Rivian gets another B from Volkswagen

Rivian gets another $1B from Volkswagen

Winter testing has been completed for the VW ID.EVERY1, the first vehicle under a joint venture between Rivian and Volkswagen Group to be equipped with the EV maker’s software and electrical architecture. That’s not just progress toward getting this vehicle into customers’ hands; it also unlocks another $1 billion investment from Volkswagen Group into Rivian….

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Volkswagen ID.1 Design: ,000 Electric Car Features Minimalist Aesthetic

Volkswagen ID.1 Design: $22,000 Electric Car Features Minimalist Aesthetic

Volkswagen’s ID.1 design represents a fascinating study in accessible automotive aesthetics. The recently unveiled ID.EVERY1 concept previews what will become the production ID.1, a compact electric vehicle that challenges conventional thinking about budget-friendly car design. With Volkswagen securing €30 million ($35 million) in funding to build this vehicle in Portugal, the ID.1 design philosophy becomes…

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2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz Pro S Review: The Electric Microbus That Almost Gets Everything Right

2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz Pro S Review: The Electric Microbus That Almost Gets Everything Right

PROS: Genuinely unique styling stands out from crossover crowds Industry-leading third-row legroom beats most electric competitors Silent electric operation enhances premium driving experience Spacious interior maximizes passenger and cargo flexibility Fast DC charging speeds reduce road trip anxiety CONS: Third-row seats require complete removal, not folding EPA range falls short for longer family trips Premium…

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2025 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL R-Line Review: Massage Seats and Luxury Tech at an Unbelievable Price

2025 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL R-Line Review: Massage Seats and Luxury Tech at an Unbelievable Price

PROS: Genuine massage seats with 10-point therapeutic function – Not just vibration, but actual relief during long drives that rivals luxury brands Standard head-up display and 15-inch touchscreen – Premium tech features that cost thousands extra in competitors Exceptional interior materials and build quality – Soft-touch surfaces, diamond-stitched leather, and German engineering throughout Standard 4Motion…

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Four VW execs found guilty in trial that transformed Europe’s auto market

Four VW execs found guilty in trial that transformed Europe’s auto market

Four former Volkswagen executives received prison sentences Monday for their role in the emissions-cheating scandal that fundamentally transformed Europe’s car market. The verdict, delivered after a three-year trial in Braunschweig, Germany, marked the latest chapter in a 10-year-long saga that reshaped the continent’s relationship with diesel technology. Jens Hadler, who oversaw diesel engine development, received…

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