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The Volkswagen ID.3 Gets A New Name, But Don't Call It A Golf Yet

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Not A Golf Yet: Volkswagen ID.3 Becomes The ID.3 Neo

One of the most popular EVs in Germany is set to get a major update soon, along with a new name. The ID.3 won’t become an “ID. Golf” yet; that’s expected no earlier than 2028 with the ninth-generation Golf. But in April 2026, Volkswagen will introduce the ID.3 Neo. Now,…

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Volkswagen Group Has 20 New Models Coming In 2026. Here's All Of Them

Last year wasn’t an easy one for the Volkswagen Group, as was the case for many automakers. The company saw its operating profit drop 53 percent compared to 2024, due largely to factors like tariffs imposed by Donald Trump, costs tied to adjustments in Porsche’s product strategy, and more.

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Porsche to cut more jobs after costly reversal of electric car strategy

German carmaker has struggled with rising competition in China, a key market for European luxury brands

The Guardian - UK

Edmunds: These are the best budget hatchbacks that you can get in 2026

Hatchbacks deliver a lot of versatility and value in a manageable, easy-to-maneuver and budget-friendly package

The Independent UK

New Jaecoo 8 revealed as a half-price Range Rover rival

Jaecoo has expanded its UK lineup with a SUV launch boasting up to 83 miles of electric range and prices from £45,500

The Independent UK

Porsche's €3.9bn writedown cuts automotive profit by 98% in EV retreat

Two one-time charges nearly wiped out Porsche AG's operating profit in 2025, a collapse that highlights the challenges that lie ahead for Europe's long-term EV strategy.

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12 New Cars You Can Own for Under $400 a Month

With average car payments near record highs, GOBankingRates reveals 12 new models to own for under $400 a month in 2026 despite inflation and rising prices.

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VW to cut 50,000 jobs by 2030 amid Trump tariffs and falling Chinese sales

Car group reports 54% drop in pre-tax profits as it says Iran war could affect demand for Audi and Porsche brands

The Guardian - UK

Forget Ferrari, this new Volkswagen proves great design should be for everyone

DRIVESMART: Designed by Jony Ive – the man behind the original iPhone – the Luce’s dash looks stunning. But, as Steve Fowler explores in this week’s DriveSmart newsletter, you don’t need Ferrari money to enjoy brilliant design – just look at Volkswagen’s ID. Polo

The Independent UK

Volkswagen slashes 50,000 jobs after profits collapse by nearly half

Volkswagen Group profits slumped by almost half in 2025. Trade conflicts, difficulties in China and the change in strategy at Porsche are putting Europe's largest car manufacturer under pressure.

Euronews

5 Cars With Low Repair Costs

These five affordable cars have low repair and maintenance costs in 2026. Owners of these cars can save thousands of dollars on long‑term ownership costs.

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Volkswagen Gives China The Massive Screens It Craves

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The Refreshed Cupra Born Fixes The Worst VW EV Interior Habit

The VW ID.3's Catalan cousin, the Cupra Born, gets a new face, ditches haptic controls for real buttons, and has more range.

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The Independent UK

New Cupra Born revealed with sharper styling, upgraded tech and up to 372 miles of range

Cupra refreshes its electric hatchback with new design details, improved interior quality, enhanced kit and updated driver assistance systems

Motor1

Volkswagen's Cupra Born Electric Hot Hatch Gets More Buttons

The Volkswagen Group’s SEAT spun off Cupra into a separate brand in 2018, yet it’s already outselling its parent company by a significant margin. In 2025, Cupra sales rose 32.5 percent year-over-year to a record 328,800 units. The new brand finished 71,400 vehicles ahead of the historic Martorell-based automaker. For…

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Here's A Super Early Look At The Volkswagen Golf 9

It's long been announced, but the first official image of the next Golf is still bound to draw plenty of attention. After all, we’re still talking about Germany’s best-selling car. At a company meeting this week in Wolfsburg, Volkswagen showed the Golf 9 in silhouette form.

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The Hyundai Ioniq 6 Is Mostly Dead In America

The standard Ioniq 6 is gone. The high-performance Ioniq 6 N will be sold in limited numbers this year.

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Which Automakers Build The Cleanest EVs? This Study Has Answers

A new study ranks automakers based on how clean and responsible their supply chains are. These are the winners and losers.

InsideEVs

Volkswagen Dealers Are Really Not Happy With Scout Motors

VW dealers sued Scout and Volkswagen on Tuesday in an attempt to block the brand's direct-to-consumer sales strategy.

Motor1

Audi Wants A Luxury Off-Roader—If It Makes Sense

Hard to believe it’s been 16 years since Volkswagen launched the Amarok, and there still hasn’t been an SUV equivalent. The body-on-frame truck remains on sale in Latin America, but VW has no intention of turning it into a Mercedes G-Class rival. It also seems highly unlikely that the second-gen…

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Volkswagen’s Giant SUV For China Is A Rolling Screen Fest

With the upcoming ID.2 Polo, Volkswagen is pledging to bring back buttons, but physical controls won’t return everywhere. Ralf Brandstätter, the firm’s boss in China, said last year that while Europeans are longing for the days of analog switchgear, Chinese buyers prefer something entirely different: “AI-first, connected vehicles, with seamless…

InsideEVs

Volkswagen Is A Sneaky EV Success Story

The German brand just delivered its 2 millionth electric model. 2026 could be even bigger, with the launch of several mass-market EVs.

The Guardian - UK

Why The Secret Agent should win the best picture Oscar

Kicking off this year’s series in which our writers advocate for one Academy Award nominee, our chief critic on why the Brazilian drama-thriller is the most audacious and fully realised film in the race

Motor1

This Forgotten Renault Concept Nailed The Retro Revival

Back in the 1990s, a retro wave swept through the auto industry, injecting a heavy dose of nostalgia with cars like the Nissan Figaro and the Volkswagen New Beetle. Owned by BMW at the time, the now-defunct Rover Group was also cooking up a modern take on a classic icon…

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