Volkswagen Driver Says She Puts Diesel In At The Pump—And The Men Around Her Always Say The Same Thing: ‘Men Come Running' "They think I'm that dumb." Motor1 · Jul 20
Reborn Audi A2 Reveals Funky Styling After Losing Camouflage Audi's entry-level EV has swapped the usual camo for a striking E-Tron livery that doesn't hide much. Motor1 · Jul 20
ICYMI: the 7 biggest tech stories of the week, from the world's techiest e-bike to Apple vs OpenAI drama The week's biggest tech news from OnePlus, Apple, Samsung, GoPro and more for July 17, 2026. TechRadar · Jul 18
Did You Know China Makes A Beetle Clone? And It Just Got Better The Ora Ballet Cat is a cute Beetle knockoff that gets a new powertrain this year. Motor1 · Jul 17
Is India the new China? Skoda’s CEO says it could be far more than just a huge car sales market In an exclusive conversation with The Independent, Skoda CEO Klaus Zellmer says India could become a crucial base for selling, making and exporting cars around the world The Independent UK · Jul 17
Automakers' Latest Supply Chain Challenge: Software Shockwaves continue in the auto industry following global shortages of chips and battery-grade lithium and cobalt to support EV supply chains. Both forced automakers to fundamentally rethink who was on their supplier lists and how much lead time they required. inkl · Jul 17
Volkswagen workers to grill CEO on overhaul threatening 140,000 jobs, works council says Volkswagen's works council will host staff assemblies with CEO Oliver Blume in August. Workers can question him about plans that threaten up to 140,000 jobs. Blume has stated that 50,000 job cuts are underway to improve cost competitiveness. Plant closures after 2030 could endanger an additional 40,000 positions. Volkswagen declined… The Economic Times · Jul 17
Nicola Sturgeon hits out at Tory MP over claim 'she's lying about husband's crimes' A SENIOR Conservative politician has used special rules protecting MPs’ freedom of speech to level allegations of criminality at former first… The National (Scotland) · Jul 16
Ducati's CEO On Possible VW Sale: 'We Don't Comment on Speculation' Reports about Volkswagen, Ducati's parent company, point toward not only the company laying off hundreds of thousands of employees in the near future, but also the possible sale of some of its brands. Ducati's CEO says he doesn't 'comment on speculation.' RideApart · Jul 16
Could this be VW's biggest electric breakthrough? Introducing the ID Cross, the affordable compact SUV The ID Cross gets its full launch and promises to be a true Volkswagen, or people's car T3 · Jul 15
Volkswagen’s Cheapest New EV SUV Has 265 Miles Of Range The all-new Volkswagen ID. Cross comes with vehicle-to-load functionality and a big storage compartment under the trunk floor. InsideEVs · Jul 15
Volkswagen's New ID. Cross Is Its Cheapest Electric SUV Yet It starts at 28,000 euros in Germany and goes 271 miles on a single charge with the optional battery. Motor1 · Jul 15
Volkswagen’s ID Cross small electric SUV has been revealed – and I’ve already driven it Volkswagen’s new baby electric SUV has a 271-mile range, a surprisingly luxurious interior and a boot big enough to sit in – and an early prototype drive suggests it’s every bit as polished as it looks The Independent UK · Jul 15
Volkswagen unveils its innovative eBike with the world's first integrated rear-view camera and smart glasses This Volkswagen eBike has a rear-view camera, blind-spot alerts, and a HUD. TechRadar · Jul 15
International Business Times UK · Jul 14 Volkswagen Warns of up to 100,000 Job Cuts: Why Analysts Are Calling It a Negotiating Tactic Volkswagen may cut up to 100,000 jobs globally as part of a major restructuring effort, driven by declining profits and increased competition. Analysts suggest this could be a negotiation tactic.
Motor1 · Jul 14 Volkswagen Group Internal Memo Reportedly Calls For Doubling Layoffs CEO Oliver Blume told the staff a 'theoretical reduction' of another 50,000 jobs is under consideration.
Euronews · Jul 14 Future of the VW Osnabrück plant: Is the Iron Dome missile deal at risk of collapse? Vehicle production at VW in Osnabrück is scheduled to end in 2027, meaning around 2,300 jobs depend on a follow-up solution.
The Independent UK · Jul 14 Police in Australia release unseen photo of British backpacker Joanne Lees 25 years after murder of partner Peter Falconio and Joanne Lees were travelling across the country in a van when they were ambushed by Bradley Murdoch on the isolated highway
Evening Standard · Jul 14 New police images released to mark 25th anniversary of Peter Falconio’s murder Bradley John Murdoch was convicted in 2005 of murdering Mr Falconio in Australia’s Northern Territory on July 14 2001.
International Business Times · Jul 13 Volkswagen is Fighting Rising Costs and Global Competition. Its CEO Says 100,000 People Could Be Laid Off To Reorganize Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume has warned employees that the German automotive giant may need to eliminate roughly 50,000 additional jobs on top of previously announced workforce reductions.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 13 The Guardian view on Volkswagen’s crisis: another wake-up call for Germany and the EU Editorial: Robust action is needed to protect European industries from unfair competition. The alternative is social strife amid growing insecurity
The Guardian - UK · Jul 13 VW chief confirms plan to cut 50,000 jobs as board rejects plant closures Oliver Blume tells staff restructuring proposal includes ‘controversial decisions’ but he has broad support
RideApart · Jul 13 VW Is Killing Half Its Models And Focusing On Automotive Business. Is a Ducati Sale Forthcoming? Ducati's parent company, Volkswagen, has not been shy about the possibility of selling the Borgo Panigale brand due to its own financial struggles. But its recent move to cut half its own lineup could be foretelling the future of Ducati within the organization.
The Economic Times · Jul 13 Volkswagen CEO says 50,000 more job cuts may be needed to close competitive gap Volkswagen's CEO revealed plans for up to 50,000 additional job cuts. This move aims to match rival automakers' competitiveness and reduce costs. The company faces tariff expenses and strong competition in China. Management is assessing necessary and feasible adjustments across all brands. Labor representatives reportedly blocked initial restructuring proposals from…
Motor1 · Jul 13 Jetta And Taycan Among 10 Cars Facing The Axe At VW Group: Report Several important nameplates are allegedly facing the chopping block.