Volkswagen has announced the end of production for its ‘Gläserne Manufaktur’, or transparent factory, where its flagship model the Phaeton has been produced for more than a decade. The Gläserne Manufaktur, located in Dresden, Germany, will be transformed into an interactive museum-like space, aimed at showcasing the future of Volkswagen’s […]
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Volkswagen Phaeton factory could close to save money – report
Rumours are circulating that Volkswagen is considering the closure of one of its factories to maximise savings. Specifically, its ‘Glaeserne Manufaktur’ plant (transparent) in Dresden. The transparent factory, based in Dresden, Germany, produces the VW Phaeton sedan but with an output of only eight per week. VW’s new CEO Matthias […]
Electric Volkswagen Phaeton confirmed, plans for more EV technology outlined
In a recent statement outlining Volkswagen’s future plans in regards to its new board of management, the company has confirmed the next-gen Phaeton flagship sedan will be offered with a fully electric powertrain. The Volkswagen Phaeton wasn’t ever officially sold in Australia, but it has accumulated quite a following both […]
2017 Volkswagen Phaeton getting plug-in hybrid option – report
Development of a second-generation Volkswagen Phaeton flagship sedan is said to be well underway, with the company reportedly confirming it will come with a plug-in hybrid option. The first-generation Phaeton challenged perceptions of how important the badge is on a luxury car and took the People’s Car brand into uncharted […]