Volkswagen of America to rebrand as 'Voltswagen' in green marketing push

Cecilia Keating
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Volkswagen of America to rebrand as 'Voltswagen' in green marketing push

All electric vehicles sold in the US roads will be brandished with Voltswagen name, company confirms

Subsequent reports today (31 March) have suggested VW will not in fact be changing its name, despite the company's official statements to the contrary on 30 March 2021. Volkswagen's US arm has...

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