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Today on Critical Materials: Scout test mules hit the street, automakers haven't hit the data goldmine yet and BMW is mulling gas range extenders for its EVs.

Liridon Kastrati denies a charge of attempted murder over an incident in which he chased officers while wielding a chainsaw in Paisley, Renfrewshire.

The historic importance of diesel engines in Europe cannot be overstated. At their peak in the 2010s, diesels accounted for more than 50 percent of new car sales. Of course, that was right before the Volkswagen Group’s messy scandal, which, in hindsight, likely marked the beginning of the end. Sales…

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Discover four outdated car features that still appear in modern vehicles and why automakers keep including them in new models.

The fine print in a car warranty often hides more than it reveals, and Volkswagen owners face an issue that can put their coverage at risk without warning. Buried clauses turn simple choices into costly mistakes, especially when service visits do not match the company’s strict expectations. A Volkswagen warranty…

A man allegedly seen picking up a baby before placing it in a box in a supermarket car park and taking off in a red Volkswagen has been charged.

A vintage blue Volkswagen bus named Azul became an unlikely symbol of resilience after surviving a California wildfire

Last year, when the Palisades Fire tore through Southern California, a white-over-blue Volkswagen T2 somehow (mostly) survived. It became a beacon of hope, and once the automaker learned about the bus, it pledged to fix it. Now, VW has restored it and is ready to show it off to the public.  

Liridon Kastrati, 32, denies attempting to murder four police officers, breach of the peace and motoring offences.