The company says the rebrand, which is meant to represent VW's commitment to electric transportation, will take effect in May. Supplied Volkswagen of America’s ‘name change’ conveniently comes at the same time it launches the ID.4 EV into the USA. The company has already switched to the new name on its US website and says it will keep using its classic, dark blue VW logo for gas-powered vehicles and light blue for electric ones, which will also bear a "Voltswagen" exterior badge. * VW unveils new logo, affordable e-cars in show of new era* 3 ways Volkswagen has changed and 3 ways it hasn't since emissions scandal* After emissions cheating scandal, Volkswagen steers toward electric vehiclesBut is it really changing its name? The Wall Street Journal has reported that German executives have told the outlet, "It's a premature April Fool's joke.

Source: Stuff March 30, 2021 20:37 UTC