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Europe's biggest carmakers will converge on Brussels for talks this week as the EU seeks to chart a way forward for an embattled industry struggling to cope with Chinese competition and climate rules.

The latest teardown video from the I Do Cars YouTube channel opens with a window to the soul of this Dieselgate-era Volkswagen engine. That's never a good thing, but it's just the beginning of the absolute carnage inside this 2.0-liter TDI diesel. And with everything torn apart, it's clear what…

There’s a new electric Ford SUV on the block, and it’s called the Capri. It’s caused quite a stir in the UK, but not because it’s a slightly less practical version of the (apparently rather good) Explorer, but because of its name. 

It took a century to build a global automotive supply chain that spread technology, manufacturing, and jobs across borders, delivering mobility to millions. Now, with a single stroke of the pen, President Trump's executive order threatening 25% tariffs on goods imported from Mexico and Canada could upend that supply chain,…

EU countries such as France and Italy have urged Brussels to ditch the penalties for embattled European carmakers, who have been plunged into crisis by a switch to EVs and increasing competition.

The VW Group has put its immensely costly Dieselgate scandal behind it, but it's still facing an uphill battle to meet emissions regulations. For 2025, the European Union is lowering CO2 targets by approximately 15% compared to 2021 levels. For each gram above the threshold, automakers must pay €95 ($98).…

There’s a narrative that’s common now: the Chinese market is pushing out all foreign competitors. Whether it’s BMW, General Motors or Volkswagen, the media, analysts, some automotive company CEOs and political pundits have agreed that the writing is on the wall. The war for China’s EV buyers, they say, has…

In 2024, I drove some 30-odd vehicles, enough for most of them to blend together into a hazy mush. There are exceptions, of course, but the infinite sea of gray SUVs is almost indistinguishable in my memory. But as a city dweller, they almost all suffer from the same problems:…

Seemingly out of nowhere, Volkswagen decided to bring one of its European brands to America. But instead of granting a US visa to the better-known Skoda or SEAT marques, the higher-ups chose the newcomer, Cupra. Cupra has been in the VW Group since 2018, but the name has been used…

Rivian's initial Q4 results, DOE loan, strategic partnerships, and innovative technology position the company for substantial growth in the dynamic EV market.

The death of the car has been greatly exaggerated. Sure, SUVs and trucks have taken over in America and some other regions, but Europeans still love their little hatchbacks and whatnot. In 2024, the three most popular nameplates sold on the Old Continent were small cars: Dacia Sandero (cue the…