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Thomas Ricker
Thomas Ricker
Can’t afford a Porsche? Now you can buy a share.

911 million shares of Porsche (get it!) are now being traded in Frankfurt after parent company Volkswagen carved off a 12.5 percent slice of the iconic brand for public ownership. The Porsche IPO is expected to be one of the largest in European history. Shares are currently trading at €84 adding about €75 billion to VW’s coffers. Not bad for a day’s work.

Porsche shares rise in Frankfurt market debut

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VW strikes a deal with Canada to build EV batteries in North AmericaVW strikes a deal with Canada to build EV batteries in North America
Argo AI assembles panel of outside experts to oversee safety of its autonomous vehiclesArgo AI assembles panel of outside experts to oversee safety of its autonomous vehicles
The US-made 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 will start at $37,495The US-made 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 will start at $37,495
VW starts ID.4 production in Tennessee, promising cheaper EVsVW starts ID.4 production in Tennessee, promising cheaper EVs
Volkswagen CEO Herbert Diess to be replaced by Porsche chief in major shake-upVolkswagen CEO Herbert Diess to be replaced by Porsche chief in major shake-up
Volkswagen names a new CEO to run its electric truck and SUV spinoff ScoutVolkswagen names a new CEO to run its electric truck and SUV spinoff Scout
Volkswagen announces $20 billion effort to build its own EV batteriesVolkswagen announces $20 billion effort to build its own EV batteries
VW sells minority stake in Electrify America to SiemensVW sells minority stake in Electrify America to Siemens
VW’s ID Aero concept distinguishes itself by not being an SUV or truckVW’s ID Aero concept distinguishes itself by not being an SUV or truck
Argo AI is testing fully driverless vehicles in Miami and AustinArgo AI is testing fully driverless vehicles in Miami and Austin
Volkswagen reportedly will resurrect Scout as an off-road EV brand for the USVolkswagen reportedly will resurrect Scout as an off-road EV brand for the US
Microsoft teams up with VW to make HoloLens work in carsMicrosoft teams up with VW to make HoloLens work in cars
VW’s 2022 supply of EVs is ‘basically sold out’ in the US and EuropeVW’s 2022 supply of EVs is ‘basically sold out’ in the US and Europe
VW’s Electrify America unveils new ‘human-centered’ EV charging stationsVW’s Electrify America unveils new ‘human-centered’ EV charging stations
2024 Volkswagen ID Buzz electric microbus revealed: less flower, more power

VW resurrects its iconic microbus for an electric era

Andrew J. Hawkins
EV batteries could complicate recovery of burning cargo ship with thousands of carsEV batteries could complicate recovery of burning cargo ship with thousands of cars
1,000 Porsches are burning aboard this abandoned cargo ship1,000 Porsches are burning aboard this abandoned cargo ship
VW sets a date for the reveal of its production-ready electric MicrobusVW sets a date for the reveal of its production-ready electric Microbus
Disabled passengers were promised autonomous vehicles — they’re still waiting

It turns out that designing autonomous vehicles for disabled passengers is an immense challenge

Christopher Reardon
The 2022 Volkswagen ID 5 is a sporty electric SUV with over 300 miles of rangeThe 2022 Volkswagen ID 5 is a sporty electric SUV with over 300 miles of range
The investigation into Tesla Autopilot’s emergency vehicle problem is getting biggerThe investigation into Tesla Autopilot’s emergency vehicle problem is getting bigger
VW’s ID Life concept teases a truly affordable electric carVW’s ID Life concept teases a truly affordable electric car
VW is reviving its iconic microbus as an electric robotaxiVW is reviving its iconic microbus as an electric robotaxi
Meet the self-driving brains working with Volkswagen and Ford

Argo AI CEO Bryan Salesky on a new partnership with Lyft and setting realistic expectations for self-driving cars

Nilay Patel
Volkswagen, BMW fined $1 billion for colluding to make dirtier carsVolkswagen, BMW fined $1 billion for colluding to make dirtier cars
Rimac takes over Bugatti from VW in powerhouse electric supercar dealRimac takes over Bugatti from VW in powerhouse electric supercar deal
Volkswagen plans to stop selling combustion engine vehicles in Europe by 2035Volkswagen plans to stop selling combustion engine vehicles in Europe by 2035
VW will start testing its Argo AI-powered self-driving vans in Germany this summerVW will start testing its Argo AI-powered self-driving vans in Germany this summer
Volkswagen is being investigated for its ‘Voltswagen’ stuntVolkswagen is being investigated for its ‘Voltswagen’ stunt
Volkswagen of America lied about rebranding to ‘Voltswagen’Volkswagen of America lied about rebranding to ‘Voltswagen’
Volkswagen offers new details about its adorable ID Buzz electric microbusVolkswagen offers new details about its adorable ID Buzz electric microbus
Volkswagen’s huge diesel emissions scandal: the full storyVolkswagen’s huge diesel emissions scandal: the full story
Volkswagen wraps multiyear investigation into DieselgateVolkswagen wraps multiyear investigation into Dieselgate
Here are the biggest announcements from Volkswagen’s battery eventHere are the biggest announcements from Volkswagen’s battery event
Volkswagen ID 4 review: electric chill
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Sometimes you just want an electric car with decent range, low-key technology, and not much else

Andrew J. Hawkins
VW’s next electric SUV, the ID 5 coupe, will go into production in 2021VW’s next electric SUV, the ID 5 coupe, will go into production in 2021
Volkswagen boss joins Twitter with a jab at Elon MuskVolkswagen boss joins Twitter with a jab at Elon Musk
Volkswagen teases an electric car-charging robot with eyesVolkswagen teases an electric car-charging robot with eyes
Driving the 2021 Volkswagen ID 4, VW’s first all-electric SUVDriving the 2021 Volkswagen ID 4, VW’s first all-electric SUV

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