VW leaks new name for its U.S. operations: Voltswagen

[Tragic Bronson]

VW accidentally leaks new name for its U.S. operations: Voltswagen

A now unpublished press release called the change a "public declaration of the company's future-forward investment in e-mobility."

www.cnbc.com

VW Backtracks, Now Says "Voltswagen" Name Was a Joke All Along

After the "Voltswagen" news leaked, the automaker's U.S. arm insisted it was true. But now, the German headquarters says it was all just a marketing stunt.

www.roadandtrack.com

Apparently this is not three days early...

 

[Ian Schmidt]

This has blown up on Twitter with similarly cheesy "electrified" names for cars and carmakers, like "Voltvo", "Maserwatti", and "Renohm" 🤣 . Plus the suggestion that GM is sitting on a gold mine with the "Buick Electra" name.

 

[Gecko]

 

[Tragic Bronson]

Apparently this is not three days early...

Apparently, it is a good PR stunt. Darn it!

Volkswagen will not change name of U.S. operations: sources

Volkswagen AG's U.S. unit will not change its name even after the German automaker issued a statement on Tuesday saying it would, three sources briefed on the matter said.

www.reuters.com

 

[mikeavelli]

I hope it wasn’t leaked before it’s time. Would have made a stellar April fool

 

[Will1991]

I hope it wasn’t leaked before it’s time. Would have made a stellar April fool

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Update: The Company That Hid The Truth About Diesel Emissions Also Lied About "Voltswagen" | Carscoops

The name change is said to be reflective of the company's electric future.

www.carscoops.com

I agree, it’s hard to keep a real notion of time with this general confinement ahahah