Volkswagen is advertising ID.4 leases starting at just $99 a month. It’s hard to find any car lease these days for under $100 a month, but for $45,000 electric SUV, it’s almost unheard of.
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That high-end luxury vehicles that trade on being new and shiny take massive depreciation hits as soon as they roll off the lot is a lasting truth in the car business. At least one VW buyer is finding that out the hard way, having just watched their 1st Edition 4Motion ID.Buzz sell at auction for more than $11,000 under MSRP with just 398 miles on it.
At least.
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Volkswagen’s ID.3 just got a gold star from the folks at ADAC, Europe’s largest automobile club. After four years of pushing the all-electric hatchback to its limits in a long-term endurance test, the VW ID.3’s battery still held 91% of its original capacity – a big win for EV durability.
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The struggles continue for global automakers in China. After halting production, Volkswagen announced it will close a plant in China. And that’s not all, another OEM is filing for bankruptcy through its joint venture.
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Volkswagen’s electric SUV is set to receive an extensive facelift, both inside and out. The Volkswagen ID.4 will adopt the brand’s new look, similar to the upcoming entry-level ID.2. Here’s what we know so far.
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Volkswagen’s mobility company MOIA just hit a big milestone: It’s rolled out the ID. Buzz AD, VW’s first fully autonomous production vehicle, and it’s been built from the ground up for mobility services.
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The ID.2 is finally out for testing. Volkswagen’s new entry-level EV was spotted out in public, giving us our closest look at the production model so far.
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The electric microbus might soon have a little sibling. Volkswagen is considering adding a smaller, more affordable EV minivan that would sit below the ID.Buzz.
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The beloved hatchback is falling out of favor. Volkswagen is moving Golf production to Mexico as demand for the current gas-powered model sinks. The upcoming EV version will replace it in Germany alongside a new electric SUV.
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Volkswagen’s entry-level EV is coming along. The first pre-series battery systems, which will power the ID.2, are now rolling off the assembly line, and Volkswagen is already building parts for the low-cost EV.
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Volkswagen CEO Thomas Schäfer has confirmed the company’s plans to develop a full range of “monster” electric hot-hatches, including an all-new electric Golf GTI that will stay true to its iconic namesake with a boxy profile and, of course, front-wheel drive.
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Volkswagen of America is recalling nearly 5,700 2025 VW ID. Buzz vans because the NHTSA says the third-row bench seat is too spacious. (For real.)
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Ford retired the iconic Fiesta in 2023, but we may see it return as an EV soon. Thanks to its partnership with Volkswagen, the Fiesta could be the perfect car to go electric. Here’s what the Ford Fiesta EV could look like.
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Donald Trump signed two executive orders today that walked back parts of tariffs he previously imposed on US automakers ahead of a rally in Michigan to mark his first 100 days in office.
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VW’s US self-driving arm, Volkswagen ADMT (Autonomous Driving Mobility & Transport), is partnering with Uber to roll out thousands of autonomous ID. Buzz vans across the US over the next decade.
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If you thought Tesla was having a bad time in China before, it just got worse. Volkswagen has released an updated version of its ID.UNYX 06 electric crossover in China with a freshened interior, upgraded software, and a starting price equivalent to just $20,560 that’s bound to steal even more sales from Tesla’s slow-selling Model Y.
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The current EV era is ripe with revered classic car designs and nameplates that are being reborn as battery-powered rides – and the success of cars the Renault 5 proves it can be a winning formula. Today, I’m suggesting another classic that deserves a modern electric update: the OG Ford Taurus.
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After its electric car sales surged in the first three months of 2025, Volkswagen’s CEO said the company is “shifting into the fast lane.” In Europe, Volkswagen expanded its lead after EV sales doubled. Despite the success, the auto giant is still struggling in one key market.
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Volkswagen’s smallest and cheapest EV, the ID.1, will start at around $22,000 (20,000 euros) when it arrives. Despite its compact size, the entry-level electric car could be the brand’s biggest hit yet with advanced new software from Rivian. Here’s a closer look at the upcoming EV.
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Volkswagen is gearing up to launch its new entry-level EV, the ID.1. The new electric car will be its cheapest so far, starting at under $22,000 (20,000 euros). It will also kick off a new “software-defined” era at VW. Thanks to its partnership with Rivian, Volkswagen’s first SDV, the ID.1, will be here even sooner than expected.
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Volkswagen of America announced the initial pricing and trim for the 2025 Volkswagen ID.4 – here’s the lowdown on the latest rebate.
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Volkswagen is cutting production in Chattanooga, Tennessee, where the ID.4 electric SUV is built. Although the ID.4 was the third top-selling EV in the US earlier this year behind Tesla’s Model Y and Model 3, a company spokesperson tells us “cautious demand for EVs” is behind the adjustments.
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The iconic hatch may have found its saviour. Volkswagen confirmed that the fully electric Golf is already in the works and will be one of its first EVs to feature Rivian’s (RIVN) advanced software.
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Starting under $22,000 (20,000 euros), Volkswagen’s new ID.EVERY1 will be its cheapest EV when it arrives in 2027. Volkswagen’s tech development boss, Kai Grunitz, says an ID.1 GT1 is possible but will depend on if enough buyers want it.
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