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At Pikes Peak, VW just used an EV to smash a gas-powered record

The Volkswagen I.D. R electric car smashed the overall record at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, making a major statement for electric power. Volkswagen claims the I.D. R is just the beginning, and that its future lies with electric cars. But how long will it take to get there?
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Volkswagen crushes Pikes Peak Hill Climb record with its newest EV

Electric vehicles are proving that anything gas guzzlers can do, EVs can do better. At least, that was certainly the case at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, where Volkswagen's electric racing car not only broke the record for the fastest EV climb of the steep hill, but also smashed the overall record.
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Apple, VW team up to ferry workers around Cupertino in self-driving T6 vans

Apple hooks up with Volkswagen to shuttle employees in self-driving vans while Uber hits the brakes on their autonomous car efforts. Also, we play around as androids in Quantic Games new game Detroit: Become Human.
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Apple and Volkswagen are reportedly partnering to build self-driving vans

Apple has reportedly inked a deal with Volkswagen for the tech firm's self-driving shuttle service. Ferrying Apple employees between the company's various campuses and offices in Cupertino, California, the driverless shuttle will reportedly use modified versions of Volkswagen's T6 Transporter van.
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The Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR concept is a red-hot chili pepper on wheels

Volkswagen has introduced the hottest GTI to date. Called TCR, it ditches its 220-horsepower turbo four and receives 286 galloping horses, a figure which makes it the most powerful GTI to date. Though it's billed as just a concept, Volkswagen remains committed to making it a reality by the end of the year.
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From SUVs to sedans, every electric Volkswagen starts with the same guts

Volkswagen -- a name that literally means people's car -- wants to bring electric cars to the masses. The brand is designing a modular platform named MEB to underpin a wide variety of electric cars, ranging from a Golf-sized hatchback to an A8-like sedan. The platform will be ready for autonomous driving.
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Volkswagen builds a Batmobile-like electric race car to settle an old score

Volkswagen will return to the Pikes Peak hill climb in Colorado after a 31-year hiatus. The last time it competed, it turned a humble Golf into a monstrous prototype with an engine on each end. This time, it made a high-tech electric car that eclipses a Formula 1 racer in terms of performance.
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Ford gave up on them, but Volkswagen still believes in sedans. Here’s why

Ford is giving up on the passenger car in America, but VW won't follow its rival's lead. The company still sees sedans (like the Jetta) as an important part of its lineup. The head of Volkswagen's American division told Digital Trends that the sedan segment might pick up again with electrification.
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Case made from twisted car-crash metal will stop you from texting while driving

Crashed Cases want to take away the temptation of using your phone while driving by wrapping it in a case made from the twisted metal recovered from crashed cars. Yep, that should do the trick. These limited edition cases are handmade, and the proceeds go to a good cause.
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Volkswagen’s James Bondian electric race car will take on Pikes Peak

Volkswagen will return to the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in 2018 with an electric car, and a goal of setting a new record.
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Why Volkswagen is returning to rear-engined cars after a long hiatus

All of Volkswagen's early models were rear-engined, including the Beetle and the Bus. The original Golf from 1974 inaugurated the front-engined, front-wheel drive era, but Volkswagen is about to go back to the Beetle's layout. All of its two-wheel drive electric cars will be rear-engined. Here's why.
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Volkswagen tests autonomous parking, aims for 2020 commercial launch

Volkswagen is testing autonomous parking at Germany's Hamburg Airport. In addition to making life more convenient, the automaker believes self-parking cars could enable a variety of new services for its customers, while getting them accustomed to the idea of more widespread driverless car usage.
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VW leans toward SUVs, but it stresses the next Passat will be worth the wait

It's difficult to make a business case for a sedan in a market obsessed with SUVs and crossovers, but that's what Volkswagen has done. As it beefs up its line of high-riding models, it's planning a re-imagined Passat that will help it grow on the North American market. The model will make its debut next year.
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VW says battery-swapping stations are a pipe dream, not an imminent reality

