Tens of millions of air bag inflators pose safety risk, possible recall looming: US auto safety regulators
U.S. safety regulators say about 50 million unsafe air bags are in cars being driven around by Americans, and are considering a recall impacting 13 auto manufacturers.
Volkswagen recalls 271K Atlas SUVs over airbag issue
Until affected Volkswagen Atlas sport utility vehicles have received the fix, people should avoid sitting in the front passenger seat "whenever possible."
Volkswagen to invest $5B in Rivian, form joint venture
Volkswagen and Rivian said Tuesday they will create a joint venture together, with the electric vehicle startup expected to receive up to $5 billion from the German automaker.
Union vote underway at Volkswagen's only US plant
Workers at Volkswagen's sole U.S. factory in Chattanooga, Tennessee, are voting this week on whether to join the United Auto Workers after rejecting the UAW twice before.
UAW moves to hold unionization vote at Volkswagen plant in Tennessee
The UAW announced that workers at the Volkswagen assembly plant in Tennessee will hold a vote on unionization after UAW auto workers at the Big Three secured a record contract.
Volkswagen, Audi recall over 261,000 vehicles to fix fuel leak, fire risk
Volkswagen is recalling over 261,000 VW and Audi vehicles in the U.S. and Canada to address a fuel pump leak that could create a fire hazard, NHTSA said on Thursday.
Imported luxury cars such as Audi held by US over banned part linked to forced labor in China
Thousands of luxury cars slated to be imported to the U.S. are being held by customs officials while Volkswagen replaces a part linked to forced labor in China's Xinjiang region.
Volkswagen brings ChatGPT into compact cars
Volkswagen announced that its integration of ChatGPT into its "IDA" voice assistant for drivers makes it the first volume manufacturer to make the AI chatbot a standard feature.
VW eyes job cuts at German plant on low e-car demand: report
Volkswagen is considering a staff reduction at its plant in the eastern German city of Zwickau due to low demand for electric vehicles, according to a report.
Volkswagen growing market share in China through partnerships with Xpeng, SAIC
Volkswagen announced on Wednesday a duo of collaborations with Chinese companies to bolster the automaker’s presence in the country, while developing two new EV models.
Over 143k Volkswagen SUVs recalled due to issue that could affect front passenger airbag deployment
A recall issued by the Volkswagen Group of America for over 143,000 sport utility vehicles is underway, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced Tuesday.
Volkswagen introduces its first affordable all-electric vehicle, set for release in 2025
Volkswagen announced plans on Wednesday to release the first of 10 vehicles on a modular electric platform by 2026, at a cost of 25,000 euros, or $27,000.
Volkswagen CEO says building EV batteries in Europe 'practically unviable' due to soaring energy costs
Volkswagen’s CEO warned Germany and the EU must reduce energy prices or investments in new battery cell factories will be "practically unviable."
Volkswagen brands, including Audi and Lamborghini, suspend Twitter activities
Volkswagen has suspended activities on Twitter in the wake of Elon Musk's takeover of the social media platform, which has included firings and new code of conduct policies.
Ford and VW-backed Argo AI launches fully driverless car service in Miami and Austin
Ford and VW-backed self-driving car company Argo AI is removing safety drivers from its ride-hail cars in Miami and Austin as part of a new test of the technology.
Bugatti is recalling a single $3 million car with a screw loose
A Bugatti Chiron supercar is being recalled because it has a loose screw that could pose a safety risk in the event of an accident.
US agency opens probe into electric vehicle batteries
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says the probe covers more than 138,000 vehicles with batteries made by LG Energy Solution of South Korea.
Russia war could further escalate auto prices and shortages
A low supply of electrical wiring due to Russia's war on Ukraine had crippled some vehicle production.
Volkswagen stops vehicle production in Russia, suspends exports
In January, Volkswagen delivered 38,900 vehicles to its customers in Central and Eastern Europe, which includes Russia.
BMW suspending vehicle exports to Russia
German carmaker BMW joins other corporations in getting tough against Russia.