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Volkswagen is All Set to Launch the ID. Buzz
Wednesday, March 16th, 2022
Unveiling Video of the 2024 Volkswagen ID Buzz
Vintage design concepts are finding their way back into the contemporary niche to revise principles of aesthetics in vehicles. Volkswagen returns this year with a surprise for its fans, and the buzz is alive with the all-new ID. Buzz. It is set to shake the market with its streamlined body and exceptionally designed interior. Although U.S. customers can get behind the wheel of this innovative creation only in 2024, it is expected to have more additions by the time of its launch in the country. Check out this unveiling video of the 2024 Volkswagen ID Buzz to see why the buzz is real. Get in touch with the Elgin Volkswagen team in Elgin, IL, for more updates about this microbus.
(more…)US-built Volkswagen ID.4 Will Be Slightly Different. Here’s How
Friday, February 4th, 2022
The Volkswagen ID.4 all-electric crossover has been in huge demand since the day it was announced. In fact, it was one of the best-selling models for Volkswagen in 2021, after the VW Atlas and VW Tiguan, having sold nearly 17,000 units despite the very limited availability. Volkswagen still has more than 40,000 registrations and pre-bookings. For all those on the waitlist, the wait may finally be over very soon because later this year, the ID.4 will be manufactured in the US at Volkswagen’s Chattanooga, TN plant. But what’s more interesting is that the US-built ID.4 will be slightly different from its overseas counterparts. If this has made you curious, keep reading this blog from Elgin Volkswagen of Elgin, IL.
(more…)When will the 2022 Volkswagen Golf R come out?
Wednesday, May 19th, 2021
2022 Volkswagen Golf R Anticipated Release Period
Excitement levels are running high for the 2022 Volkswagen Golf R. It’s no surprise; after taking a brief hiatus after the 2019 model year, the performance- and track-oriented take on the Golf hatchback is now poised to return better than ever. As a result, many eager customers keep asking us over and over again here at Elgin Volkswagen: when will the 2022 Golf R be released?
(more…)What is “Project Trinity”?
Tuesday, March 16th, 2021
New Volkswagen Platform and Technology Announcement
Volkswagen is making waves throughout the automotive world again with whisperings of a new cutting-edge undertaking on the way, simply termed, “Project Trinity.” This name doesn’t give much indication as to what the project actually entails, but it sure sounds exciting. What exactly is “Project Trinity?”
(more…)How is Volkswagen Disposing of EV Batteries?
Friday, February 26th, 2021
Volkswagen Group Components Starts Recycling Pilot
Have you ever wondered what happens to old electrical car batteries? Do you wonder if these batteries are being properly disposed of? Well, Volkswagen has been tinkering around with this idea and has created a battery recycling pilot in Salzgitter, Germany. This program has much to offer the world of recycling with the goal of recovering raw materials from used lithium-ion batteries. This blog will cover how these batteries are being recycled and how many batteries are expected to be recycled this year.
(more…)Did Volkswagen recently change its logo?
Thursday, January 21st, 2021
The Volkswagen logo has been around in its basic form for 70 years. However, stylistic changes have been made to the way it’s presented to keep up with the latest trends. When did Volkswagen most recently change its logo?
(more…)What’s the difference between the Volkswagen ID.3 and ID.4?
Thursday, December 24th, 2020
Volkswagen is on the cusp of unleashing its own electric revolution onto the masses. Leading the “charge” (pun intended) are two similarly named machines: the Volkswagen ID.3 and Volkswagen ID.4. Besides one notch on the number line, what sets these two models apart?
(more…)Is the Volkswagen Golf being discontinued?
Tuesday, December 22nd, 2020
Future of the Standard Volkswagen Golf in the United States
Though its not as zippy as the performance-oriented Golf GTI or Golf R, the standard Volkswagen Golf has a storied history and an enduring base of dedicated fans. This model continues to be a terrific value, bringing delectable Volkswagen styling to a highly practical, endearingly fuel-efficient machine.
However, while we’ve been hearing an array of exciting news about the upcoming Mk8 models of the Golf GTI and Golf R, things have been rather silent regarding an eighth-generation Golf. Is Volkswagen discontinuing the standard Golf?
(more…)How will the Taos be different from the Tiguan?
Wednesday, October 14th, 2020
2022 Volkswagen Taos Vs. 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan
Volkswagen has recently announced a new SUV to be added to its lineup: the Volkswagen Taos. Alongside the Volkswagen Atlas, Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, Volkswagen Tiguan, and new Volkswagen ID.4, that brings the total current number of VW SUV models up to five.
The Volkswagen Taos is classed as a compact SUV, just like the Volkswagen Tiguan. So that brings us to the question: what’s the difference between the VW Taos and the VW Tiguan?
(more…)What changes are coming to the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan?
Saturday, September 26th, 2020
A Look at the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan Interior and Exterior
The 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan was recently unveiled, and it’s got us pretty darn excited. Though there is a lot that’s still not known, a fair amount of alterations, specifically on the visual and technological front, have been revealed. So, what changes can drivers expect on the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan?
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