The Latest Breaking News from Volkswagen

What is a PHEV? The four types of hybrid car explained

Not all hybrid cars are alike – here’s what you need to know before you buy yours

The Independent UK · May 14

Volkswagen’s Golf EV Gets Pushed Back To The End Of The Decade

The electric Golf was supposed to debut in 2028. Now, VW’s CEO said the company “doesn't need it” that quickly.

InsideEVs · May 14

Volkswagen Golf EV Won't Be Here Until 2030, At Least

It is time to add Volkswagen to the growing list of automakers delaying the launch of their electric vehicles. The company's CEO has confirmed that the electric Golf won’t arrive until around 2030 at the earliest, two years later than previously expected.

Motor1 · May 13

India’s Only Ducati Panigale V4 Lamborghini Has Finally Arrived

For superbike enthusiasts in India, this is the kind of machine that feels almost unreal. The Ducati Panigale V4 Lamborghini, one of the world’s rarest and most expensive production motorcycles, has officially arrived in India, and only a single unit has been allocated for the entire country. That alone makes…

MyLifeXP · May 11

Plot Twist: Volkswagen Is Now Rivian’s Biggest Shareholder

For the longest time, Amazon has been Rivian's biggest shareholder. That’s no longer the case as Volkswagen's tech partnership with the startup takes shape.

InsideEVs · May 8

The Porsche Taycan Turbo GT Manthey Set A New Nürburgring Record

The Nürburgring has been a popular spot this year. Ford and Chevrolet went back and forth, fighting for America's quickest lap time—but they haven’t been alone. Volkswagen took the GTI around the 'Ring for a record lap, and so did Porsche in a 911 GT3 Manthey. Now, Porsche has done…

Motor1 · May 7

The GTI Is The Nürburgring's New Front-Wheel-Drive King

It’s been almost a year since the Golf GTI Edition 50 became the fastest production Volkswagen at the Nürburgring. However, its 7:46.13 hot lap still wasn’t enough to dethrone the Honda Civic Type R atop the leaderboard for the fastest front-wheel-drive cars at the Green Hell.

Motor1 · May 7

Volkswagen Says Its Latest EVs Are 70-80% As Profitable As Gas Cars

VW's profit margins on EVs willl be slim until its next-generation SSP architecture arrives later this decade, its CFO said.

InsideEVs · May 6

Consolidate or Die: Is Rivian The Ultimate Takeover Target?

Rivian Automotive is rapidly transforming from an independent electric vehicle manufacturer into a prime acquisition target backed by legacy industry giants.

MarketBeat · May 6

BMW Has Built Way More EVs Than You Think

The Bavarian automaker just announced it has now manufactured over 2 million EVs making it one of the most successful Western EV manufacturers.

InsideEVs · May 6