A US-made pickup truck by 2030 is part of Volkswagen Group’s plan to revive its American business. The report is anonymously sourced, and VW declined to comment, so take the news with a pinch of salt. But it does make sense: Love it or hate it, the four-door pickup truck is the go-to for Americans who want one vehicle that can carry passengers and cargo that doesn’t need to be shielded from the elements. Credit: Sjoerd van der Wal/Getty Images Volkswagen has the Amarok midsize truck in some markets like South America, but not the US. Volkswagen has the Amarok midsize truck in some markets like South America, but not the US.