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2025 VW ID.Buzz GTX

After the recently introduced ID.7 GTX Tourer and ID.3 GTX, VW’s GTX family has been expanded with another vehicle, the powerful ID.Buzz GTX van.

This VW ID.Buzz is painted in an exclusive Cherry Red, which can be combined with Silver to create a two-tone effect. Also, VW offers a wide range of body colors so customers can choose a different color or combination. It is equipped with a new diamond-pattern front fascia, a lower bumper, slimmer front openings, wider fenders, and side mirror housings like those of the ID.3 model.

The interior of this ID.Buzz GTX is decorated with a unique black ceiling and black plastic instead of the bright surfaces of the standard ID. Buzz. There’s also black microfleece seats with red accents and GTX-badged steering wheel stitching, a 12.9-inch touchscreen and a new ChatGPT-powered infotainment system. It is spacious enough to accommodate up to seven passengers in a 2+3+2 configuration, with 1,121 liters of luggage space. Customers will be able to choose versions with 5 or 6 seats. The five-seat version has a split bench in the second row, while the six-seat version comes with two individual seats in the second and third rows. A panoramic roof is optional.

When it comes to the powertrain, the ID.Buzz GTX is powered by two electric motors with a total power of 340 hp (254 kW). It reaches 100 km/h (62 mph) in 6.5 seconds with a top speed of 160 km/h (99 mph). Depending on the version, the ID.Buzza GTX comes with a 79 kWh battery in the version with five seats, or an 86 kWh battery in the version with three rows of seats. It is mounted on 19-inch Venlo wheels.

Sales in Europe begin this summer, and deliveries are expected by the end of the year.

Source: VW

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2025 VW ID.7 GTX Tourer

Last month, Volkswagen premiered its first all-electric station wagon, the VW ID.7 Tourer, and now the German manufacturer is launching its most powerful station wagon ever, the ID.7 GTX Tourer.

Many must be wondering why VW is introducing a new version of the Tourer in such a short time? What makes GTX special? Well, there are a few differences in design but the biggest difference is in power. The GTX Tourer is powered by two electric motors with 340 hp, making it the most powerful all-electric wagon. It is equipped with an 86 kWh lithium-ion battery that, thanks to the fast charger, charges from 10 to 80 percent in less than 30 minutes.

The ID.7 GTX Tourer received a new honeycomb front fascia and light graphics, high-gloss black detailing, a redesigned rear diffuser, new GTX lettering and customizable 3D LED taillights that include an illuminated Volkswagen logo, and new standard 20-inch wheels, (21- inch is an option). It is equipped with a sporty progressive steering system, more powerful anti-roll bars and an optional adaptive chassis control system. Buyers will be able to order the car in Glacier White Metallic, Scale Silver Metallic, Grenadilla Black Metallic and Moonstone Grey.

Inside, the sports seats are upholstered in a combination of fabric and ArtVelours Eco microfleece with red thread and red GTC lettering. Customers can optionally choose the Interior Plus package, which includes ergoActive heated front seats adjustable in 12 directions, which have a memory function and a Harman Kardon sound system with a power of 700W. There is also a panoramic roof, AR head-up display, IDA voice assistance with integrated ChatGPT technology, as well as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto systems. The offer includes the optional Park Assist Plus system, which brings automatic parking, Connected Travel Assist with Lane Assist system, adaptive cruise control, Emergency Assist system, but also a system of autonomous braking in emergency situations and a system of dynamic display of traffic signs.

The VW ID.7 GTX Tourer will be available from spring, and the price is currently unknown.

Source: VW

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Volkswagen faces two lawsuits over Felicity Ace sinking

Two years ago, we witnessed a fire on the transport ship Felicity Ace, which was carrying 3,965 vehicles. The fire was caused by a lithium-ion battery in one of the Porsche cars. The ship sank and all the vehicles went to the bottom of the sea, including 1,100 Porsches, 189 Bentleys, while the rest were Volkswagen, Audi and Lamborghini, including electric models. Among the cars were 15 Lamborghini Aventador cars, which Lamborghini stopped producing. Now, two lawsuits have been filed against Volkswagen.

The company Allianz and the operator of the cargo ship Mitsui OSK Lines sued Volkswagen, and the lawsuit was filed more than a year ago, but the development of the situation was stopped due to discussions about another lawsuit in the court in Brunswick, Germany. According to documents related to the original 2023 lawsuit, the two parties accuse Volkswagen Group of withholding information about the risks associated with transporting electrified cars. In addition, the lawsuit filed in the Stuttgart court alleges that VW did not provide the necessary precautions for the safe transport of the car.

In the meantime, an incomplete list of cars that were on the transport ship was published: Audi A5 Convertible (84), Audi A5 Coupe (43), Audi A5 Sportback (147), Audi E-Tron (121), Audi Q3 ( 297), Audi Q3 Sportback (144), Bentley Bentayga (77), Bentley Continental GT (38), Bentley Continental GTC (50), Bentley Flying Spur (25), Lamborghini Aventador (15), Lamborghini Huracan (20), Lamborghini Urus (50), Porsche (23 made in Zuffenhausen, 19 in Leipzig and 126 in Bratislava), Volkswagen Caddy (47), Volkswagen Golf (199), Volkswagen ID.4 (159), Volkswagen T6 (116), Ford Mustang GT (year 2015), Porsche 718 Boxster GTS 4.0, BMW 750i (year 2007), Honda Prelude SiR (year 1996), as well as Land Rover Santana (year 1977) built in Spain under license from Land Rover and using Defender parts . When it comes to the value of the ship’s cargo, the estimated value of the destroyed cars is around $155 million.

How both lawsuits will end and whether both sides will be able to come to an agreement remains to be seen.

Source: Bloomberg