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Volkswagen's EV Sales Are Booming. Its Cheapest Cars Aren't Even Out Yet

Finally, some happy days at the Volkswagen Group. The once-sluggish electric push is gaining real momentum. Multiple brands across the vast automotive conglomerate are reporting a significant surge in EV sales. Through June, global deliveries of purely electric vehicles rose by 47% to 465,500 units. This boom has increased the…

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The 10 Cheapest Cars of 2025

It’s no secret that buying a car can be expensive, with the average transaction price hovering just below $50,000. This accounts for all vehicles purchased, including pickup trucks and EVs, which opens the door for a set of wheels to cost upwards of six figures. But not everyone has that…

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The Numbers Are In: Volkswagen Smokes Tesla Again

The Volkswagen Group's electric-vehicle hot streak continues. Plus: Now's the time to buy an EV, and Mercedes-Benz High-Power Charging gets a big mall rollout.

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No chargers, no plan — and miles of wilderness ahead: Road-tripping in an electric van

Going against all well-known advice, Tom Richell decided to meet his hero and take Volkswagen’s all-electric ID. Buzz out into the wilds of the Olympic National Park

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Used Cars That Appear Reliable But Bleed You Dry

Buying a used car can feel like a smart move. You skip the steep price of a new car and avoid the instant drop in value. But not every used car is a good deal. Some models look reliable on the surface but end up costing you more in repairs,…

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"The last thing I remember, Iwas playing at atopless bar and had aVolkswagen bus and a hundred bucks": What former Heartbreaker Stan Lynch did next

Tom Petty’s Heartbreakers’ drummer is back behind the kit for an album from his new Americana collective, The Speaker Wars

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Ibbotson's Imp inches up to second in Ryan Motorsport Insurance Autosport Rankings

Ali Bray's large lead at the top of the Ryan Motorsport Insurance Autosport National Rankings has been cut after a triple success for James Ibbotson last weekend.

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Rivian Just Got Another $1 Billion From Volkswagen

Rivian capped off a sluggish sales quarter with a fat check from its new partner.

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Forget the ID Buzz – VW has electrified its popular Transporter van range and it looks even better

Volkswagen has expanded its Transporter line-up with battery electric variants of the popular Shuttle and Kombi models –and they look even more practical than its existing ID Buzz model.

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Volkswagen Sales Are Way Down—Except for One Model

Volkswagen of America didn't have a great second quarter. The German automaker reported results for April, May, and June on Wednesday, revealing a 29 percent decrease in sales year-over-year. Every model saw a drop in sales, save for one: The Golf R. Sales of the hot hatchback were up 12.1…

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8 Once-Trusted Car Brands Mechanics Say Are No Longer Worth It

Car buyers want reliability, value, and peace of mind. For years, certain car brands built reputations for quality and trust. But things change. Mechanics now identify more problems with some brands that were once considered safe bets. If you’re thinking about buying a car, it’s smart to know which brands…

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German court suspends diesel scandal trial of former Volkswagen CEO Winterkorn

A German court has suspended proceedings in the trial of former Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn, who has been charged with fraud and market manipulation in connection with Volkswagen’s use of rigged software that let millions of diesel-engine cars cheat on emissions tests

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Is QuantumScape a Buy, Sell, or Hold for July 2025?

Renewed optimism has surrounded the stock due to the improvement in its production facilities.

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Octavia goes electric as Skoda runs out of names for its new EV push

Three new electric cars include an electric evolution of an old favourite, while petrol models get a stay of execution

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Dacia Bigster: Standard stuff – but at a stretch

CAR REVIEW: It’s a typically adequate showing from the new budget SUV, though the ‘longster’ might have been a more apt name for this economical but somewhat noisy entry, writes Sean O’Grady

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8 Brands Whose Infotainment Systems Are Harvesting Driver Data Daily

Every time you get behind the wheel, your car’s infotainment system does more than play music or give directions. It’s collecting data about you, sometimes a lot more than you realize. From your location to your driving habits, these systems quietly gather information daily. This matters because your personal data…

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The Volkswagen ID.4 Gets Huge Upgrades Next Year, Buttons Are Back

The electric crossover is headed to the plastic surgeon's office for a nose job. It will also get a revamped interior with more buttons.

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This hack that lets you remotely steer and stop a Nissan Leaf makes me almost thankful I'm too broke to ever afford a clever car

That's a nice motor you've got there—it'd be a shame if white hat hackers were able to take the wheel.

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Volkswagen Swears Buttons and Knobs Are Coming Back

Volkswagen interiors reached their peak in the 2010s, when the cars had just the right blend of buttons and screens. At the turn of the decade, minimalism reared its ugly head as Wolfsburg decided it was a good idea to integrate access to most functions into the screen. The dreaded…

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Ford Explorer review: Stylish electric SUV is every inch a Ford

The Ford Explorer family SUV has a excellent range and drives well, although prices may take some by surprise

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5 Auto Brands That Make Third-World Versions of Their Cars With Lower Safety Features

When you buy a car, you expect a certain level of safety—airbags, crumple zones, and advanced braking systems. But what if the same car, with the same badge, offers far less protection in another country? This isn’t just a hypothetical. Many major auto brands produce “third-world versions” of their cars,…

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Woman dies and nine others injured in M4 car crash

A Toyota Corolla and VW Tiguan collided between junctions 16 and 17 on Sunday evening, police said.

Fortune

Why Volkswagen is convinced Waymo and Tesla are vulnerable in the $500 billion robotaxi race — 'not a winner take all market'

Instead of Big Tech's approach of competing against existing transportation providers, Volkswagen aims to work alongside them as a partner.

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I review EVs for a living – these are the 7 best electric cars I’ve tested in 2025 so far

Those in the market for a great electric vehicle are spoilt for choice – here are the best new ones I've test-driven this year so far.

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Volkswagen unveils robotaxi destined for Uber’s Los Angeles fleet, and the first 500 will be delivered next year

Volkswagen doesn’t want to leave the autonomous ride-hailing market—estimated to grow to over half a trillion dollars by 2035—to Big Tech.

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