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Volkswagen Chattanooga training exercise set for Sunday

Volkswagen Chattanooga and local first responders will conduct an active shooter exercise at the plant from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, according to the automaker.

By Mike Pare November 10, 2023

Staff photo / The Volkswagen Chattanooga plant is seen in 2016. The plant will host an active shooter drill Sunday.

Sales of Volkswagen Chattanooga’s ID.4 EV climb 60%

Sales of new Chattanooga-built ID.4 electric SUVs rose more than 60% in the third quarter versus the same period a year ago, according to Volkswagen of America.

By Mike Pare October 4, 2023

Staff photo by Matt Hamilton / Visitors at Volkswagen's Chattanooga assembly plant in 2022 get a chance to look over an ID.4 electric SUV.

Chattanooga area EV supplier plant cost hits $800 million as company gets key permit

A company in the electric vehicle supply chain proposing a huge new plant in Southeast Tennessee on Thursday said the investment has risen by about a third to $800 million.

By Mike Pare July 27, 2023

Contributed Rendering / A rendering of the proposed Piedmont Lithium manufacturing plant is shown. The Etowah, Tennessee, facility will produce lithium hydroxide for use in electric vehicle batteries.

International automakers driving jobs in Tennessee, Georgia as VW Chattanooga, Nissan, Kia cited

International automotive nameplates such as Volkswagen and Nissan are helping drive manufacturing in Tennessee, and there's a chance to land more related research and development jobs, according to a trade group.

By Mike Pare July 6, 2023

Staff photo by Olivia Ross / A Volkswagen ID.4 electric SUV is checked out by employees at the automaker's Chattanooga plant on May 16.

Audi, Volkswagen vehicles donated for Chattanooga State repair training

The auto shop at Chattanooga State Community College had an unusual high-end feel to it this week.

By Mike Pare June 30, 2023

Staff Photo by Olivia Ross / A donated Audi sits on ramps at the auto shop Thursday at Chattanooga State Community College. Volkswagen Group of America, Chattanooga State and the Collision Repair Education Foundation have partnered to provide hands-on collision repair training on donated Audi and VW vehicles.

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VW Group of America chief cites Chattanooga-made ID.4’s tax credit

By Mike Pare June 26, 2023

VW gives up 182-acre site near Chattanooga plant

Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce pursues potential EV-related company

By Mike Pare June 5, 2023

Staff file photo / The Enterprise South complex including Volkswagen's Chattanooga production is shown in 2012.

VW reveals Atlas pricing, makes Axios poll and more business news

Volkswagen of America on Tuesday announced pricing for the 2024 Atlas will start at $37,725, according to a news release. Pricing for the 2024 Atlas Cross Sport starts at $36,715.

By Staff and wire reports May 23, 2023

Staff file photo / People applaud as they walk behind a 2020 Atlas Cross Sport at the Chattanooga Volkswagen Assembly Plant in 2019.

VW of America’s CEO moves to Chattanooga, bringing some jobs from company’s Virginia headquarters

Volkswagen Group of America's chief executive is now living in Chattanooga, and he plans to shift some jobs from the company's headquarters in Virginia to the plant as he brings more engineering, supply and purchasing to the area.

By Mike Pare May 20, 2023

Staff Photo by Olivia Ross / Volkswagen Group of America CEO Pablo Di Si poses for a photo in the Chattanooga plant Tuesday.

VW hiring over 500 more workers in Chattanooga

500-plus new jobs in 2023 will push plant to about 5,500 workers

By Mike Pare May 13, 2023

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