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XPeng in talks to buy a Volkswagen plant in Europe as exports surge 62%

XPeng’s reported Volkswagen plant talks show how quickly Chinese EV expansion is changing Europe

XPeng is reportedly in talks with Volkswagen about buying a factory in Europe.
The candidate metadata says XPeng’s exports rose 62% to a record 6,006 vehicles.
Contract production in Austria is reportedly running out of capacity.

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DT Editorial Team·May 15, 2026·via electrek.co

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Volkswagen ID. Polo GTI leaks as a spicy new EV hot hatch

XPeng’s Reported Interest in a Volkswagen Plant Signals How Fast the EV Industrial Map Is Shifting

The extracted source text says XPeng is in talks to buy a Volkswagen plant in Europe.
The same text says XPeng’s exports have surged 62%.
If accurate, the report would signal deeper Chinese EV penetration into Europe’s manufacturing base.

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DT Editorial Team·May 15, 2026·via electrek.co

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Volkswagen brings the ID. Buzz back for 2027 with new all-wheel-drive trims

The ID. Buzz returns for the 2027 model year after skipping 2026.
Volkswagen added Pro S 4Motion and Tourer 4Motion trims.
The Tourer 4Motion includes camping-oriented features such as a fold-out mattress and window blinds.
The update appears incremental, but it sharpens the van’s lifestyle and camper positioning.

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DT Editorial Team·May 14, 2026·via jalopnik.com

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The new ID.Polo looks, well, like you'd expect a Polo to look. It’s a friendly old-school design with more than a hint of early Golf

Volkswagen’s ID.Polo Signals a More Familiar Phase of the EV Era

Volkswagen has launched the ID.Polo as a compact electric hatchback with familiar styling.
The model restores physical dashboard buttons alongside a central screen.
Pre-sales begin at the end of April with pricing starting at €24,995.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 30, 2026·via newatlas.com

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VW launches ID Polo electric hatchback as Chinese EV competition intensifies

Volkswagen Bets on the ID Polo as Pressure Builds in Europe’s Small EV Market

Volkswagen is targeting Europe’s small EV class with the new ID Polo.
The launch comes amid mounting pressure from Chinese brands and local competitors.
VW is emphasizing practicality and familiar proportions in the new model.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 29, 2026·via autonews.com

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 15, 2026·via cleantechnica.com

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 11, 2026·via autonews.com

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 11, 2026·via autonews.com

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 11, 2026·via autonews.com

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 9, 2026·via gizmodo.com

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 8, 2026·via techcrunch.com

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 6, 2026·via autonews.com

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 1, 2026·via autonews.com

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 1, 2026·via jalopnik.com

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 14, 2026·4 min read·via greencarreports.com

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 11, 2026·4 min read·via autonews.com

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 11, 2026·4 min read·via autonews.com

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 11, 2026·4 min read·via pv-magazine.com

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 10, 2026·4 min read·via autonews.com

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 5, 2026·4 min read·via electrek.co

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World Premiere of the ID.3 Neo: New Name, New Design, New Interior, and New Technologies - CleanTechnica

Volkswagen’s ID.3 Neo Shows How the EV Reset Is Becoming About Usability, Not Just Range

Volkswagen has launched the ID.3 Neo as the successor to the ID.3.
The company says the model can reach up to 630 kilometers of WLTP range with its largest battery.
Updated software features include one-pedal driving, traffic light recognition, and vehicle-to-load capability.

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How VW plans to keep mass-market lead in Europe in EV era

Volkswagen’s answer to Europe’s low-cost EV squeeze is a new urban electric family

Volkswagen is using its Electric Urban Car Family to defend mass-market share in Europe.
The strategy targets Europe’s entry-level EV segment.
The ID Cross is presented as the electric counterpart to the VW T-Cross small SUV.
Volkswagen is positioning the vehicle against the Renault 4 and Fiat Grande Panda.

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First Shift: Kia plans midsize pickup

Kia’s Midsize Pickup Plan Lands as Global Auto Competition Keeps Shifting

Automotive News reports Kia plans a midsize pickup.
The same roundup points to Chinese premium brands expanding globally and BYD store plans in Canada.
Volkswagen is also reported to be ending U.S. ID.4 production, underscoring ongoing industry realignment.

