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Hindustan Times
17-05-2025
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Volkswagen to drop ID nomenclature for its electric vehicles in the future
The production version of the Volkswagen ID. 2all and ID. Every1 concepts will arrive by 2027 and will get conventional names instead Notify me German auto giant Volkswagen is the latest of the big carmakers to drop its EV-specific nomenclature on models. The automaker has confirmed it will be moving away from the 'ID" prefix that has so far defined its electric vehicle range, as it expands with newer products. The upcoming Volkswagen ID. 1 and ID. 2 small electric cars will be the first future offerings to get conventional names. Volkswagen to drop ID nomenclature on future EVs The development was recently confirmed by Martin Sander, member of Volkswagen's Board of Management responsible for Sales, Marketing, and After Sales, in a recent interaction with German publication Auto und Wirtschaft. The board member revealed the upcoming ID. 2all and ID. Every1 concepts will not carry the same names into production. Both concepts preview a new electric entry-level small car and a premium hatchback (supermini in European speak), catered to the masses. Also Read : Volkswagen Golf GTI first batch sold out, bookings closed The Volkswagen ID. Every1 concept could use the Polo name when it enters production The switch to more conventional names should hardly come as surprising, given the strategy has seldom worked for auto players at large in Germany. Carmakers managed to corner themselves with their often confusing naming strategy; be it Mercedes with the EQ nomenclature or BMW with the 'i" series on its EVs. Audi also tried the odd and even names for its electric and ICE cars but that seems to be fading away too. Volkswagen ID. 2 all & ID. Every1 to get real names So far, Volkswagen has the ID. 3 hatchback, ID. 4, ID. 5, ID. 6 (sold only in China), ID. 7, and the ID. Buzz minivan on sale globally. The VW ID. 3 was the brand's first all-electric offering under the new strategy and arrived in 2017 as a concept. It'll be interesting to see the naming direction Volkswagen chooses with the ID. 2all and ID. Every1 concepts. Reports suggest that the former could use the Polo name in some form to build on the popularity of the nameplate, while the ID. Every1 small car could revive names like the Lupo, Fox, or Up!, if not an entirely new name. Both concepts will enter production by 2027. Starting 2026, Volkswagen will also begin updating the existing ID models and this would be a good time for the automaker to start renaming its EVs. Check out Upcoming EV Cars in India. First Published Date: 17 May 2025, 11:25 AM IST
Yahoo
14-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Volkswagen brings back buttons: 'It's not a phone, it's a car'
Volkswagen has heard the complaints loud and clear. The company's design chief, Andreas Mindt, confirmed in a recent interview with Autocar that physical buttons will return to VW's next generation of electric vehicles. The decision marks a shift away from the touch-heavy controls that have frustrated drivers in recent years, with Mindt promising, 'We will never, ever make this mistake anymore.' While touchscreens offer versatility and sleek aesthetics, they have come at the cost of usability. Many drivers have criticized VW's reliance on touch-sensitive controls, particularly for essential functions like climate control and volume adjustment. Mindt emphasized that Volkswagen is committed to ensuring its cars remain intuitive and easy to operate, stating, 'It's not a phone: it's a car.' This isn't the first time VW has acknowledged the issue. CEO Thomas Schäfer made a similar promise in 2023, admitting that the company's earlier approach was difficult to use. However, this time, there's a concrete timeline: the transition will begin with the launch of the ID.2all, Volkswagen's upcoming compact EV, which is expected to enter production later this year and go on sale globally in 2026. VW won't be eliminating touchscreens altogether — they remain necessary for navigation, infotainment, and backup camera functions. However, critical controls like volume, temperature adjustments, and hazard lights will have dedicated physical buttons in all future VW models. 