Volkswagen CrossBlue PHEV

Mon Oct 31, 9:37PM

Volkswagen announces Atlas 7-seat SUV with plug-in hybrid version likely

This weekend Volkswagen announced their new 7 passenger Atlas SUV. It’s the largest SUV Volkswagen has made and is specifically targeting the U.S. market. The plan is to build it in Chattanooga, Tennessee, alongside the Passat. The Atlas is significantly larger than the Gold, but both vehicles are built on the same MQB architecture. Volkswagen… Continue reading Volkswagen announces Atlas 7-seat SUV with plug-in hybrid version likely

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Thu Nov 21, 7:59PM

Volkswagen CrossBlue Plug-in hybrid concept debuts in LA

Volkswagen debuted its CrossBlue plug-in hybrid concept at the LA Auto Show. Although Volkswagen is still calling it a concept, it looks production ready and speculation is that VW will give it the green light in the near future. Volkswagen says the CrossBlue PHEV is targeted directly at US buyers who love SUV-ish crossovers. Here… Continue reading Volkswagen CrossBlue Plug-in hybrid concept debuts in LA

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Tue Nov 19, 6:24PM

VW CrossBlue Plug-in Hybrid Concept updated and ready for LA Auto Show

Volkswagen’s CrossBlue Concept plug-in hybrid electric vehicle is getting closer to production. There is no official green light yet, but it’s obvious Volkswagen has made changes to it that make it production ready. When the CrossBlue debuts at the LA Auto Show on November 20, it’s possible production plans could be announced. The revised CrossBlue… Continue reading VW CrossBlue Plug-in Hybrid Concept updated and ready for LA Auto Show

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Mon Mar 18, 10:29PM

Volkswagen planning to launch 6 or more plug-in hybrids from 2014

Part of Volkswagen’s approach to e-mobility is to launch at least 6 new plug-in hybrid electric vehicles by 2014. According to Oliver Schmidt, General Manager Engineering and Environmental Office, Volkswagen Group America, the ‘launch’ referred to the global launch dates for global products, but not specifically a launch in a particular market. Currently, VW group… Continue reading Volkswagen planning to launch 6 or more plug-in hybrids from 2014

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Mon Jan 14, 5:13PM

Volkswagen CrossBlue Concept at Detroit Auto Show

Unveiled today at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show, the Volkswagen Cross Blue is a large three row crossover. Volkswagen designers and engineers have specifically designed the plug-in hybrid electric vehicle for Canadian and US Markets. The CrossBlue’s drivetrain consists of a 2.0 liter turbo diesel 4 cylinder engine and 2 electric motors with a combined… Continue reading Volkswagen CrossBlue Concept at Detroit Auto Show

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