Volkswagen
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Electric fleet news 27 Aug 2020Affordability driving electric vehicle demand, says Jato
Covid-19’s impact on the economy is not denting interest in electric vehicles (EVs), with record-breaking registrations in Europe, last month.
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Manufacturer news 1 Jul 2020Volkwagen adds PHEV to revised Tiguan SUV range
Volkswagen’s revised Tiguan SUV range will include an eHybrid plug-in hybrid version, offering an electric-only range of around 30 miles.
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Manufacturer news 15 Jun 2020How are fleet manufacturers meeting the challenges of Covid-19? Volkswagen Cars responds
Fleet News surveyed major manufacturers to find out how they were responding to the coronavirus pandemic. This is Volkswagen Cars response.
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Manufacturer news 29 Apr 2020VW Group: Operating profit down by more than 80%
Coronavirus has seen profits tumble and vehicle deliveries decrease by almost a quarter at Volkswagen Group in the first quarter of 2020.
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Manufacturer news 16 Apr 2020Volkswagen resumes production as factories re-open
Volkswagen car plants are to restart production, with factories in Zwickau and Bratislava (Slovakia) the first to open next week.
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Manufacturer news 9 Apr 2020VW Group installed emissions ‘defeat devices’, say UK judge
A High Court judge has concluded that the Volkswagen Group did install illegal emissions defeat devices to its cars, ruling in favour of a class action.
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Manufacturer news 16 Mar 2020Coronavirus: Manufacturers assessing Covid-19 impact
Carmakers insist that lead times and the availability of parts for the aftermarket are not being impacted by the spread of coronavirus (Covid-19).
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NEWS 11 Mar 2020BMW Group UK wins 2020 Fleet News Fleet Manufacturer of the Year Award
BMW has retained its title as Fleet Manufacturer of the Year for the second year running, taking its trophy haul to four at this year’s Fleet News Awards.
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News 6 Mar 2020Centrica and Volkswagen Group partner up for charging solutions
Centrica has signed a deal with Volkswagen to install home charging stations through its British Gas brand for all Volkswagen Group brand customers in the UK.
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Fleet industry news 5 Mar 2020Centrica strikes EV home charge point deal with VW Group
Centrica and Volkswagen Group have agreed a three-year partnership to provide home charging units for new EV owners.
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Manufacturer news 26 Feb 2020VW to launch flagship Touareg R with plug-in hybrid
Volkswagen is adding a new range-topping R version to the Touareg line-up, featuring a plug-in hybrid powertrain.
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Manufacturer news 14 Feb 2020Volkswagen adds Match trim level to Polo supermini range
Volkswagen has added a Match trim level to its Polo supermini line-up, replacing the SE equipment grade.
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Manufacturer news 13 Feb 2020VW and EON develop new solution for ultra-fast charging EVs
Volkswagen Group Components and EON have developed a prototype rapid electric vehicle (EV) charger that can be installed more quickly and cheaply than current units.
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Manufacturer news 4 Feb 2020Hermes becomes VW’s first We Deliver courier partner
Volkswagen has begun trials of its new in-car delivery service We Deliver with partner Hermes.
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Manufacturer news 10 Jan 2020Volkswagen T-Cross gains 1.5-litre petrol engine
The Volkswagen T-Cross line-up now includes a 1.5-litre TSI 150 PS petrol engine giving fleets a choice of three petrol models and one diesel.
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Manufacturer news 3 Jan 2020VW showcases mobile EV charging robots
Volkswagen has outlined a new mobile charging robot concept that can be deployed in car parks to charge electric vehicles (EVs) in any space.
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Manufacturer news 6 Dec 2019Volkswagen expands Touareg line-up with new trims
New entry-level, mid-range and high-end specs double the number of variants available.
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Manufacturer news 4 Dec 2019Euro NCAP gives Tesla and Porsche EVs five stars
Two electric vehicles (EVs), the Porsche Taycan and Tesla Model X, have both received five-star safety ratings from Euro NCAP.
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Environment news 4 Dec 2019EV drivers can charge for free at Tesco
Electric vehicle (EV) drivers at 100 Tesco stores across the UK are now able to top up their battery for free while shopping.
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Manufacturer news 21 Nov 2019VW ID Space Vizzion concept previews new electric estate
Volkswagen has revealed a new electric concept car at the LA Motor Show this week, the ID Space Vizzion.
