen fell out of love with Herbert Diess

World’s second-largest carmaker sacked chief executive on Friday after bruising four-year tenure

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Volkswagen Explains Decision Behind Scout Nameplate Revival

The video comes with a visit from a classic Scout II at the Autostadt.

Motor1

Volkswagen Group Names Porsche CEO Oliver Blume As New Boss

He takes over for Herbert Diess on September 1.

Motor1

Porsche Large Electric SUV Officially Announced By Company Boss

It's going to be assembled in Leipzig, Germany.

InsideEVs

Porsche Announces Plans To Launch New High-End Electric SUV

With the Leipzig-made new electric SUV, Porsche CEO Oliver Blume says the company is "targeting the higher margin segments in particular."

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Audi, Porsche Eye Entry Into Formula One by 2026

Porsche and Audi could be lining up on the Formula One grid in 2026, their Volkswagen parent group suggested Thursday, although key ecological targets will have to be achieved. "The management and supervisory board of Volkswagen, Porsche and Audi have approved plans for a possible entry of the brands into…

InsideEVs

Solid State Porsche 911 EV Reportedly In The Works

Porsche has said in the past that the 911 will live on with ICE power - is this a sign of a plan change?

Motor1

Porsche Plans To Replace Over 1,000 Cars Lost On Sunken Cargo Ship

It won't be easy with ongoing supply chain issues and semiconductor shortages.

Motor1

Porsche Confirms It's Building Its Own EV Charging Stations

By 2030, Porsche wants 80 percent of sales to be EVs.

InsideEVs

Porsche Diverts From Early Plans, Will Build Its Own Charging Network

Most brands aren't following Tesla when it comes to charging networks. Instead, they're partnering with third-party companies. However, Porsche's making plans.

Benzinga

Apple Car Chatter Returns After Porsche CEO Discloses Discussions On 'Exciting Common' Projects

German sports car manufacturer Porsche Automobil Holding SE (OTC: POAHY) hinted at discussing a potential partnership with Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL).

InsideEVs

Porsche Expects EVs To Make Up 80% Of Its Sales By 2030

CEO Oliver Blume has also announced that Porsche expects 50% of all new sales to be made up of all-electric or plug-in hybrid vehicles by 2025.

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