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Volkswagen may have been using forced Uyghur Muslim labour, who have been retrained and reeducated to be ideal Chinese citizens, at their factory in Xinjiang. Although auditors investigating the claim found no evidence, they were quick to throw their own investigation under the bus…

New Volkswagen electric models will now support bidirectional charging. With “Vehicle to Home” capabilities, your new VW EV can be used to power your home. However, with little info, VW has left us with more questions than answers. “We are actively shaping the energy transition,” VW’s sales leader, Imelda Labbe, said during the launch. Labbe explained that EV owners can save on energy costs with bidirectional charging now available. Volkswagen initially planned to introduce bidirectional…

On public demand, Volkswagen has now introduced the Deep Black Pearl shade for the 1.0 TSI versions of the Virtus sedan and Taigun SUV. The black paint job, which was previously available only in the 1.5 TSI versions of both cars, is now offered in the top-spec Topline variant of both of them, at an added premium ranging between Rs 19,000-Rs 32,000, depending on the selected variant. Below are the prices of the Volkswagen Taigun and Virtus 1.0 TSI with Deep Black Pearl paint shade: Volkswagen Virtus 1.0 TSI MT – Rs…

Curated By: Shahrukh ShahLast Updated: December 05, 2023, 11:42 IST Volkswagen Taigun 1.0L. (Photo: Volkswagen) Report says that Volkswagen might offer 1.5L GT models in Carbon Steel Grey matte colour as well. However, an official confirmation about the same is awaited. The German carmaker Volkswagen has been in the news for the past few months, and the major credit goes to the newly introduced GT Edge Limited Collection. Again! the brand is in the limelight, not for any products, but for the latest black color scheme…

Bayerische Motoren Werke AG Chief Executive Officer Oliver Zipse was incredulous when asked this month whether the German premium carmaker would respond to a brutal price war in electric vehicles by cutting production. “Do I understand you right that you try to slow us down? Two years ago, it was the other way around,” he told analysts, triggering wry laughter.  Carmakers not called Tesla Inc. have spent the past decade being cajoled by governments, capital markets and journalists like me to speed up the transition to…

Buying a new car is often a significant milestone for many individuals. People frequently wait and save for years to purchase their dream car. Each person who buys a new car celebrates this achievement in different ways. While some throw a party after taking the delivery, others simply take their new car for a long drive. Even dealerships make special arrangements, such as cakes and confetti, to celebrate the occasion. Here, we have a video from Kerala that has gone viral on the internet. In this video, a father from…

High-speed driving can put you into a lot of trouble and here is a video that shows exactly why. The incident was recorded on a CCTV camera. The incident in Maharashtra shows a Volkswagen Virtus flipping after a high-speed accident. The CCTV footage shows the Volkswagen Virtus doing a decent speed. However, it seems like that the driver did not see the speed breaker hump. The driver lost control of the car after the Volkswagen Virtus passed over the speed breaker at a high speed. After the Virtus hit the divider at a…

A new trademark filing with the European Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) reveals that a new Volkswagen EV is likely coming soon. The filing for a Volkswagen ID. Cross suggests it could be an electric crossover or SUV. Volkswagen ID. Cross filing hints at new electric SUV Volkswagen wants to become more competitive as electric vehicle sales continue climbing globally. According to a recent EUIPO trademark filing, a new member to its ID family may help the automaker’s quest. Volkswagen…

Every automotive enthusiast dreams of owning a car and modifying it to their taste. However, despite buying their dream car, a lot of people hesitate to modify their cars because of the expensive modifications. But sometimes, it’s not necessary to spend huge amounts of money on the vehicle to make it look unique. Recently, a Volkswagen Virtus owner has shared a video online in which he shows all the affordable modifications that he has done on his vehicle to make it look super distinct and beautiful. Modified…

Volkswagen plans to launch a new entry-level EV platform in China to keep pace with Tesla and BYD. The automaker will introduce EVs starting at around $20,000 (140,000 yuan) to win back buyers in its most important market. Competition in the world’s largest EV market is intensifying as price cuts from market leaders like Tesla and BYD are pressuring other automakers. The Chinese market is very “price-sensitive,” VW China boss Ralf Brandstaetter told reporters Friday, according to Automotive…