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Old 03-30-2021 | 05:04 PM
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VW will reportedly rebrand its EV models 'Voltswagens' in North America



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Old 03-30-2021 | 05:22 PM
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Will meet some resistance.
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Old 03-30-2021 | 05:25 PM
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speculations says April Fools Joke but who knows. its been April Fools since end of 2019
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Old 03-30-2021 | 05:27 PM
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Will meet some resistance.
This is bound to get the VW purists amped up...
Old 03-30-2021 | 05:29 PM
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They should double down & shock people and call themselves VoltsWattage.
Old 03-30-2021 | 05:53 PM
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I think they will come to their senses and come up with a more grounded strategy..
Old 03-30-2021 | 06:26 PM
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already confirmed its a April fools joke at 4:21 pm
Old 03-30-2021 | 06:53 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 | 08:14 PM
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Watts the problem, sounds like a great idea!
Old 03-30-2021 | 09:17 PM
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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.

Old 03-30-2021 | 10:16 PM
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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/
Old 03-30-2021 | 10:37 PM
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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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