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Old 03-30-2021, 04:04 PM
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VW will reportedly rebrand its EV models 'Voltswagens' in North America



https://driving.ca/volkswagen/auto-n...box=1617108693
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Old 03-30-2021, 04:22 PM
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Will meet some resistance.
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speculations says April Fools Joke but who knows. its been April Fools since end of 2019
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Will meet some resistance.
This is bound to get the VW purists amped up...
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They should double down & shock people and call themselves VoltsWattage.
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Old 03-30-2021, 04:53 PM
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I think they will come to their senses and come up with a more grounded strategy..
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Old 03-30-2021, 05:26 PM
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already confirmed its a April fools joke at 4:21 pm
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I think they will come to their senses and come up with a more grounded strategy..
Hopefully a dead short
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Old 03-30-2021, 07:14 PM
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Watts the problem, sounds like a great idea!
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Anything to jolt that brand back life would be welcomed.
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It's just German humour.

Try watching this video.

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Originally Posted by Zookie
already confirmed its a April fools joke at 4:21 pm
Yep. And let of the bag a little early, lol

https://www.usatoday.com/story/money...ls/4809767001/
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Shocking news!
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Ohm My God.
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Apparently they were going to announce it as a joke on April 1.

They also put out an official media release on their VWoA site about the name change.

Seems poorly thought out April fools prank.
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