A lot of people are not laughing. Something about market manipulation:
Volkswagen pulls name-change stunt after it backfires on social media
The statement was criticized on social media, with some commentators recalling the company�s diesel-emissions scandal and years of misleading customers and regulators.
Automotive News, in a blog post titled �VW lied to sell diesels; now it lied to sell EVs,� said the automaker �still seems to think lying to the public is an acceptable corporate strategy.�
The initial statement outlining the name change, posted on its website and accompanied by tweets, was reported by Reuters and other outlets globally and included a detailed description of its purported rebranding efforts and new logos.
ha ha. Very funny.
Volkswagen pulls name-change stunt after it backfires on social media
Automotive News, in a blog post titled �VW lied to sell diesels; now it lied to sell EVs,� said the automaker �still seems to think lying to the public is an acceptable corporate strategy.�
The initial statement outlining the name change, posted on its website and accompanied by tweets, was reported by Reuters and other outlets globally and included a detailed description of its purported rebranding efforts and new logos.
The company pulled it late on Tuesday.