Volkswagen says its U.S. focus is on the current lineup that includes cars and SUVs, and pickup trucks just don't align with that strategy. But VW has also cited the "chicken tax," a 25% tariff on ...

Volkswagen's truck unit Traton on Monday reported a rise in first-quarter orders, even as its revenue fell 10% on less favourable economic and political situation, particularly in North America.

Although Volkswagen isn't widely known for its pickup trucks, especially in the United States, that wasn't always the case. The automaker sold double-cab models in the 1950s and 1960s, which were ...