During the 2021 ITS World Congress in Hamburg, Germany, Volkswagen’s Commercial Vehicles Division displayed an autonomous ambulance prototype based on the ID.Buzz. This driverless medical response vehicle has its seats pointing back toward specialized medical equipment. There is limited information available on the concept vehicle, but Volkswagen did release a video that gives…
Volkswagen recently announced its plan to offer its used ID vehicles for lease to keep the cars’ valuable battery packs in their possession for a more extended period of time. The German automaker intends to implement its leasing strategy in North America as well as Europe. There are several benefits to leasing a…
As more automakers decide to go electric, gasoline powertrains are becoming the second priority for developing new vehicles. But combustion engines are not the only vehicle components on the chopping block, as manual gearboxes share the same fate. Volkswagen is considering discontinuing the stick shift in favor of all-electric powertrains with smooth-shifting automatic…
The Lineup Volkswagen of America announced changes amongst the 2022 lineup. Many of the models received a standard Volkswagen Digital Cockpit and IQ.DRIVE as a standard. The IQ.DRIVE advanced driver assistance technology features hands-on semi-automated features. For example, when driving on the highway, the IQ.DRIVE provides lane centering and touchscreen steering that appeals to smoother…
Volkswagen is continuing to expand its electric vehicle line-up by introducing the three-row ID.6 all-electric midsize SUV. The ID.6 is the ID.4’s bigger sibling that comes equipped with a larger interior, a longer wheelbase, a more capable battery configuration, and ample room that can seat up to seven passengers comfortably. Volkswagen designed the…
