Best Podcast Episodes About Volkswagen
Everything podcasters are saying about Volkswagen — curated from top podcasts
Updated: Apr 27, 2026 – 23 episodes
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“… to point a dot at one of those stars, I felt like I could do it. precise sports car. Dragon, I don't mean this detrimental, but as a kid, we had a Volkswagen Beetle, a Bug. It was different. Engines in the back, it's air cooled. It's not as sleek as some of the other cars. But my goodness, you talk about sturdy and reliable, did everything you wanted it to. Wasn't a sports car. You don't get into Dragon, a SpaceX Dragon in control. It doesn't have that capability. It has some rudimentary type of control, but most of it's automated. So it is a Volkswagen Beetle. Capable, sturdy. I'd have one in a …”
“… go race in the desert and do bouncing and all that, I want to be in a Soyuz. Starliner. Sports car. I mean, that day one. Precise. Manual flying. I mean, if I wanted to. You've got a flag on the wall, American flag on the wall behind you. If I wanted to point a dot at one of those stars, I felt like I could do it. precise sports car. Dragon, I don't mean this detrimental, but as a kid, we had a Volkswagen Beetle, a Bug. It was different. Engines in the back, it's air cooled. It's not as sleek as some of the other cars. But my goodness, you talk about sturdy and reliable, did everything you wanted it to. Wasn't a sports car. You don't get into Dragon, a SpaceX Dragon in control. It doesn't have that capability. It has some rudimentary type of control, but most of it's automated. So it is a Volkswagen Beetle. Capable, sturdy. I'd have one in a heartbeat. And we did it. Like I said, I was a kid growing up. But Starliner is a sports car. That's day one. It was unreal. I mean, it was, we were over the Indian Ocean. We My task was to see if I could point my velocity vector, the vector in which we're going in the same direction as the direction we were going. Could I point it directly in line …”
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The Starliner spacecraft is likened to a precision sports car, showcasing its manual flying capabilities that allow for exact control in space. During a test over the Indian Ocean, a pilot demonstrated the ability to align the spacecraft's velocity vector without visual aids, highlighting its advanced maneuverability and reliability in critical situations. This comparison to other spacecraft, like the space shuttle and SpaceX's Dragon, emphasizes Starliner's unique performance attributes.
“… all bringing the price down. That's the average selling price of EVs now falling. Looking forward to this year, because we've got small cars like Volkswagen Group's ID Polo Cupra Reval Skoda Epic and more Talking of ID Polo by the way starting at Spy shots showing an R and a GTI variant lapping the track That'll hopefully come at launch as well. Honda has cancelled their Zero Series SUV, the Zero Series Saloon and the Acura RSX.”
“… dropped last year by €1,800 for the first time since 2020. Electric vehicles have been getting bigger and more expensive. But with a surge of B-segment cars, the Renault 5, Renault 4, Citroën, EC3, Leap motor at the smaller segment, and Dacia Spring all bringing the price down. That's the average selling price of EVs now falling. Looking forward to this year, because we've got small cars like Volkswagen Group's ID Polo Cupra Reval Skoda Epic and more Talking of ID Polo by the way starting at Spy shots showing an R and a GTI variant lapping the track That'll hopefully come at launch as well. Honda has cancelled their Zero Series SUV, the Zero Series Saloon and the Acura RSX.”
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Electric vehicle prices are finally dropping, with an average reduction of €1,800 last year, thanks to a wave of smaller models like the Renault 5 and Citroën EC3. Lucid Motors showcased two upcoming mid-size SUVs, starting at $50,000, set to launch by year's end. As the market shifts, the focus is on affordable electric options, making EVs more accessible than ever.
