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Volkswagen 'Won't Rule Out' A Pickup Truck, Says CEO

The pickup truck segment is a particularly lucrative one in the United States. The Ford F-150 and Chevy Silverado are seemingly locked in first and second places in the list of bestselling vehicles.

VW CEO Says Sedans and Hatchbacks Have a Future: 'Heartbeat' Of The Brand

It would be easy to write off Volkswagen as just another automaker swept up in the SUV craze. After all, nearly 80 percent of VW’s US sales volume in 2025 came from crossovers, with the full-size Atlas as the top seller by volume. But its US CEO wants you to…

The Volkswagen ID. Buzz Isn't On Pause—And It Could Get A Camping Version, VW CEO Says

The Volkswagen ID. Buzz Isn't On Pause—And It Could Get A Camping Version, VW CEO Says

Speaking to InsideEVs at the New York Auto Show, Volkswagen Group's North American CEO confirmed that the 2027 ID.Buzz will begin production this summer.

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VW Won’t Bring Small EVs To The U.S. But It's Mulling An Electric Pickup

Volkswagen is putting the finishing touches on a range of new affordable EVs that it wants to sell in Europe. The production versions of the ID.Every1 and ID.2All (which is getting a GTI hot hatch variant) will join the lineup soon, but there are no plans to bring these small…

Hyundai's Tariff Strategy: 'Sell Like Hell'

The current state of the auto industry feels a lot like a scene from The Office—automakers are putting on a brave face while trying to hide the fact that they secretly shaking in their boots over tariffs. I'll tell you this much: Hyundai is pulling off the brave act so…

New Audi R8 'Not on the Road Map,' Says VW CEO

If you were holding out on your next supercar purchase for a new Audi R8, you're going to be waiting for a long time. Kjell Gruner, Volkswagen Group of America's new CEO, confirmed there are no plans to revive the legendary all-wheel drive supercar.

Automakers Hold Their Breath On Trump's Erratic US Tariffs

US President Donald Trump's aggressive but fast-changing trade policy has foisted difficult questions on carmakers that they have not yet been forced to answer.

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Volkswagen's New American CEO Comes From Rivian

Volkswagen's New American CEO Comes From Rivian

The Rivian-Volkswagen $6 billion joint venture got a little more interesting this week. The Volkswagen Group of America, which includes the core VW marques plus Audi, Lamborghini and other brands, is getting a new CEO whose last stint was at the California-based electric vehicle startup. And it's a homecoming of sorts…

VW America CEO Suddenly Resigns

VW America CEO Suddenly Resigns

Pablo Di Si, CEO of Volkswagen Group and Volkswagen Brand for North America, has resigned. The German automaker announced the news on Tuesday, though it's not clear exactly when he stepped down. In a press release, VW states Di Si "stepped down from his position on his own request."

Porsche North America's New CEO Comes From BMW, Starts In November

Porsche North America's New CEO Comes From BMW, Starts In November

Timo Resch will take over from Kjell Gruner, who abruptly left Porsche in early July.

Rivian Hires Ex-Porsche North America CEO Kjell Gruner As Sales Chief

Rivian Hires Ex-Porsche North America CEO Kjell Gruner As Sales Chief

The decision, which was announced by the EV startup on Friday, comes after Gruner made an abrupt exit “at his own request” in July.

Porsche US Ex-CEO Could Be Headed To Rivian: Report

Porsche US Ex-CEO Could Be Headed To Rivian: Report

Kjell Gruner made an abrupt exit from Porsche Cars North America last week.

Porsche North America CEO Kjell Gruner Makes Abrupt Exit From Company

Porsche North America CEO Kjell Gruner Makes Abrupt Exit From Company

The automaker hasn’t announced a replacement yet.

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