Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Volkswagen is looking to set up new electric vehicle & battery plants in US

Volkswagen

Volkswagen of America CEO Scott Keogh told on Wednesday that the company is “actively” looking to develop additional assembly and battery plants in the United States. Keogh refused to comment on probable locations for such activities. Currently, the German carmaker operates North American assembly operations in Tennessee and Mexico. CHATTANOOGA, TENNESSEE — Volkswagen of America … Read more

German carmakers race to retrain workforce for electric age

German carmakers race to retrain workforce for electric age

After her apprenticeship at Volkswagen, Michelle Gabriel was a master at welding, cutting, bending and stretching metal, but just a few years later it’s not chassis but software frameworks she’s piecing together after a speedy change of career. The 24-year-old’s professional journey reflects the transformation the auto sector is undergoing, moving away from its traditional … Read more

Volkswagen boosts five-year investment in electric to 89 billion euros

FRANKFURT: German auto giant Volkswagen said on Thursday that it would increase its investment in electric vehicles and digitalisation to 89 billion euros ($101 billion) over the next five years. The 12-brand group will invest 56 per cent of its 159 billion euros of investment into developing the cars of the future, up from 50 … Read more

“We are Not afraid of the upcoming Apple Car”, says CEO Volkswagen

ceo

Tech giant Apple has recently been extensively rumored to be working on its self-driving car, which has been internally codenamed “Project Titan.” According to the reports, the company had seemingly begun working on the project back in 2014 and, just recently, the rumors have stated that the company’s self-driving technology will make its debut soon. However, Volkswagen CEO … Read more