Capsized Cargo: Volkswagen Group to replace vehicles lost in flaming shipwreck
Azores, Portugal — A Volkswagen Group executive has confirmed that the company will resume production of some vehicles lost in the sinking in the Felicity Ace, promising their North American customers replacement vehicles of some kind. After burning for days, the Felicity Ace sank, delivering over $100 million in luxury vehicles to the bottom of […]
The Big Buzz: Volkswagen ID. Buzz bus set to premiere today
Wolfsburg, Germany — The Volkswagen T1 bus is something of an iconic staple to many automotive enthusiasts and van-lifers alike. While the model ceased production in the late 1970s, Volkswagen might just have something up its sleeve to satiate the masses. On March 9 at 1 p.m. ET (7 p.m. Central European Time), Volkswagen will share […]
Hero for Hire: Diver offers to recover vehicles lost from capsized container ship
Azores, Portugal — There are few moments in life where you get to feel like the 80s action hero who is being called in for one last mission—no one has the skills and precision that you do—but instead everyone calls you stupid and thinks you’re trying to scam them. It’s tough being a hero. As […]
Tuesday Ticker: January 18, 2022
Toronto, Ontario — This week’s Tuesday Ticker is all about automakers as rumours swirl around a potential Volkswagen battery division IPO; Ford crosses US$100 billion valuation for the first time ever and Toyota kicks General Motors out as 2021’s top-selling automaker in the United States. Volkswagen’s vibe Volkswagen could soon list its battery division in […]
Tuesday Ticker: January 11, 2022
Toronto, Ontario — In this week’s Tuesday Ticker, Magna International announces a brand new EV centre, Volkswagen of America CEO complains that the automaker’s total-units-sold could be higher and General Motors partners with Qualcomm for a revamped Ultra Cruise. Electric energy at Magna HQ Magna International announced last week it plans to develop a new […]
Walker and Wheel Watch: Volkswagen Front Assist update said to detect pedestrians, cyclists
Toronto, Ontario — Volkswagen is launching a new version of its Front Assist ADAS system designed to help drivers avoid bicycle and pedestrian collisions. According to Volkswagen, prior versions of Front Assist used radar sensors built into the front of a vehicle to detect moving objects that could lead to a collision and could distinguish […]
Top Torch: Pro Spot SP-5.3 MIG welder achieves Volkswagen approval
Toronto, Ontario — Pro Spot International is excited to announce that the company’s SP-5.3 MIG welder has been officially approved for use on all Volkswagen repairs going forward. Pro Spot’s multi-process double pulse MIG welder was introduced three years ago and has since been approved for use on aluminum, steel and MIG brazing (CUSI) repairs. […]
EV/AV Report: October 18, 2021
Toronto, Ontario – In this week’s electric and autonomous vehicle report, Electrify Canada announces a new Level 2 home charging station, Volkswagen reports strong EV sales numbers for Q3 and a Massachusetts town has found a way to work electric school buses into the public power grid. Home is where the charge is Electrify Canada’s […]
Combustion Bust: Volkswagen will be CO2 neutral in Europe by 2050
Wolfsburg, Germany – German car makers, Volkswagen, will cease the production of combustion engines in Europe by 2035. “In Europe, we will exit the business with internal-combustion vehicles between 2033 and 2035, in the United States and China somewhat later,” Klaus Zellmer, Volkswagen board member for sales, told the Muenchner Merkur newspaper. “In South America […]
Auto Parts, Fresh From the Oven: Volkswagen commits to 3-D print 100k parts by 2025
Toronto, Ontario — Volkswagen has announced that they are going all-in on 3-D printing as the company pledged it’s goal to produce 100,000 printed components a year by 2025. “Together with our partners, we aim to make 3D printing even more efficient in the years ahead and suitable for production-line use,” Volkswagen production and logistics […]
