Yesterday, VW announced that it was changing its name in the US from Volkswagen to Voltswagen, but it turned out that this was not the case.
What is known
As journalists from Reuters and The Wall Street found outJournal, it was an April Fool's joke (yes, March 30th). In this strange way, the German manufacturer wanted to highlight its electrification in the country, as well as advertise the recently launched ID.4 electric crossover.
We know, 66 is an unusual age to change yourname, but we’ve always been young at heart. Introducing Voltswagen. Similar to Volkswagen, but with a renewed focus on electric driving. Starting with our all-new, all-electric SUV the ID.4 – available today. #Voltswagen #ID4 pic.twitter.com/pKQKlZDCQ7
- Voltswagen (@VW) March 30, 2021
Unfortunately, the joke didn't work.Local media did not appreciate the humor and accused the company of lying. So far, the “new” name of Voltswagen is still used on social networks and even on the company’s official website. But most likely it will be removed after April 1.
By the way, according to VW’s plans, by 2025 the company wants to become a leader in the electric vehicle segment and release 1.5 million cars per year on the market.
Source: Reuters, The Wall Street Journal
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