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The German brand has informed dealers in Germany that conventionally powered cars will rise in price by 4.4 percent, citing inflation as the reason.

In a letter to dealers, Volkswagen announced that "significant price increases in the field of raw materials, energy sources and equipment" are actually the reason for this price increase. This price increase applies exclusively to models with an internal combustion engine, such as the Golf, Tiguan, Passat wagon, Polo and T-Roc.

All gasoline and diesel Volkswagens will have new prices from February 23. "Even Volkswagen cannot avoid high inflation." "While we are doing our best with long-term contracts, tactical investments and efficiency gains, the impact on price cannot be fully compensated," Volkswagen said in a letter.

Dealers, already worried about poor sales, criticized this decision by the Wolfsburg-based company. "I am shocked. Our sales are falling, and they are raising prices," said a Volkswagen salesperson who wished to remain anonymous.

Many dealers feel that prices should actually be lowered, due to the uncertainty of buyers in this economic environment. However, Volkswagen is not the only one raising prices, as the average price of a new car in Germany increased by as much as 5,000 euros last year.

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Friday, 16 September 2022 06:32

Volkswagen is discontinuing another model

At Volkswagen, they have decided to cross paths with sedans, at least when it comes to versions that run on fossil fuels.

After deciding to withdraw the sedan Passat from the range, the giant from Wolfsburg has reportedly decided that the larger Arteon will also follow the eternal hunting ground. The good news for all fans is that it won't happen overnight, but a worthy replacement is on the way.

Namely, as Automotive News has learned, the Arteon will not be reissued, and the current generation will retire in 2024. It will be replaced by the electric ID model. Aero, which announced the concept earlier this year.

As is known, ID. The Aero uses the MEB platform, and the announced concept offered a range of 620 km combined with 77 kWh batteries. After that, a production model should appear, which will most likely see the light of day on the Chinese market for the first time.

Let's also say that the smaller Jet model should be withdrawn from the American market due to reduced interest. When it comes to the Golf, all options are still open.

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