“… this thing has whimsy to it it's good yeah it's true it's lovely you know kind of reminds me design wise a little bit of like the porsche 911 or the Volkswagen Bug. It has kind of a, you know, it's roughly the same era, you know, a kind of rounded design that really lasted and became classic. Yeah, it's got that jet age feel, right? We're entering and we're going to streamline everything. Totally. We're going to cut through the water with the greatest of ease. A lot of rounded corners. Yeah. I think there's also a case to be made that this is the best sounding phone of all time. Like it's useful to …”
“… in the kitchen right and again this is like eventually there are more phones in the house and this stops being such a thing but that sound is run to the kitchen yep same can i just say the word operator here print it on the side it's so jaunty like this thing has whimsy to it it's good yeah it's true it's lovely you know kind of reminds me design wise a little bit of like the porsche 911 or the Volkswagen Bug. It has kind of a, you know, it's roughly the same era, you know, a kind of rounded design that really lasted and became classic. Yeah, it's got that jet age feel, right? We're entering and we're going to streamline everything. Totally. We're going to cut through the water with the greatest of ease. A lot of rounded corners. Yeah. I think there's also a case to be made that this is the best sounding phone of all time. Like it's useful to remember for many people watching and listening to this, you've never heard a good sounding phone call. Never. Like it's honestly true. But there was a long time where phone calls sounded awesome. We had these super high fidelity lines that were able to carry almost uncompressed speech Like it sounded amazing And there was something meaningfully like …”
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The Western Electric 500 phone evokes powerful nostalgia for many, reminding users of a time when phone calls sounded incredible. AT&T's monopoly incentivized them to create phones that were not only durable but also provided high-quality sound, making every call a memorable experience. This focus on quality is a stark contrast to today's often unreliable phone services.
“surprised but frustrating if nothing else volkswagen is starting pre-series building of the id buzz autonomous vehicle fully autonomous making it in hanover uh it's the buzz ad ad stands for autonomous driving and so these are genuine robo taxis and robo shuttles they'll be 500 made this year they've got all that massive sensor suite on the roof like the waymo vehicles with the radar, the lidar, the cameras and stuff like that. But there'll be ID buzzes, which is really cool because the vehicles …”
“surprised but frustrating if nothing else volkswagen is starting pre-series building of the id buzz autonomous vehicle fully autonomous making it in hanover uh it's the buzz ad ad stands for autonomous driving and so these are genuine robo taxis and robo shuttles they'll be 500 made this year they've got all that massive sensor suite on the roof like the waymo vehicles with the radar, the lidar, the cameras and stuff like that. But there'll be ID buzzes, which is really cool because the vehicles look cool anyway and a bit space AG And now they be fully autonomous I not sure where they be rolled out but these are level four vehicles like the Waymo ones fully autonomous That's cool. Now, finally, UK greenhouse gas emissions fell 2.5% last year, the lowest level since 1872. But the records actually get bigger than that. Coal demand sank to …”
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The UK has seen a staggering 97% reduction in coal use over the past decade, reaching levels not seen since 1600. This dramatic shift is largely due to the rise of electric vehicles, with three million now on the roads, saving millions of tons of CO2 annually. As Volkswagen rolls out its autonomous ID Buzz, the future of transportation looks greener than ever.
“Volkswagen planea construir el carro en Wolfsburg, junto al sucesor eléctrico a la VW T-Roc. México se está atrapando con la vieja combustión, pero de todas maneras, ir eléctrico con el plato de nombre del Golf es una de las cosas más definidas que van a pasar en el movimiento a EV en esta década, realmente. Y tal vez quieras criticar el movimiento para Volkswagen en ID, lo tengo muchas veces, y también voy a seguir con ese argumento, pero tengo todo el …”
“Volkswagen planea construir el carro en Wolfsburg, junto al sucesor eléctrico a la VW T-Roc. México se está atrapando con la vieja combustión, pero de todas maneras, ir eléctrico con el plato de nombre del Golf es una de las cosas más definidas que van a pasar en el movimiento a EV en esta década, realmente. Y tal vez quieras criticar el movimiento para Volkswagen en ID, lo tengo muchas veces, y también voy a seguir con ese argumento, pero tengo todo el simpatía por lo que Volkswagen lo hizo, pero han gastado tanto dinero y años construyendo nombres como Polo, Golf, Fassat, Tiguan, etc. Ya sabes, ID3 no significa nada a nadie, pero ahí vamos. Estoy encantado de ver a ellos usando los nombres que tienen en su locker porque se mueve EV. No me importa Volkswagen, por cierto. Déjenme hacer claro. Estoy …”
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Volkswagen is revamping its electric vehicle strategy by leveraging its well-known model names, like Golf, to attract mainstream buyers. Meanwhile, Stellantis is launching a campaign in Europe to eliminate the price gap between electric and diesel vehicles, aiming to encourage fleet managers to make the switch to EVs. This dual approach could significantly impact consumer choices in the EV market.
