Volkswagen accused of ‘deception’ after early April Fools' Day prank

Volkswagen has been accused of “deception” and spreading “misinformation” in the US following an early April Fool’s prank which suggested the German car brand was set for a ‘Voltswagen’ rebrand.

A press release issued from the brand’s US base at Auburn Hills, Michigan, yesterday (March 30) headlined "Voltswagen: A new name for a new era of e-Mobility", caused a stir on social media as it appeared a bizarre re-brand tied to its push towards electrification could be on the cards across the Atlantic.

The release announced, "the official change of its US brand name from Volkswagen of America to Voltswagen of America".