VW of America Changes Name to Voltswagen of America

It sounds like an April Fool’s Day joke but it isn’t. Volkswagen of America is changing its name to Voltswagen of America. That’s Volts with a T. It’s all got to do with the transition to electric vehicles. All EV models will have a “Voltswagen” badge on the exterior while gas powered models will carry the traditional VW logo. Starting today, the new branding rolls out to its advertising, website and social media channels. And soon, all of its dealers in the U.S. will have the new Voltswagen signage.

Voltswagen: A new name for a new era of e-Mobility - Volkswagen US Media Site

Pick your poison.

Pick your poison.

It's already been posted, in the Interesting Car/Truck Manufacturer News thread.

Yep, it sounds unbelievable, but it is definitely true.

Only thing good from VW this century was their commercials with Stormare

Blk04L said:

Only thing good from VW this century was their commercials with Stormare

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Amazing how they have been in the US market for damn near 70 years and Hyundai/Kia where able to obliterate them in less then 25 years.

Corbic said:

Amazing how they have been in the US market for damn near 70 years and Hyundai/Kia where able to obliterate them in less then 25 years.

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When you have a more complex design relative to your peers that's half as durable and costs 2x to fix, you gonn get your shit pushed in.

RedVenom48 said:

When you have a more complex design relative to your peers that's half as durable and costs 2x to fix, you gonn get your shit pushed in.

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VW dominates global markets, but is just completely unable to figure out how to market and sell cars in the US.

Audi has thrived and become a major player in the last 20 years, as well has Porsche and Lamborghini. (all owned by VW). Yet VAG can't crack that code.

Corbic said:

VW dominates global markets, but is just completely unable to figure out how to market and sell cars in the US.

Audi has thrived and become a major player in the last 20 years, as well has Porsche and Lamborghini. (all owned by VW). Yet VAG can't crack that code.

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VW won't be a threat to Tesla until they can figure out how to sell cars to the avg buyer. From purchase, to integration, to features, and down to the culture, Tesla has VW beat on the EV side. It's why the whole "voltswagen" thing is going to flop. It's tone deaf

Wow that's catchy, ima go out an buy one... NOT!

Wonder who they paid how much for that bit of juvenile marketing.

Bu of course there are a WHOLE BUNCHA dimwits out there that will think this is brilliant and must have one.

Volkswagen name change said to just be an early April Fools' Day prank

• Volkswagen's (OTCPK:VLKAF) name change for its U.S. operations is an early April Fools' Day prank, according to reports from both CNBC and The Wall Street Journal.
• The company went to the effort to issue a full press release earlier today on the Voltswagen pivot after the info leaked yesterday. Traditionally, prank press releases arrive on the 1st when investors are somewhat skeptical of outlandish corporate announcements.
• Shares of Volkswagen rallied more than 10% today.

Fine by me. I would never bye a Volkswagen any way.

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me32 said:

Fine by me. I would never by a Volkswagen any way.

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exactly.... have always associated that brand with the LGBT crowd and women in general....

03Sssnake said:

exactly.... have always associated that brand with the LGBT crowd and women in general....

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Lmao. Feel the same though around here Subaru gives them a run for the money.

Rb0891 said:

Lmao. Feel the same though around here Subaru gives them a run for the money.

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yup somewhat similar sentiment regarding subaru....

Who cares VW sucks anyway

VW for people with a Porsche taste on a very very weak tap water budget.