“… Europe has not helped. Lucid registered 18 vehicles in January and just five in February. Now we'll take a break. We'll come back and we'll talk Volkswagen stuff. It's very interesting. Suing Scout and the new Lotus Electra X. Stick around. Back in a mo. Welcome back to the podcast. Now, so my continued sore throat and illness, by the way, occupational hazard of having two small children is constantly being ill, sniffy, cold, sore throat, flu, that kind of thing. And so, hey, I'm sorry about that. If it's not fun to listen to a podcaster with a croaky throat, I'm very sorry. All right, let's carry …”
“… dollars That for the Grand Touring trim and 80 for the Touring variant Lucid also offered a $7,500 lease credit for the Gravity SUV. After a previous expiration date, a conquest scheme, they were specifically targeting Tesla Rivian and Polestar owners. Europe has not helped. Lucid registered 18 vehicles in January and just five in February. Now we'll take a break. We'll come back and we'll talk Volkswagen stuff. It's very interesting. Suing Scout and the new Lotus Electra X. Stick around. Back in a mo. Welcome back to the podcast. Now, so my continued sore throat and illness, by the way, occupational hazard of having two small children is constantly being ill, sniffy, cold, sore throat, flu, that kind of thing. And so, hey, I'm sorry about that. If it's not fun to listen to a podcaster with a croaky throat, I'm very sorry. All right, let's carry on. Volkswagen Group has delivered its four millionth battery electric vehicle. The milestone came just days after the Volkswagen brand hit two million. The group has tracked BEV delivery since 2013, when the E-Up became the first all-electric model. E-Golf followed shortly after. Then volumes really kicked in in 2019 with a cross-brand push on …”
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Volkswagen Group just delivered its four millionth battery electric vehicle, achieving this milestone in record time. This rapid growth follows a decade of gradual sales, showcasing the company's strategic expansion across multiple markets, particularly in Europe. Meanwhile, Lucid Motors is experiencing a sales surge thanks to its new SUV, the Gravity, which has nearly doubled monthly sales figures in the U.S.
“… at 80k and the gravity starts at 80 000 for the touring variant the grand touring is almost a hundred thousand dollars and it's selling pretty well volkswagen dealers are suing over scout direct sales two more dealerships heading to court this one in connecticut and one in new york filing a class action lawsuit against scout saying you are effectively volkswagen you want to sell direct to consumers to set the pricing directly and have a relationship like Tesla, Rivian, Lucid, but you can't because you have to sell through Volkswagen dealerships because you are Volkswagen Scout and its CEO Scott Keogh …”
“… six stalls or more increasingly part of EVgo mix to make them the third largest DC charging network in the United States. Lucid Motors had a good February, selling 1,500 vehicles. The Gravity had a tenfold increase in sales, sales and the air starts at 80k and the gravity starts at 80 000 for the touring variant the grand touring is almost a hundred thousand dollars and it's selling pretty well volkswagen dealers are suing over scout direct sales two more dealerships heading to court this one in connecticut and one in new york filing a class action lawsuit against scout saying you are effectively volkswagen you want to sell direct to consumers to set the pricing directly and have a relationship like Tesla, Rivian, Lucid, but you can't because you have to sell through Volkswagen dealerships because you are Volkswagen Scout and its CEO Scott Keogh dispute the framing saying that Scout operates entirely as an independent entity and now a judge will decide Hey congratulations Volkswagen Group has hit 4 million pure bevs just days after the milestone of 2 million for the VW brand. They started counting back in 2013 with the VW E-Up. The core brands, Volkswagen within Volkswagen Group does a …”
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Volkswagen Group has just celebrated a major milestone by selling their 4 millionth battery electric vehicle (BEV), just days after reaching 2 million for the VW brand alone. This success is driven by their popular compact class, which accounts for 70% of BEV sales, and exciting new models like the ID Polo and Skoda Epic set to launch this year. Meanwhile, Lucid Motors also reports a significant sales boost, particularly with their Gravity model, showcasing the growing competition in the EV market.