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Top 150 dealership groups preview; VW ends ID4 U.S. production

VW’s ID4 Halt Points to a Harder EV Market for U.S. Manufacturing and Retail

Automotive News says Volkswagen is halting ID4 production in Chattanooga
The report ties the move to slower EV demand in the U.S. market
The production stop has implications for both manufacturing strategy and dealership expectations

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Uber and Volkswagen Begin Los Angeles Tests of Driverless ID. Buzz Vans

Uber and MOIA have begun on-road validation testing of autonomous ID. Buzz vans in Los Angeles.
The companies plan to scale the fleet to more than 100 vehicles during testing.
Supervised rides are expected later in 2026 as Uber expands its robotaxi partnerships.

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Volkswagen begins testing its self-driving microbuses in Los Angeles ahead of launch with Uber | TechCrunch

Volkswagen and Uber Start Los Angeles Trials for Autonomous ID. Buzz Fleet

Volkswagen and Uber have started testing autonomous ID. Buzz vehicles in Los Angeles.
The first phase uses about 10 vehicles and includes human safety operators.
Commercial launch is targeted for late 2026, with driverless operations expected in 2027.

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Volkswagen’s Rivian Software Bet Looks Increasingly Strategic, Even as U.S. Product Timing Stays Fuzzy

VW says software from its Rivian JV will only be used in future platforms.
The company cannot simply upload the new software to current vehicles.
U.S. timing for Volkswagen-branded deployment remains unclear.
The partnership underscores how central software architecture has become in auto strategy.

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Volkswagen’s 2027 Atlas Redesign Keeps the Shape but Shifts Focus to the Cabin

Volkswagen has given the Atlas its first redesign.
The 2027 model is an inch longer but keeps the familiar overall shape and stance.
Volkswagen is putting particular emphasis on the interior experience and creature comforts.

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2027 Volkswagen Atlas Is A Feature-Heavy Family Hauler With A GTI Engine - Jalopnik

Volkswagen retools the Atlas with more power, more tech, and more family-first features

Volkswagen says the 2027 Atlas gets a major redesign with more upscale styling and more standard family-oriented features.
The new model uses a more powerful GTI-derived EA888 turbocharged four-cylinder engine.
Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport accounted for 30% of Volkswagen's sales last year, making the redesign strategically important.

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Review: 2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz tags nostalgia, re-ups minivans

The 2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz Brings the Electric Bus to America—and Delivers

The 2025 VW ID.Buzz arrives in the US with a 91-kWh battery, up to 234 miles of range, and 26-minute 10-80% fast charging
It's 10 inches longer than the European model, adding a three-row configuration for American family use
At $61,545 starting price, the ID.Buzz has no direct electric minivan competition—a strategic advantage for early adopters

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Mideast conflict could weaken demand, VW Group CEO Oliver Blume warns

Mideast Conflict Sends Shockwaves Through Global Auto Industry

Gulf markets disproportionately important for luxury brand profitability despite small volume share
Strait of Hormuz shipping disruption threatens European automaker supply chains
Comes atop tariffs, China price war, and costly EV transition already pressuring industry

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Volkswagen Group won’t get involved in Canada submarine deal, CEO Oliver Blume says

VW Refuses to Link Canada Submarine Deal to Auto Investment

VW CEO Blume says company won't tie investments to Canada's submarine deal
Canada wants auto plant commitments linked to $44B submarine procurement
VW's $7B Ontario battery plant proceeds independently
Both German and Korean bidders face pressure for automotive offsets

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Volkswagen launches first large-scale battery storage project in Germany

Volkswagen Launches First Large-Scale Battery Storage System

VW connects 20 MW/40 MWh battery storage at Salzgitter gigafactory
System integrates battery production, storage, and energy trading
Uses cells from PowerCo production lines at same facility
First of planned series of large-scale storage deployments

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VW Group operating profit slumps 54% in 2025 as tariffs, China competition bite

VW Group Profit Plunges 54% as Tariffs and China Bite

Adjusted operating profit fell 54% to 8.9B euros, missing analyst forecasts
Porsche profit collapsed 98% as EV strategy stalled and write-downs mounted
U.S. tariffs and Chinese competition continue to erode margins across VW brands

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Volkswagen's new electric SUV spotted undisguised ahead of its big debut [Video]

Volkswagen ID. Cross Brings Affordable EVs Closer

VW ID. Cross slots below ID.4 as most affordable electric SUV
Built on proven MEB platform with up to 400 km range expected
Targets 25,000-30,000 euro price range to compete with Chinese EVs

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