Cars & Concepts

VW's Ford-based Transporter van gets EV, plug-in and diesel powertrains

Volkswagen Transporter camouflage 2024 — VW released photos of a camouflaged prototype of the new Transporter. It will be focused on commercial users.

January 03, 2024 09:03 AM

Volkswagen’s next-generation Transporter and Caravelle midsize vans will be based on Ford platforms and come with full-electric, plug-in hybrid and diesel powertrains.

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New Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa faces series of hurdles

Filosa’s ability to honestly assess where Stellantis has erred in recent years could prove vital as he works to repair relationships with dealers, suppliers and employees.

New Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa faces series of hurdles

Trump to double steel tariffs to 50% to aid Nippon-U.S. Steel deal

Trump to double steel tariffs to 50% to aid Nippon-U.S. Steel deal

Automakers warn shortage of rare-earth magnets from China threatens U.S. light-vehicle output

Automakers warn shortage of rare-earth magnets from China threatens U.S. light-vehicle output

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FTC seeks to drop one count against Asbury after Trump executive order on disparate impact

FTC seeks to drop one count against Asbury after Trump executive order on disparate impact

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