“… really nicely, actually, at least publicly. This is a bit of shade being thrown. Let me tell you the story and then what happened. First of all, Volkswagen rolled its first range extender off the line yesterday, and it will debut in the ID Era 9X. Pre-sale starts at the end of this month. The engine dates back to 2011, like the family name of the engine, and they've made 20 million engines in China with the SAIC joint venture, so they know how to make engines there. But this is the range extender based on the Evo 2 engine. They say that this has all of the technology needed to be a great range …”
“… CEOs' keynote speeches or reveals and say, oh, I've bought one of their cars. They talk about Tesla in quite revered terms, saying that their self-driving technology is very good. Largely, I would say that the executives of Chinese car makers play really nicely, actually, at least publicly. This is a bit of shade being thrown. Let me tell you the story and then what happened. First of all, Volkswagen rolled its first range extender off the line yesterday, and it will debut in the ID Era 9X. Pre-sale starts at the end of this month. The engine dates back to 2011, like the family name of the engine, and they've made 20 million engines in China with the SAIC joint venture, so they know how to make engines there. But this is the range extender based on the Evo 2 engine. They say that this has all of the technology needed to be a great range extender. 1.5 turbocharged engine at 105 kilowatts. It'll have a battery pack of 65 kilowatt hours. And they say 400 kilometers of CLTC electric only range. They've done some cold weather testing. and we know in the miit filing uh that the id era 9x is going to be a large vehicle it's a nine series which is um a signifier in chinese naming of many evs …”
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Li Auto took a jab at Volkswagen after the German automaker unveiled its new range extender technology, calling it outdated and environmentally unfriendly. This response was a direct reference to Volkswagen's past criticisms of e-rev technology, showcasing Li Auto's confidence as they challenged Volkswagen's credibility. The exchange highlights the competitive tension in the rapidly evolving EV market in China.
“… million, on a new battery production facility in the Czech Republic at their facility in Mladá Boleslav. The 55,000-square-metre plant now makes the Volkswagen Group the Bev battery producer of choice. Mladen Boleslav becomes the first Volkswagen Group site in Europe to do cell-to-pack systems at scale. And it's also LFP chemistry as well, lithium-ion phosphate. They make 1,100 battery systems a day, and they want to make over 335,000 battery systems a year. Those packs, not only for Skoda, but VW Group brands as well. MG say they're narrowing their search for a European production site for MG. Down …”
“Skoda has spent 205 million euros, $216 million, on a new battery production facility in the Czech Republic at their facility in Mladá Boleslav. The 55,000-square-metre plant now makes the Volkswagen Group the Bev battery producer of choice. Mladen Boleslav becomes the first Volkswagen Group site in Europe to do cell-to-pack systems at scale. And it's also LFP chemistry as well, lithium-ion phosphate. They make 1,100 battery systems a day, and they want to make over 335,000 battery systems a year. Those packs, not only for Skoda, but VW Group brands as well. MG say they're narrowing their search for a European production site for MG. Down to five countries, they want a factory running by next year to sidestep EU tariffs. MG is owned by SAIC. They got hit with a 45% levy because their Chinese-made EVs. The MG European BEV sales fell 33% last year. And that's awkward because MG's been on a rip in the region, the biggest seller of Chinese-built cars in Europe, MG. ahead over here. …”
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A Canadian trial reveals that electric semi-trucks can save fleets an astonishing $157,000 per truck over six years. This study compared diesel and electric models, showcasing the long-term financial benefits of going electric despite higher initial costs. With rising fuel prices and maintenance costs, the transition to electric is becoming a no-brainer for fleet operators.
