The Volkswagen Group has a new player in the autonomous vehicle game. Their software arm, MOIA, has revealed that the ID Buzz AD is ready for mass production. This isn't just any van. It's a self-driving version of the classic VW Bus, updated for the 21st century. The AD model stands out with a longer body and a taller roof. This extra space is crucial. It houses th...
The race to dominate the autonomous ride-hailing market is heating up. Volkswagen Group is stepping into the ring, aiming to supply driverless taxis to Uber's fleet in Los Angeles. The first 480 units are set to hit the streets next year, with a potential order of 10, 000 vehicles on the horizon. The ID. Buzz AD, Volkswagen's latest creation, is a retro-styled elect...
Top brass at Volkswagen have finally faced the music. Four former high-ranking managers were convicted of fraud. They were part of the infamous emissions scandal that rocked the auto world. This scandal was a big deal. It sped up the push for electric cars. The trial lasted over three years. It ended in Braunschweig, Germany. The city is close to Volkswagen's ...
The Dieselgate scandal has been a massive headache for Volkswagen. It all started when the carmaker got caught cheating on emissions tests. The company installed secret software in their diesel cars. This software tricked testers into thinking the cars were clean. But in reality, the cars were spewing out way too many pollutants. This deception sparked a global outcr...
In the world of cars, engines have come a long way. Think about the Oldsmobile 5. 7-liter diesel V8. It was huge and heavy, but it only produced 120 horsepower and got about 18 miles per gallon in the city. This is a stark contrast to modern engines. Let's take the 2025 Volkswagen Taos, for instance. It has a 1. 5-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine. This engine pr...
Imagine trying to drive a car in a blizzard. Now imagine a robot doing it. That's what Volkswagen's Moia division is attempting with their autonomous ID Buzz vehicles in Oslo, Norway. Why Norway? Because if these robotaxis can handle icy roads and snow, they can handle anything. Autonomous vehicles, or AVs, have faced a lot of challenges. The initial excitement arou...
Good morning, readers! Here's what you need to know today: Goldman Sachs believes a Kamala Harris presidency, with a Democratic-controlled House and Senate, is the best-case scenario for the economy. Nvidia stock is experiencing a turbulent week, with its founder Jensen Huang losing $10 billion due to a 9.5% drop in shares on Tuesday. Americans are waiting for low...
This week's newsletter dives into the world of micromobility, self-driving cars, and electric vehicles, highlighting both exciting advancements and lingering questions. First up, Lyft is restructuring its micromobility business, getting rid of dockless rides and laying off a small percentage of its workforce. This move begs the question: Is the dockless model truly ...