Volkswagen's U.S. retail volume fell 16.1% year‑over‑year in the first quarter, driven by sharp declines in several models while a few models posted gains.
The electric ID.4 plunged 95.6% and the Taos dropped 40.8%, while the Tiguan rose 55.2% and the Golf R increased 4.7%.
In an interview with the Detroit Free Press, Mark Phelan quoted Kjell Gruner, CEO of VW of America, saying "VW’s roots in the United States were in the counter culture" and that "We don’t want to sell just SUVs."
Kjell Gruner also said the ID.Buzz will return by the end of the year after resolving a seating issue, and the UAW agreement requires Volkswagen to build a vehicle in Chattanooga; tariff effects on March sales remain unclear.
This summary is based on coverage by The Autopian.
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