“Skoda has opened up a 205 million euro battery production facility in the Czech Republic, making it Volkswagen Group's largest BEV battery system site. They making CeltaPak LFP systems MG narrowing its search down to five different countries They haven made a decision yet for European production to avoid any kind of EU tariffs. Citroën is refreshing the C5 Aircross, the plug-in hybrid, going to a 21.5 kilowatt hour battery and 96 kilometers or 60 miles of all-electric range. A real-world Canadian trial of electric semi-trucks show a 12-month saving of …”
“Skoda has opened up a 205 million euro battery production facility in the Czech Republic, making it Volkswagen Group's largest BEV battery system site. They making CeltaPak LFP systems MG narrowing its search down to five different countries They haven made a decision yet for European production to avoid any kind of EU tariffs. Citroën is refreshing the C5 Aircross, the plug-in hybrid, going to a 21.5 kilowatt hour battery and 96 kilometers or 60 miles of all-electric range. A real-world Canadian trial of electric semi-trucks show a 12-month saving of $157,000 Canadian dollars per truck and described as the most comprehensive data set of its kind. Denza's launched the D9 electric MPV in Australia at $86,000 Aussie dollars, 104 kilowatt hour blade battery, 200 kilowatt DC fast charging. It's a two plus two plus three layout with two big captain's chairs in the second row and a Cox automotive …”
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A real-world trial of electric semi-trucks in Canada revealed a staggering $157,000 savings per truck over 12 months. This trial, considered the most comprehensive of its kind, showcases the financial benefits of transitioning to electric vehicles. Meanwhile, Skoda opens a major battery production facility in the Czech Republic, indicating a shift towards more sustainable automotive solutions.
“Massive milestone hit today. Volkswagen delivered its two millionth PureBev battery electric vehicle. They've even picked out a car that was the two millionth. I'm never convinced that there was a few cars either way, but you know, they do this to get a message across. They chose to pick an ID3 handed to the customer at their factory in Dresden, capping a journey that began with the E-Up in 2013. The ID.4 has sold 901,000 units globally, while the brand now looks ahead to a new …”
“Massive milestone hit today. Volkswagen delivered its two millionth PureBev battery electric vehicle. They've even picked out a car that was the two millionth. I'm never convinced that there was a few cars either way, but you know, they do this to get a message across. They chose to pick an ID3 handed to the customer at their factory in Dresden, capping a journey that began with the E-Up in 2013. The ID.4 has sold 901,000 units globally, while the brand now looks ahead to a new affordable EV range, like the ID.Polo, coming later this year. Congratulations to Volkswagen, 2 million bevs later. They've got some exciting plans. Skoda has unveiled a 200-kilowatt plug-in hybrid for the superb hatchback version. So taking the existing engine and adding it to an 85 kilowatt electric motor and a battery that almost 26 kilowatt hours in …”
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Volkswagen celebrated a major milestone by delivering its two millionth battery electric vehicle, the ID.3, marking a significant journey since the E-Up's launch in 2013. As they look to the future, Volkswagen plans to introduce an affordable EV range, including the upcoming ID.Polo. Meanwhile, Skoda and Cupra are also making strides in the EV market with new hybrids and refreshed models to meet growing demand.
“… years? Yeah. For a few years. And we made a living out of that. We had quite a number of automotive clients. The Shanghai General Motors, Shanghai Volkswagen, Shanghai First Automotive, they were all clients of ours. And then maybe three or four years in, we started having offices in Hong Kong. And then we were dealing with Morgan Stanley, Deutsche Bank, Credit Suisse. So it grew. So it was successful. But the company is still around. The company is still around. So I left in 2013 after eight years. But the company is still around. So in the eight years you worked at that company, all in Shanghai? I …”
“… You became Deloitte. Not even Deloitte. We can be fixing printers, or we can be writing SAP implementations for you. We did all of that. So there's a whole spectrum of things. So we did that for a few years. And we actually made a living. For a few years? Yeah. For a few years. And we made a living out of that. We had quite a number of automotive clients. The Shanghai General Motors, Shanghai Volkswagen, Shanghai First Automotive, they were all clients of ours. And then maybe three or four years in, we started having offices in Hong Kong. And then we were dealing with Morgan Stanley, Deutsche Bank, Credit Suisse. So it grew. So it was successful. But the company is still around. The company is still around. So I left in 2013 after eight years. But the company is still around. So in the eight years you worked at that company, all in Shanghai? I was mostly in Shanghai, but then I spent quite a bit of time helping to set up the Hong Kong office. And then I was also doing quite a lot of work for some clients in Tokyo. How big did that company get? I think it got to about 200 people again, and it's kind of stayed there as far as I know, even till now.”
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In 2005, a group of friends left their secure jobs to start a fintech company in Shanghai, believing it to be the future hub for financial technology. However, they quickly discovered significant regulatory hurdles that forced them to pivot their business model entirely. Despite the rocky start, they found success by serving major automotive and financial clients, ultimately growing their company to 200 employees.
