The Latest Breaking News from Volkswagen

Volkswagen Law: The unique structure behind Europe's biggest carmaker

Volkswagen is reportedly planning a significant overhaul, including plant closures and substantial job cuts, sparking strong union resistance. The company's unique governance, influenced by the state of Lower Saxony and worker representation on its supervisory board, grants them considerable power. This structure, rooted in historical decisions, gives these stakeholders a…

The Economic Times · Jun 26

VW plans to cut up to 100,000 jobs and shut plants, report says

German firm reportedly considering doubling previously announced staff reductions amid Chinese competition

The Guardian - UK · Jun 26

Volkswagen Will Cut 100,000 Jobs And Close Four Factories: Report

The new report also alleges the core VW brand will be separated from the VW Group.

Motor1 · Jun 26

This is the SUV £20k buys you now – and it’s worrying China’s car rivals

DRIVESMART: The Chery Tiggo 4 shows how far sub-£20k hybrid SUVs have come – and why China’s new wave of cheap, well-equipped cars is starting to unsettle established brands, writes EV editor Steve Fowler in the latest DriveSmart newsletter

The Independent UK · Jun 24

Businesses often row back on ethics when times get tough. Here’s how technology can keep them on track

Five carmakers are involved in a case at the High Court in London over claims that they cheated on emissions tests. A decade ago, the “dieselgate” scandal broke, eventually forcing Volkswagen to pay billions of euros in fines and settlements. These carmakers (Mercedes, Ford, Peugeot/Citroën, Renault and Nissan) have all…

The Conversation · Jun 24

Costco Members Can Get A Big Discount On Certain Volkswagen SUVs

Costco members can get up to $1,250 off a Tiguan, Altas, or Atlas Cross Sport. Here's how.

Motor1 · Jun 24

The Peaq Is Peak Skoda. Too Bad America Can’t Buy It

The Peaq is a big, sensible, seven-seat electric SUV with serious range and very little nonsense, which is why it feels like forbidden fruit for U.S. buyers.

InsideEVs · Jun 24

Škoda goes posh with Peaq seven-seat EV – and I’ve been in it

Škoda’s biggest electric car yet starts from £51,980, with seven seats, a huge boot and enough range to put it among the UK’s longest-legged family EVs

The Independent UK · Jun 23

Canyon's new e-bike can communicate with cars – but is it bikes that need to change?

The 'Vehicle 2 Everything' tech is fitted to the Roadlite:On, displayed at Eurobike next week

Cycling Weekly · Jun 22

How Europe’s EV makers shrank their product to challenge the bloated SUVs

Smaller, cheaper cars built for narrow city streets are becoming more stylish – but require careful design decisions

The Guardian - UK · Jun 21