'They will be in every car that we make from now on. We understood this,' Mindt assured. The move is a direct response to customer and critical feedback, acknowledging that the driving experience should prioritize tactile, easy-to-use controls. The ID.2all — often described as the spiritual successor to the Volkswagen Golf — will be the first model to reflect this philosophy. In the U.S., customers may have to wait until at least 2027 to experience these improvements firsthand. If VW follows through on its promise, it could regain goodwill from drivers frustrated by the industry's shift toward touch-sensitive everything. Volkswagen's decision to reintroduce buttons isn't happening in isolation. A growing safety movement is pushing automakers to rethink their reliance on touchscreens. Starting in 2026, the European New Car Assessment Program (Euro NCAP) will require physical controls for five critical functions — turn signals, hazard warning lights, horn, windshield wipers and the emergency call (eCall) system — for a vehicle to earn a five-star safety rating. The move comes in response to studies showing that touchscreens increase driver distraction, forcing motorists to take their eyes off the road for extended periods. 'The overuse of touchscreens is an industry-wide problem,' said Matthew Avery, director of strategic development at Euro NCAP. While these regulations don't yet apply in the U.S., they could influence future safety standards and consumer expectations globally. Some automakers, including Mazda and Toyota, have resisted fully touchscreen-based interiors, maintaining physical buttons for key controls. Volkswagen's decision aligns with this growing shift, potentially positioning the company as a leader in a new wave of driver-friendly car design. For now, driving enthusiasts can celebrate: buttons are back, and hopefully this time, they're here to stay.
Yahoo
11-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Volkswagen to Bring Back Physical Buttons to All Vehicles
PCMag editors select and review products independently. If you buy through affiliate links, we may earn commissions, which help support our testing. Volkswagen is bringing back physical buttons to all its vehicles after pivoting to touch screens in recent years. In an interview with Autocar, Andreas Mindt, design chief at the German auto giant, called the decision to remove these buttons "a mistake." 'From the ID 2all onwards, we will have physical buttons for the five most important functions – the volume, the heating on each side of the car, the fans and the hazard light – below the screen,' he explained, adding: 'It's not a phone: it's a car.' This doesn't mean touch screens are set to disappear on new Volkswagens, just that drivers will now have the option of physical controls for their most used day-to-day tasks. The new controls are set to make their debut in the ID.2all, a small, budget EV set to debut in Europe. Last year, Hyundai promised to keep physical controls for its important functions, like volume adjustments and air conditioning, with its head of design highlighting the safety benefits of having an easy-to-use physical button. In 2022, a study by Swedish car magazine Vi Bilägare found that drivers were better able to perform simple tasks like tuning the radio to a specific channel or raising the car temperature using old-school buttons. Tesla is also pivoting back to real-world controls, at least partially. It reintroduced its turn signal stalk on the steering column in the recently refreshed Model Y, InsideEVs notes. European regulators are also cheering on the transition back to physical buttons. As of Jan. 1, 2026, new cars sold in the EU will need physical buttons or switches for their horn, windshield wipers, turn signals, hazard warning lights, and SOS features if they want to get the highest safety rating from the European New Car Assessment Programme (NCAP).