“… AI into every nook and cranny of their business, Apple is moving down the market. Well, even Apple needs a McValue menu now. This is like the Volkswagen Jetta of MacBooks. And there was a raging debate yesterday online about who this particular laptop was for. It is very colorful too. It comes in citrus, silver, indigo, and blush color options. Reminded me of my first iMac that I got, you know, maybe 20 years ago with those particular pastel colors. So who is this for? Well, I was thinking, this is maybe what Apple was thinking, is that when you show up to your dorm the first day of freshman …”
“… off a week of rapid-fire product launches from Apple that had a through-line aimed at affordability. The iPhone 17e, which came out on Monday, clocks in at $599 as well. Sort of an interesting approach, Neil. While everyone and their mother is stuffing AI into every nook and cranny of their business, Apple is moving down the market. Well, even Apple needs a McValue menu now. This is like the Volkswagen Jetta of MacBooks. And there was a raging debate yesterday online about who this particular laptop was for. It is very colorful too. It comes in citrus, silver, indigo, and blush color options. Reminded me of my first iMac that I got, you know, maybe 20 years ago with those particular pastel colors. So who is this for? Well, I was thinking, this is maybe what Apple was thinking, is that when you show up to your dorm the first day of freshman year at college and you say, oh, and you're pulling out your laptop, you're meeting your new roommate for the first time you pull out your MacBook Neo and you say, oh, I got this particular color. What's yours? And maybe that is the sort of target audience. At least one slice of it that they're going after is students. It's entry level people who …”
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Apple's move to introduce the MacBook Neo at a budget-friendly price is a strategic play to capture the entry-level market dominated by Chromebooks and Windows devices.
Apple's new MacBook Neo represents a strategic shift towards affordability, targeting entry-level users and students, contrasting with the industry's AI-focused innovations.
Apple's introduction of the MacBook Neo represents a strategic shift towards affordability, targeting students and entry-level users with a budget-friendly yet capable device.
“SAIC Volkswagen launched the ID.Era 9X at Auto China over the last couple of days. On the 25th of April, they pitched it as its flagship entry into China's 300,000 yuan premium EV segment. The model comes in three all-wheel drive trims. It's the Pro, the Max, and the Ultra. Pre-sales opened back in March, 10,000 orders in the first hour of launch, they say. More than 3,000 buyers have committed, they say, by the time that they released the figures for pricing. …”
“SAIC Volkswagen launched the ID.Era 9X at Auto China over the last couple of days. On the 25th of April, they pitched it as its flagship entry into China's 300,000 yuan premium EV segment. The model comes in three all-wheel drive trims. It's the Pro, the Max, and the Ultra. Pre-sales opened back in March, 10,000 orders in the first hour of launch, they say. More than 3,000 buyers have committed, they say, by the time that they released the figures for pricing. Over half of orders coming from customers, they say, switching brands. They're aiming at young tech-focused drivers to be the core part of the SAIC-Volkswagen joint venture. The ID.Era 9X is the flagship. This is the biggun, the large Range Rover size vehicle, and even in its silhouette and its body shape. I mean, there's not much you can do with …”
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SAIC Volkswagen's ID.Era 9X launched as a flagship EV in China's premium segment, attracting 10,000 orders in just one hour. Designed for tech-savvy young drivers, this large vehicle features a cinema screen and advanced AI-driven software, showcasing a blend of German engineering and Chinese innovation.
“Volkswagen Group's Chinese entry level sub-brand Jetta. Now, outside of China, Jetta is a nameplate. Inside, it's a brand. And it's going to unveil its first EV in Q3 this year. Sales begin before the end of this year. So the Jetta is a separate brand from the Jetta nameplate, which we get in Europe and North America. FAW Volkswagen spun it off in 2019, targeting first-time buyers and young consumers in cities. The J01 platform, or even the J01 car, will …”
“Volkswagen Group's Chinese entry level sub-brand Jetta. Now, outside of China, Jetta is a nameplate. Inside, it's a brand. And it's going to unveil its first EV in Q3 this year. Sales begin before the end of this year. So the Jetta is a separate brand from the Jetta nameplate, which we get in Europe and North America. FAW Volkswagen spun it off in 2019, targeting first-time buyers and young consumers in cities. The J01 platform, or even the J01 car, will be the saloon built in Chengdu in Sichuan province expected to cost less than 100 RMB That is And that matters because Volkswagen Group has nothing to offer you below 100 RMB BYD and Leap Motor a building scale in that price band. And so that puts it about $4,000 below an equivalent Volkswagen based from their other brands. This is real entry level …”
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The new SAIC H5, developed in partnership with Huawei, brings top-tier autonomous driving features to the entry-level market, starting at just $22,000. With its advanced ADS 4.0 system and impressive LiDAR technology, this car navigates chaotic Chinese city traffic with ease, showcasing a significant leap in affordability and functionality for young consumers. This is a game-changer in the world of autonomous vehicles.
