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A Volkswagen with ChatGPT told me a story about dinosaurs at CES 2024
We got a quick demo of how ChatGPT will work with Volkswagen's cars.
Volkswagen thinks integrating ChatGPT in its vehicles will make its in-car voice assistant good
VW is hoping that an infusion of ChatGPT will make its cars more helpful to drivers.
The first EV with a lithium-free sodium battery hits the road in January
JAC Motors, a Volkswagen-backed Chinese automaker, unveiled the first mass-produced EV with a sodium-ion battery through its new Yiwei brand. Although sodium-ion battery tech has a lower density than lithium-ion, its lower costs, simpler and more abundant supplies and superior cold-weather performance could help accelerate mass EV adoption.
Volkswagen, Audi and Porsche are finally switching to Tesla's charging standard
Volkswagen says it will use Tesla's charging standard in its North American EVs starting in 2025. The commitment also applies to its Audi, Porsche and Scout Motors brands.
Volkswagen is returning to physical buttons instead of touch controls
Volkswagen is bringing back physical buttons to future cars, in response to customer feedback.
BMW becomes the latest car maker to adopt Tesla's EV charging standard
The change should go into effect in early 2025.
Volkswagen will produce an EV version of its GTI hot hatch
VW has unveiled the ID.GTI concept, an electric hot hatch that will eventually head to production.
VW will start testing self-driving cars in the US this month
VW is testing self-driving electric vans in Austin, and hopes to offer robotaxi service by 2026.
VW’s next Tiguan PHEV can drive 62 miles in electric-only mode
The next VW Tiguan will have a plug-in hybrid model that drives for up to 62 miles in electric-only mode.
VW unveils the larger ID.Buzz electric van headed to North America
VW has unveiled the version of the ID.Buzz headed to North America, and it offers more than extra seats.
Former Audi CEO Rupert Stadler will plead guilty to Dieselgate involvement
ormer Audi CEO Rupert Stadler has agreed to accept a plea deal that will see him confess to his involvement in dieselgate.
VW and Rivian once again qualify for federal EV tax credits
Numerous EVs once again qualify for federal tax credits, including the VW ID.4 and Rivian's lineup.
VW's ID.7 electric sedan offers a WLTP range of 435 miles
Volkswagen has unveiled the ID.7 sedan, and it boasts a claimed 435 miles of maximum range.
The Environmental Protection Agency proposes stricter vehicle emission rules
New guidelines could reduce the amount of carbon dioxide emissions.
VW's ID.2all compact EV will cost under €25,000 when it arrives in 2025
Volkswagen has unveiled a compact EV that will sell for less than $26,000 in 2025 — in Europe.
Volkswagen vows to invest $193 billion in electrification
It plans to spend $193 billion on different areas of its electrification efforts over the next five years.
Volkswagen will build its first North American EV battery plant in Canada
Volkswagen has revealed plans for its first PowerCo battery cell factory outside of Europe. It expects production to start at the plant in Ontario in 2027.
VW's connected emergency service is free for 5 years after botched carjacking response
VW has made its Car-Net emergency service free for five years after an incident where an SUV was carjacked with a child inside.
VW unveils second-gen ID.3 EV and an app store for its cars
VW has unveiled the second-gen ID.3 EV and an app store that will also come to Audi and Porsche cars.
Tesla's five-seat Model Y and other EVs now qualify for the new $7,500 federal tax credit
More versions of Tesla's Model Y and four other EVs now qualify for the new $7,500 federal tax credit thanks to the Treasury.
