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Mercedes Fully Owned Audi In 1959 When It Nearly Bought BMW

Just imagine the three-pointed star, four rings, and roundel under the same roof.

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Global EV Sales Maintain Record Pace Of 1.3 Million In October 2023

In October, global registrations of plug-in electric cars once again amounted to nearly 1.3 million units, marginally behind the September record.

InsideEVs

VW's Scout Motors Confirms Magna As 'Engineering Partner' For Off-Road EVs

CEO Scott Keogh said Magna helped get the electric SUV/pickup project off the ground but "Scout engineers are in the lead" now.

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Volkswagen Will Cut Staffing Costs By A Fifth As Part Of Group's $10.8B Savings Plan (Updated)

VW brand CEO Thomas Schaefer said last week that the carmaker is “no longer competitive,” so the company is cutting deep.

InsideEVs

Tesla update brings 12 fun features to its EVs – including a 'screaming goat' lock sound

Tesla's latest software update brings with it a whole host of new features, from extended camera coverage to Arcade updates.

TechRadar

Scout Motors Electric Pickup And SUV Will Be Developed With Magna Steyr

Plus, VW to cut administrative staff costs by a fifth.

Motor1

UAW says over 1,000 workers at VW plant in Tennessee have signed cards seeking union representation

More than 1,000 workers at Volkswagen’s Tennessee factory have signed cards authorizing a vote to be represented by the United Auto Workers union

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VW Finally Offers Bidirectional Charging In Europe. What About The U.S.?

Volkswagen is also "investigating this for the U.S.," a company spokesperson told InsideEVs; in Europe, the tech is available on new ID EVs with 77 kWh battery.

InsideEVs

More than 1,000 workers sign up to unionize at top US Volkswagen plant

UAW says effort at Chattanooga plant in Tennessee is booming as union aims expand membership

The Guardian - US

Consumer Reports Drove 22 EVs Until They Died. Nearly Half Fell Short Of Their EPA Ranges

One model ran out of juice after driving 50 miles less than its EPA-estimated range, while another exceeded its estimate by 72 miles.

InsideEVs

Volkswagen-commissioned audit finds no signs of forced labor at plant in China's Xinjiang region

An audit commissioned by Volkswagen has found no indication of forced labor at its plant in China’s Xinjiang region, where Western governments have accused the Chinese government of human rights violations against the Uyghur ethnic minority

The Independent UK

EU set to suspend Brexit tariffs on EVs for three years in major boost for car industry

Commission moves to delay 10% sales charge after intense lobbying by EU and UK carmakers

The Guardian - UK

Volkswagen Halts ID.3, Cupra Born Production In Germany Over Demand Concerns: Report

This week begins with another worrying news from the Volkswagen Group's Zwickau factory, which is the group's largest EV plant in Europe.

InsideEVs

London’s biggest minicab firm Addison Lee makes emissions U-turn

Lack of public chargers blamed for decision to be only ‘zero-emissions capable’ by April 2024

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Ford Maverick, Rolls-Royce Cullinan, And Ferrari Hypercar Prototypes Spotted

These are all the coolest prototypes we spotted on the road testing this week.

Motor1

Kia Sportage Owner Tired Of Thefts Returns Car To Dealer

Plus, the Volkswagen ID. Buzz gets a police look.

InsideEVs

Europe: Plug-In Cars Accounted For 25% Of The Market In October 2023

In October, plug-in electric car sales in Europe once again increased year-over-year, slightly outpacing the overall market growth.

InsideEVs

Hyundai Motor Will Halt One Of Its ICE Vehicle Factories To Build A New EV Plant

Other manufacturers claim their EV sales are slow due to weak demand. So how come Hyundai is charging ahead?

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How Abt Audi brought back Red Bull to the DTM

There was a great degree of surprise in the DTM paddock when Abt took the covers off its 2024 challenger at the Hockenheim finale last month. A shiny new Audi R8 LMS was showcased late in the evening to a huge hoard of photographers and journalists, with the car sporting…

InsideEVs

Volkswagen Boss Warns 'We Are No Longer Competitive'

Volkswagen Group—Europe's largest automotive group—comes across serious challenges as its main brand needs to cut costs on a massive scale.

Motor1

New Audi S5 Sportback Caught Looking Pretty Under Camo At Gas Station

Plus, our spies spotted the facelifted Volkswagen Golf testing as a barely disguised wagon.

Fortune

Volkswagen invested billions in EVs following Dieselgate scandal—now, its brand is ‘no longer competitive’

Volkswagen is looking to restructure costs with possible layoffs at the Germany automaker along with measures to improve efficiency and productivity.

Motor1

Brand New 2012 VW Santana Sedans Found Abandoned In Chinese Warehouse

These cars still have their pre-delivery seat protection.

Motor1

Volkswagen Boss Says The Company Is "No Longer Competitive"

Part of the massive $10.9 billion savings program will include partial and early retirements.

InsideEVs

2024 Volkswagen ID.4 EPA Range Increases To 291 Miles

The upcoming 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 with an 82-kilowatt-hour battery will have more power and more driving range.

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