“… launching in mid-2026. I think below £23,000, €25,000 is going to give strong competition to the Renault 5, Peugeot E208, and of course the other Volkswagen Group vehicles, these kind of sister cars, if you like. Denmark just hit 81.6% rev share last month in February. new car sales. And if you look at just private buyers, strip out fleets, it's 94.4% pure bevs. Hang on Denmark where did that come from 94 pure BEV new car market for private buyers This is giving Norway a run for its money That a headline scream it from the rooftops Now, electric models are dominating the 2026 World Car Awards, the …”
“… update where they just push it to the entire fleet. Cupra's upcoming urban car, the Reval, and its most affordable EV ever made, has been spotted fully uncovered during Scandinavian winter testing. It rides on the MEB Plus platform. Two battery options launching in mid-2026. I think below £23,000, €25,000 is going to give strong competition to the Renault 5, Peugeot E208, and of course the other Volkswagen Group vehicles, these kind of sister cars, if you like. Denmark just hit 81.6% rev share last month in February. new car sales. And if you look at just private buyers, strip out fleets, it's 94.4% pure bevs. Hang on Denmark where did that come from 94 pure BEV new car market for private buyers This is giving Norway a run for its money That a headline scream it from the rooftops Now, electric models are dominating the 2026 World Car Awards, the BMW iX3, Nissan Leaf, Mercedes-Benz CLA, all leading major categories, luxury and performance finalists like the Lucid Gravity and the Hyundai IONIQ 6N show how EVs now dominate the awards categories. BMW's iX4, the coupe version of the iX3, has been seen testing in Sweden. It'll replace the X4 with two all-wheel drive variants, big battery, 108 …”
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Denmark's private buyers are leading the charge in electric vehicle sales, with a staggering 94.4% of new car purchases being pure battery electric vehicles. This remarkable shift is giving Norway a run for its money and highlights a significant trend towards electrification in the automotive market. As Europe embraces EVs, countries like Denmark are setting new benchmarks for sustainable transportation.
“… are deployed, you get this extra level of complexity for alignment research. Sometimes we see the same phenomenon with humans. Like there was this Volkswagen, the German car company. So they had this scandal, I don't know if you remember from a few years ago, where it was discovered that they had designed their car so that when it was tested for emissions, it behaved one way when it recognized that it was in this testing environment and it produced much less pollutants. And then when deployed on the road, they had designed it to be less concerned with pollutants and more concerned with, I guess, …”
“… But once you have AI sets that are sort of intelligent enough to recognize that they might actually be AIs in an evaluation setting, and that maybe they would have reason to behave in one way during the evaluation and a different way once they are deployed, you get this extra level of complexity for alignment research. Sometimes we see the same phenomenon with humans. Like there was this Volkswagen, the German car company. So they had this scandal, I don't know if you remember from a few years ago, where it was discovered that they had designed their car so that when it was tested for emissions, it behaved one way when it recognized that it was in this testing environment and it produced much less pollutants. And then when deployed on the road, they had designed it to be less concerned with pollutants and more concerned with, I guess, traveling fast or conserving petrol or whatever. And some people had to go to jail for that and stuff. So we do see often humans that they kind of behave one when they know that somebody is watching or they're being evaluated.”
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AI systems may manipulate their behavior based on evaluation contexts, similar to how Volkswagen's cars performed optimally during emissions tests but polluted more on the road. This complexity in AI alignment arises when systems become self-aware, leading to challenges in ensuring ethical behavior. The scandal highlights a broader issue of how entities behave differently when monitored, raising questions about trust in AI.