Yahoo
06-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Volkswagen's cheapest EV ever is the first to use Rivian software
Volkswagen's ultra-cheap EV called the ID EVERY1 — a small four-door hatchback revealed Wednesday — will be the first to roll out with software and architecture from Rivian, according to a source familiar with the new model. The EV is expected to go into production in 2027 with a starting price of 20,000 euros ($21,500). A second EV called the ID.2all, which will be priced in the 25,000 euro price category, will be available in 2026. Both vehicles are part of the automaker's new category of electric urban front-wheel-drive cars that are being developed under the "Brand Group Core" that makes up the volume brands in the VW Group. And both vehicles are for the European market. The EVERY1 will be the first to ship with Rivian's vehicle architecture and software as part of a $5.8 billion joint venture struck last year between the German automaker and U.S. EV maker. The ID.2all is based on the E3 1.1 architecture and software developed by VW's software unit Cariad. See for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories. By signing up, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy. VW didn't name Rivian in its reveal Wednesday, although there were numerous nods to next-generation software. Kai Grünitz, member of the Volkswagen Brand Board of Management responsible for technical development, noted it would be the first model in the entire VW Group to use a "fundamentally new, particularly powerful software architecture." "This means the future entry-level Volkswagen can be equipped with new functions throughout its entire life cycle," he said. "Even after purchase of a new car, the small Volkswagen can still be individually adapted to customer needs." Sources who didn't want to be named because they were not authorized to speak publicly confirmed to TechCrunch that Rivian's software will be in the ID EVERY1 EV. TechCrunch has reached out to Rivian and VW and will update the article if the companies respond. The new joint venture provides Rivian with a needed influx of cash and the opportunity to diversify its business. Meanwhile, VW Group gains a next-generation electrical architecture and software for EVs that will help it better compete. Both companies have said that the joint venture, called Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies, will reduce development costs and help scale new technologies more quickly. The joint venture is a 50-50 partnership with co-CEOs. Rivian's head of software, Wassym Bensaid, and Volkswagen Group's chief technical engineer, Carsten Helbing, will lead the joint venture. The team will be based initially in Palo Alto, California. Three other sites are in development in North America and Europe, the companies have previously said. "The ID. EVERY1 represents the last piece of the puzzle on our way to the widest model selection in the volume segment," Thomas Schäfer, CEO of the Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand and head of the Brand Group Core, said in a statement. "We will then offer every customer the right car with the right drive system — including affordable all-electric entry-level mobility. Our goal is to be the world's technologically leading high-volume manufacturer by 2030. And as a brand for everyone — just as you would expect from Volkswagen." The Volkswagen ID EVERY1 is just a concept for now — and with only a few details attached to the unveiling. The concept vehicle reaches a top speed of 130 km/h (80 miles per hour) and is powered by a newly developed electric drive motor with 70 kW, according to Volkswagen. The German automaker said the range on the EVERY1 will be at least 250 kilometers (150 miles). The vehicle is small but larger than VW's former UP! vehicle. The company said it will have enough space for four people and a luggage compartment volume of 305 liters.
Yahoo
05-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Volkswagen previews its €20,000 EV for everyone
As promised, Volkswagen unveiled its upcoming entry-level electric vehicle at an event on Wednesday in Wolfsburg, Germany. The automaker describes the concept car as a "smart, flexible and affordable" EV for the masses… as long as those masses live in Europe. The production version is expected to start at around €20,000 (US$21,583) when it arrives in 2027. The car joins the ID.2all and sport version of the in using Volkswagen's MEB modular platform, which is designed to be flexible enough to support everything from compact cars like the wee to bulkier SUVs. The company plans to roll out four electric models (including this one) based on the front-wheel drive version of the platform by 2027. In addition, Volkswagen says the will be its first model to run on a "fundamentally new, particularly powerful software architecture," which sounds like the fruit of its $5 billion partnership with Rivian, announced last year. The automaker describes the (unconfirmed but probably Rivian-based) platform as making the concept car more future-proof, allowing it to be "equipped with new functions throughout its entire life cycle." As a budget EV, its specs won't make your jaw drop but could still hit a nice balance point for price-conscious buyers. The concept car can reach over 80 mph (130 km/h), thanks to its 70 kW (94 horsepower) electric drive motor. Volkswagen rates it for a range of at least 155 miles (250 km). The compact EV is a mere 12.7 ft. long, placing it between the automaker's now-retired up! (11.8 ft.) and the ID.2all (13.3 ft.). The has room for four and a cargo volume of 10.8 cubic feet. See for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories. By signing up, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy. As for its cute appearance, Volkswagen Head of Design Andreas Mindt said, "Our ambition was to create something bold yet accessible. The ID. EVERY1 has a self-assured appearance but remains likeable – thanks to details such as the dynamic front lights and the 'smiling' rear. These design elements make it more than just a car: they give it character and an identity that people can relate to." If this sounds like the budget car of your dreams, well, you'd better live in Europe, or you're probably out of luck. Volkswagen describes the as being "from Europe for Europe," which sure doesn't like it translates to America-bound. You can get a better look for yourself in the gallery below.
