Volkswagen cancels the U.S. launch of its newest EV
Volkswagen pointed to a ‘challenging EV climate’ as the reason why its electric sedan will no longer come to the U.S. and Canada. Two years ago, Volkswagen debuted a prototype of its ID.7, the sixth model in its lineup of electric vehicles,
Volkswagen’s EV future on hold until 2026
Volkswagen may have an answer to its China woes in the form of a joint venture with XPeng, a Chinese automotive manufacturer. The two companies are working on new architecture that will underpin VW’s Chinese EVs. The first models should hit the market in 2026, and at least one will be an SUV.
Volkswagen cancels ID.7 sedan for US
The slick, electric sedan first introduced in 2023 was supposed to make its North American debut last year, after selling well in Europe and China, but was delayed indefinitely. Now VW is cancelling the ID.7 for the US and Canada, citing a “challenging environment for EVs.”
Volkswagen ID.7 Electric Sedan Has Been Canceled for Good, At Least for America
The ID.7 was originally slated to go on sale in the U.S. at some point in 2024, but VW announced an indefinite delay in May of last year. There was no targeted on-sale date provided last year, which makes its complete cancellation less surprising now.
Volkswagen Has Canceled Plans to Sell the ID.7 EV Sedan in the U.S.
The electric family sedan's tumultuous launch process ultimately ends with VW deciding not to sell it on this side of the pond.
Volkswagen Board Members Push for Further Cuts, Handelsblatt Reports
Thomas Schaefer, CEO of the Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand, speaks to the media following collective bargaining negotiations ...
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Volkswagen ID.7 Canceled For North American Market
Plans to bring the Volkswagen ID.7 midsize sedan to the North American market, including the U.S. and Canada, have just been ...
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2025 Volkswagen Tiguan: Australian specifications confirmed ahead of May launch
The fourth-generation Volkswagen Tiguan has been confirmed for a May launch in Australia with a larger body than before, more ...
Volkswagen India faced customs clearance delays over alleged tax evasion case, sources say
Some air shipments of car components by Volkswagen India were briefly held up by custom authorities in Mumbai due to a $1.4 ...
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Volkswagen may build Porsche and Audi EVs in the US, thanks to Trump’s tariff tantrum
All Porsche and Audi EVs are currently built outside the US, making them particularly exposed to an increase in tariffs. The ...
Volkswagen Considers Building Porsches And Audis In The U.S. For The First Time To Skirt Trump Tariffs
President Trump has threatened import tariffs on automobiles seemingly forever, ranging from 25 percent to 300 percent ...
Volkswagen considers US production sites for Audi, Porsche brands, Handelsblatt reports
German carmaker Volkswagen is considering setting up production sites in the United States for its high-end Audi and Porsche ...
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Volkswagen considers partnerships with Chinese EV makers- report
Volkswagen is exploring the possibility of sharing its excess production lines in Europe with Chinese EV makers.
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What’s behind Europe’s car industry crisis
The decline in European production is accelerated by a trend known as 'local for local', which sees carmakers, such as German brands, increasingly produce their cars and source their supplies in the ...