Years ago, several companies promised to bring battery-swapping stations to the market. Robots took out an EV's depleted battery, replaced it with a fully charged one, and sent it on its way in a few minutes. It's promising on paper, but Volkswagen says it's not going to happen anytime soon.
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Volkswagen eyes the pickup truck segment with the Atlas Tanoak concept

Named Atlas Tanoak, Volksagen's pickup truck is an Atlas-based design study that could preview an upcoming production model.
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Volkswagen continues its SUV offensive by shrinking the Atlas

The Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport concept is a shorter version of the seven-seater Atlas. It will reach production with a mild hybrid powertrain by the end of next year.
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Bye-bye Beetle? VW says the retro icon will stick around a bit longer

Despite reports that the bug was on the chopping block, Volkswagen has assured Beetle lovers that it will still be available.
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Volkswagen’s I.D. Vizzion concept is a lounge, office, and theater on wheels

Volkswagen's long-term goals include locking horns with Tesla and replacing the Phaeton, its flagship sedan. The I.D. Vizzion shows how.
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It’s deja vu as Daimler is hit with claims of cheating emissions tests

It's deja vu all over again as new reports begin to surface that Daimler may have installed software in its cars to help pass diesel emissions tests.
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Volkswagen’s electric I.D. Crozz will go into production in 2019

The Volkswagen I.D. Crozz concept is the third in a series of VW I.D. electric-car concepts, previewing future production models.
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Volkswagen enlists Nvidia’s powerful Xavier chip for autonomous cars

Nvidia's Xavier processor will help VW and Uber bring self-driving cars to the masses while playing a key role in its AI computing platform.
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Volkswagen and Nvidia want to imbue future cars with artificial intelligence

At CES 2018, Volkswagen and Nvidia announced plans to to add "intelligent co-pilot capabilities" to future VW vehicles.
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Volkswagen Group to collaborate with self-driving firm Aurora Innovation

Volkswagen Group just announced a new strategic collaboration with self-driving firm Aurora Innovation to advance autonomous driving tech.
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2,800 new EV charging stations could be running in 2019 thanks to Volkswagen

Volkswagen AG's Electrify America unit announced plans to install 2,800 EV charging stations across the United States by June 2019.
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It’s not self-driving, but this electric VW six-seater is a smart solution for urban mobility

Volkswagen's MOIA division has just unveiled a brand new all-electric car that can transport up to six people.
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2019 Volkswagen Jetta teased in short video ahead of its Detroit debut

The next-generation 2019 Volkswagen Jetta was just teased on the Internet in a short video. It's due for a reveal in Detroit next year.
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VW gets approval to modify 38,000 diesel SUVs as 'Dieselgate' continues

Modifications for Volkswagen 3.0-liter diesel SUVs have been approved by U.S. regulators, but they only apply to the newest models.
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Watching Red Bull Global Rallycross is like witnessing a real-life Mad Max chase

Global Rallycross racing is brutal, fast, and over in about 5 minutes. That’s why we love it.
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This AWD Volkswagen Scirocco uses all 800 of its horses to drift

This AWD Volkswagen Scirocco is an 800-horsepower drift machine that's as easy to powerslide around corners as a RWD car.
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Park this vintage VW Bus fridge in the kitchen for retro appeal

The Volkswagen Bus refrigerator features chrome trim, a two-tone paint job, and a big VW emblem on the door.
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Volkswagen’s California XXL concept could be the ultimate camper van

Volkswagen's new California XXL camper van is a luxury experience on wheels, complete with lofted sleeping area and other amenities.
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VW brings the spirit of the hippie bus into the 21st century with the I.D. Buzz

The electric Volkswagen I.D. Buzz concept is a 21st-century Bus with autonomous tech and a clever, user-friendly interior.
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The Volkswagen Passat is getting an injection of GTI genes for 2018

The 2018 Volkswagen Passat GT will debut soon with a sporty-looking body kit and a 280-horsepower VR6 engine.
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Subaru engine-powered Volkswagen Beetle on the prowl and looking for a fight

A growing number of enthusiasts are making the Volkswagen Beetle faster by swapping a turbocharged Subaru engine.