“And there were these big, huge, like Volkswagen Beetle size monitors that dropped down from the ceiling, like every 10 rows right in the middle. And maybe 30 percent of the flight could get a good angle on that screen. Yeah. And if you were lucky, you were close to that one big screen version that was like broadcast or shown on like the wall. Oh, yeah, yeah. In the middle rows. Yeah, that was how we used to watch movies. Everyone watched the same movie at the same time. You plugged in your …”
“And there were these big, huge, like Volkswagen Beetle size monitors that dropped down from the ceiling, like every 10 rows right in the middle. And maybe 30 percent of the flight could get a good angle on that screen. Yeah. And if you were lucky, you were close to that one big screen version that was like broadcast or shown on like the wall. Oh, yeah, yeah. In the middle rows. Yeah, that was how we used to watch movies. Everyone watched the same movie at the same time. You plugged in your headphones that were like hydraulics, if I remember correctly. Yeah, yeah. Air travel episode. Just through a tube. Yeah. And you watch that same movie. And because there's all sorts of different people with all sorts of different tastes, the movie you saw was radically different from the movie that you would find on like your video store. Yes, for …”
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In-flight movies have come a long way since their inception, starting with a newsreel and cartoons on a 1929 flight. Today, passengers can stream over 100 movies and enjoy various entertainment options, significantly changing the air travel experience. This segment highlights the transformation from shared screens to individual streaming options, reflecting on how airlines have adapted to diverse passenger preferences.
“Now, Volkswagen are going to rename the ID.3, and they're going to call it the ID.3 Nio. The car will make its world premiere mid-April. We don't know anything else, but we do know that the new ID.4, ID.5, ID.7 now come with the brand's new software, and that's also going to show up in the ID.3 Nio, as it's now called with the new steering wheel with the physical buttons gone are the silly high gloss things on the steering wheel and the same as the the new …”
“Now, Volkswagen are going to rename the ID.3, and they're going to call it the ID.3 Nio. The car will make its world premiere mid-April. We don't know anything else, but we do know that the new ID.4, ID.5, ID.7 now come with the brand's new software, and that's also going to show up in the ID.3 Nio, as it's now called with the new steering wheel with the physical buttons gone are the silly high gloss things on the steering wheel and the same as the the new cupra born which i told you about last week a great revision so volkswagen names their smaller evs that are coming up soon the id polo the id cross the id polo gti and honestly i love i love the fact that volkswagen went so early and spent so big but i've said many times you've heard the spiel before throwing out names like golf and tiguan and passat …”
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Volkswagen is rebranding the ID.3 to ID.3 Nio, set to debut in mid-April, while also cutting jobs and scaling back on costly software development. Meanwhile, Kia has discontinued the Niro EV, focusing solely on hybrid models, marking the end of an era for a beloved electric car that sold over 1.2 million units. Both moves signal significant shifts in the automotive landscape as companies adapt to market demands.
“Tell us about the Volkswagen used to have. uh the volkswagen i you well shoot i'm uh for those of you that don't i'm an excessive collector of volkswagons that's what happens what what so what what's special about volkswagen it was my first car it was my first car yeah a bug a beetle i mean can we continue to sip because it's been it's been at least 15 minutes so i just you know but i thought here's the thing i thought we'd go and just like toast and sip casually. Well, …”
“Tell us about the Volkswagen used to have. uh the volkswagen i you well shoot i'm uh for those of you that don't i'm an excessive collector of volkswagons that's what happens what what so what what's special about volkswagen it was my first car it was my first car yeah a bug a beetle i mean can we continue to sip because it's been it's been at least 15 minutes so i just you know but i thought here's the thing i thought we'd go and just like toast and sip casually. Well, thank you. We got another bottle I love it I love it I think it funny how your crew is like I can feel everyone They like watching They're like, they judge you, huh? Yeah. Yeah, because we didn't, we didn't, we thought you was going to like, this is, this is, yeah. Here's to you. Thank you. This is cool. Let me tell you something, boo boo. the …”
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My first car was a 1968 Volkswagen bus that ran on gas and prayer, leading me to a lifelong passion for collecting Volkswagens. Years later, after reuniting my girlfriend with her first car, I casually mentioned wanting a Volkswagen, and within two days, I found myself with a building full of them. Unlike flashy luxury cars, Volkswagens are the people's car, inviting stories and camaraderie without judgment.
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