German carmaker Volkswagen will not change its name to “Voltswagen” in the US despite earlier saying it would in a press release.
The name change was in fact an April Fool’s joke that was leaked to the media several days early by mistake.
It was initially said to mark VW’s shift to electric vehicles, and was backed by US boss Scott Keogh.
The carmaker will put out an official press release clearing up the matter on Wednesday.
On Tuesday, the carmaker went as far as changing its name on its US website and even launched a new Voltswagen Twitter handle.
It denied speculation it was just a prank, leading to numerous media outlets picking up the story, including BBC News.
Source-BBC
