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Volkswagen CEO says smart cars, not electric cars, are 'gamechanger'

Diess spoke as environmental pressure on the auto sector is ramping up, with the European Commission in July proposing an effective ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2035

Volkswagen to hike Polo, Vento prices by up to 3% from September 1

German carmaker Volkswagen on Tuesday said it will hike prices of hatchback Polo and mid-sized sedan Vento by up to 3 per cent from September 1.

Volkswagen says might have to cut production further due to chip shortage

Volkswagen may need to cut production further due to a semiconductor supply bottleneck, the German carmaker said on Thursday.

Volkswagen joins Tesla in call for lower import tax on EVs in India

Cutting duties on electric vehicles even to 25% would not pose a "big threat" to domestic players, says German carmaker's India head

Asked on Porsche IPO, VW CEO says we have to 'consider' tapping markets

His remarks came a day after Volkswagen unveiled a bid to buy Europcar jointly with Attestor and Pon Holdings via vehicle called Green Mobility Holding.

EU fines Volkswagen, BMW $1.036 billion in emissions cheating case

The European Commission fined German carmakers Volkswagen and BMW a total of $1.036 billion for colluding to curb the use of emission cleaning technology in diesel cars

Huawei inks largest 4G automative deal with Volkswagen supplier

Chinese conglomerate Huawei has reached a patent license agreement with a supplier of Volkswagen Group

Second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic throws auto SMEs out of gear

Hope rests on exports and festive season accelerating recovery

Dieselgate: VW will get $351 mn in settlement with former executives

The settlement marks a major milestone in Volkswagen's efforts to turn a page on its biggest ever corporate scandal

Former Volkswagen boss to pay firm $13 million over diesel scandal

This is in connection to his failure to quickly get to the bottom of the scandal over diesel engines rigged to cheat on emissions tests.

Volkswagen chairman Poetsch to seek re-election at shareholder meeting

Volkswagen Chairman Hans Dieter Poetsch will seek re-election at a coming annual general meeting, the carmaker said on Saturday.

EV takeoff should come by around 2025: Volkswagen India's Ashish Gupta

Volkswagen India's Gupta tells Pavan Lall the firm's plans for the subcontinent remain on track despite the Covid speed-breaker,

Volkswagen extends service period, warranty on products till Jun 30

Volkswagen Passenger Cars India has extended the service period and warranty on products till June 30 to support its customers, dealers and employees across the network

Skoda, Volkswagen line up 1 million euros aid to fight Covid-19 in India

Czech carmaker Skoda on Wednesday said it along with the Volkswagen Group (VW) has lined up one million euros (around Rs 9 crore) aid to support the fight against COVID-19 in India. Due to the serious humanitarian situation in India caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Skoda Auto is planning an aid package in cooperation with the Volkswagen Group consisting of in-kind and financial donations totaling one million euros, the automaker said in a statement. "We are in contact with our colleagues in India every day. They know best what is most urgently needed at the moment. We are working hard to secure the appropriate relief supplies, including oxygen tanks, and transport them to India as quickly as possible," Skoda Auto Chief Executive Officer Thomas Schafer said. Skoda Auto leads the Volkswagen Group's activities in the Indian market. The second wave of coronavirus has India firmly in its grip. The sudden spike in infections is affecting a shortage of hospital beds, medical oxygen, and

Covid-19: Volkswagen profits jump as China leads pandemic rebound

Volkswagen Group's after-tax profit rebounded strongly to 3.4 billion euros ($4.1 billion) in the first three months of the year as sales rebounded in China

Volkswagen expects chip supply to remain tight in coming months

The head of the carmaker's namesake brand was quoted as saying on Saturday.

Volkswagen, Ford unveil SUVs at China auto show under virus controls

This comes ahead of the opening Monday of the Shanghai auto show

Volkswagen reaches 23-month wage deal with German workers' union

The workers will get a 2.3 per cent wage increase from January 2022

Citroen C5 Aircross SUV set to launch today: Here's all you need to know

The 5-seater premium SUV can be ordered online or through Citroen's dealership.

Volkswagen or Voltswagen? You choose

The VW joke, for whatever it was worth, still does not detract from the growing importance of electric vehicles in the world of tomorrow