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VW ID. Polo GTI Takes The Hot Hatch Formula Into The Electric Era

Volkswagen has typically waited a few months, or even longer, before giving a new model the GTI treatment, but the ID. Polo bucks that trend. It’s only been a couple of weeks since the electric supermini broke cover, and it’s already getting the sporty treatment. Although the ID.3 GTX was…

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Volkswagen labour leaders stand by 'red line' on plant closures

In a firm stand against potential factory closures in Germany, Volkswagen's labor representatives have voiced their commitment to preserving jobs. While they acknowledge the need for discussions about less active production sites, their position is grounded in a 2024 restructuring agreement.

The Economic Times

EU carmakers pave way for Chinese rivals as balance in market shifts

Many European motoring manufacturers are in retreat with plants to off–load – while China’s industry is on the march

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The Volkswagen ID. Buzz Returns For 2027 With New Trims And One Big Fix Owners Wanted

Volkswagen said the ID. Buzz will return for model year 2027 with a bunch of small upgrades inside and out.

InsideEVs

What is a PHEV? The four types of hybrid car explained

Not all hybrid cars are alike – here’s what you need to know before you buy yours

The Independent UK

Volkswagen’s Golf EV Gets Pushed Back To The End Of The Decade

The electric Golf was supposed to debut in 2028. Now, VW’s CEO said the company “doesn't need it” that quickly.

InsideEVs

Volkswagen Golf EV Won't Be Here Until 2030, At Least

It is time to add Volkswagen to the growing list of automakers delaying the launch of their electric vehicles. The company's CEO has confirmed that the electric Golf won’t arrive until around 2030 at the earliest, two years later than previously expected.

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India’s Top 5 Cars With Shockingly Huge Boot Space

Every Indian family knows the struggle of packing for a long trip. One suitcase fits. Then another bag refuses to enter. Suddenly, backpacks land on passengers’ laps, snacks fill the footwell, and the journey becomes uncomfortable before it even starts. That is exactly why cars with massive boot space are…

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RIP: These European Cars Won't Make It To 2027

Automakers refresh their lineups all the time, but not every model gets a replacement. Sometimes a car gets too old, the segment shrinks, or sales just aren’t strong enough anymore. And from a business perspective, manufacturers are constantly making decisions on which vehicles are worth keeping around.

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VW’s Hottest Electric GTI Will Have Fake Gears

The ID. Polo GTI Clubsport is set to feature Hyundai N-style simulated gearshifts, after VW said it wasn’t interested.

InsideEVs

Volkswagen Axes A Minivan It's Been Selling For 11 Years

Almost no one noticed it, but as of April 29, 2026, it’s official: the Volkswagen Touran is dead. On that day, the model's last example rolled off the line in Wolfsburg. It’s not a huge surprise—at a little over 11 years old, the second-generation compact minivan was by far the…

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India’s Only Ducati Panigale V4 Lamborghini Has Finally Arrived

For superbike enthusiasts in India, this is the kind of machine that feels almost unreal. The Ducati Panigale V4 Lamborghini, one of the world’s rarest and most expensive production motorcycles, has officially arrived in India, and only a single unit has been allocated for the entire country. That alone makes…

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Plot Twist: Volkswagen Is Now Rivian’s Biggest Shareholder

For the longest time, Amazon has been Rivian's biggest shareholder. That’s no longer the case as Volkswagen's tech partnership with the startup takes shape.

InsideEVs

The Porsche Taycan Turbo GT Manthey Set A New Nürburgring Record

The Nürburgring has been a popular spot this year. Ford and Chevrolet went back and forth, fighting for America's quickest lap time—but they haven’t been alone. Volkswagen took the GTI around the 'Ring for a record lap, and so did Porsche in a 911 GT3 Manthey. Now, Porsche has done…

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The GTI Is The Nürburgring's New Front-Wheel-Drive King

It’s been almost a year since the Golf GTI Edition 50 became the fastest production Volkswagen at the Nürburgring. However, its 7:46.13 hot lap still wasn’t enough to dethrone the Honda Civic Type R atop the leaderboard for the fastest front-wheel-drive cars at the Green Hell.

InsideEVs

Volkswagen Says Its Latest EVs Are 70-80% As Profitable As Gas Cars

VW's profit margins on EVs willl be slim until its next-generation SSP architecture arrives later this decade, its CFO said.

MarketBeat

Consolidate or Die: Is Rivian The Ultimate Takeover Target?

Rivian Automotive is rapidly transforming from an independent electric vehicle manufacturer into a prime acquisition target backed by legacy industry giants.

InsideEVs

BMW Has Built Way More EVs Than You Think

The Bavarian automaker just announced it has now manufactured over 2 million EVs making it one of the most successful Western EV manufacturers.

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The Independent UK

These are Edmunds' top used SUVs under $20,000 for teen drivers

Parents of teens armed with newly minted driver’s licenses often want their child to drive a safe vehicle

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Volkswagen Previews 'The Most Spectacular Golf R To Date'

While some enthusiasts are still waiting for a five-cylinder Golf R, Volkswagen has a different idea for a hardcore hot hatch. Wolfsburg’s pocket rocket will race at the Nürburgring next year to mark a quarter century of R models. It’s a tradition that began in 2002 with the Golf R32…

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VW Group Risks $1.7 Billion Fine For Missing Emissions Target

Much like all traditional automakers, the Volkswagen Group is caught between a rock and a hard place. The European Union’s push toward electrification is forcing the German juggernaut to sell more EVs to offset the CO₂ emissions from its combustion-engine vehicles. Otherwise, it risks paying hefty fines for exceeding fleet…

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VW Sounds The Alarm: 'We Must Fundamentally Transform Our Business Model'

The Volkswagen Group is in the midst of a large-scale restructuring plan that will wipe out tens of thousands of jobs in Germany by the end of the decade. In a recent letter to shareholders, CEO Oliver Blume revealed that around 50,000 jobs will be cut within the next four…

The Independent UK

Porsche 911: A true thoroughbred

Despite its reputation, Sean O’Grady found himself won over by the latest iteration of this longtime classic. Could it be the start of a beautiful friendship?

AAP

Ten people hurt as 14-year-old driver accused of crash

Emergency services have been sifting through the chaotic wreckage of a four-car pile-up that has shocked a community and left victims fighting for their lives.

Euronews

Volkswagen profit drops as carmaker signals further cost cuts

Volkswagen warned its future is at risk as profits fell sharply and it signalled deeper cost cuts. The carmaker is battling weak demand in China, rising competition, tariffs and pressure to simplify its complex structure.

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