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The Future of Driving: Self-Driving Vans Hit the Streets

June 22, 2025

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 lon

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Autonomous Mobility: Volkswagen's Big Bet on Driverless Taxis

June 21, 2025

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. T

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The End of the Road for Volkswagen's Top Execs

May 26, 2025

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. I

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Volkswagen's Big Blunder: The Dieselgate Fallout

May 26, 2025

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 spewi

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The Evolution of Engine Efficiency: Volkswagen's TSI Technology

March 11, 2025

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 instanc

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Challenges of autonomous driving in harsh weather

March 6, 2025

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

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Goldman Sachs' Economic Outlook: A Recipe for Divided Expectations

September 16, 2024

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 du

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Is the Chevrolet Equinox EV Really That Good? A Closer Look

September 6, 2024

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