Volkswagen of America says its "Voltswagen" name change was merely a joke "in the spirit of April Fools' Day" to promote a new electric car. But even if it was meant as a lighthearted marketing gag, the move could land the carmaker in some serious trouble.
source https://www.cnn.com/2021/03/31/cars/volkswagen-voltswagen-securities-law/index.html