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The long-awaited official debut of the long-wheelbase (LWB) Volkswagen ID. Buzz for the North American market has finally arrived. Much of it is as-expected. Same basic shape and packaging as the two-row European…
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
Many were initially underwhelmed by the specifications and driving experience of the Volkswagen ID.4, myself included. While perfectly competent in its own right, there was little about the mid-sized electric…
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
Volkswagen has been quite aggressive in its entry into the EV market, with the ID.3, ID.4 and now ID. Buzz. Many wondered when the ID.3 came out if it was the de facto EV replacement for the Golf…
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
For a period, it seemed that the crossover body style was becoming the de facto definition of “car” globally. The traditional “three-box” sedan was being unceremoniously shoved aside in favor of the utilitarian form factor…
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
Volkswagen officially revealed the production-intent version of its ID.Buzz electric van today. The ID.Buzz was probably the most-anticipated model by VW enthusiasts, as it has the greatest nostalgia factor…
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
A friend of mine recently called, knowing that I’m an electric car enthusiast, and informed me that he’d just purchased a VW ID.4. My curiosity piqued, and I had to drive it…
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
With the ID.3 and ID.4 now in full production, and the ID.Buzz (or whatever it is ultimately called) right around the corner, it was a fairly safe bet that Volkswagen would debut some other electrified concept…
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
Over the weekend, Volkswagen unveiled its largest member of the ID family yet, the ID.6 crossover, at Auto Shanghai in China. The seven-passenger crossover…
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
It’s been about a week since Kia teased us with more information regarding its forthcoming EV6. In the tiniest tidbit of a preview, Kia revealed that its curvy EV crossover…
BY PHIL ROYLE
To re-emphasize its credentials in the EV space, Volkswagen held its inaugural “Power Day” on March 15, 2021. While some cynically see this as a thematic rip-off of Tesla’s “Battery Day”…
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
Volkswagen announced its “Project Trinity” today and released a silhouette showing what looks like a fastback sedan. With this new concept, VW promises…
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
Volvo unveiled its 2022 C40 Recharge, a sporty-looking, 78 kWh-powered SUV that looks, well, like a Volvo, both inside and out. Expect an EPA-rated range coming in roughly…
BY PHIL ROYLE
As soon as we published last week’s electrification roundup, Ford CEO Jim Farley took to the airwaves to proclaim that Ford will not be left behind when it comes to electrification…
BY STEVE THOMPSON
This week featured big EV news, although this particular item was more about a lack of electrification. Cadillac unveiled its CT5-V and CT4-V Blackwings…
BY STEVE THOMPSON
It’s been a year since we discussed EVs in SCCA autocross, and for the most part that’s because all EV street cars in Sports Car Club of America autocross competition have remained classed the same way for a while…
BY BRIAN STARK
Automakers around the world that offer diesel models, and especially in Europe, where the powertrain has historically enjoyed the highest popularity, are now under tight regulatory scrutiny for emissions compliance…
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
Volkswagen has flirted with a revival of its storied Microbus for approaching 20 years…
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
A survey has found that while range anxiety is a genuine concern among potential EV buyers, EV ownership is, ironically, the best way to prove range isn’t an issue…
BY STEVE THOMPSON
Volkswagen has revealed a vision for EV charging, and it’s robots maneuvering through existing parking lots, bringing with them mobile energy…
BY PHIL ROYLE
