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Why These Classic Cars Never Went Out of Style

Every year, dozens of new cars enter the market, while many others quietly disappear. But a select few have done something extraordinary they have survived for decades. These iconic vehicles have outlasted changing technologies, evolving customer preferences, and fierce competition, earning a permanent place in automotive history. From rugged SUVs…

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BMW To Slash 8,000 Jobs, Mostly German Office Roles

Pressure from Chinese EV rivals and weak China demand push BMW to trim 8,000 roles via German white‑collar buyouts while protecting factory jobs.

Motor1

Does Your Car Smell Like Crayons? There's A Reason

That waxy smell probably isn’t coming from a forgotten box under the seat. Your car’s insulation, adhesives, and rustproofing materials may be responsible.

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Volkswagen Recalls 57,000 Atlas SUVs After Backup Camera Fails

Rearview software flaws on Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport models triggered a safety recall.

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Woman says Volkswagen sensor stopped car, right in front of an oncoming truck. But the service center allegedly calls her ‘crazy’

This wasn't the first issue she has had with the vehicle.

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Thousands Protest As Volkswagen Weighs Closing Historic Audi Factory

VW’s restructuring puts Audi assembly at Neckarsulm under a 2030 closure risk despite a job guarantee running to 2034.

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Maryland man drives brand-new Volkswagen he loves for 50 days. Then he allegedly learns he never owned it

It amounted to a 50-day test drive.

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BMW to cut ‘as many as 8,000 jobs’ under pressure from Chinese rivals

Layoffs will come in admin and development divisions in Germany, with production operations unaffected

The Guardian - UK

The 5 best midsize three-row SUVs, according to Edmunds

Three-row SUVs are staples of American family life, offering an ideal balance of size, space and utility

The Independent UK

[UPDATE] Italian Investment Firm Says It Offered To Buy Ducati. VW And Ducati North America Say Different.

A newly established Italian investment firm, Patritalia S.p.A, told RideApart in a statement that it had put forward a bid to Volkswagen to purchase Ducati, in the hopes to return the brand to Italian ownership. It's unclear whether VW has a record of it or if Ducati is for sale.

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Renault to face criminal trial in France over 'dieselgate' emissions scandal

Renault will face a criminal trial in France on aggravated fraud charges over accusations that devices in its diesel cars were designed to cheat clean air laws, the public prosecutor's office told French news agency AFP.

Radio France Internationale

Lamborghini profit slips as tariffs, Middle East conflict weigh

Lamborghini's operating profit declined over eight percent in the first half. This reflects sector-wide fragility spurred by tariffs and Middle East conflict. Revenue grew while vehicle deliveries saw a slight decrease compared to last year. Adverse exchange rates and increased U.S. tariffs impacted the company's performance. Despite market volatility, Lamborghini…

The Economic Times

Volkswagen Built A 1,000-Horsepower Mega Golf, But It Didn't End Well

It started as a GTI, and then things got wild.

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Inside the deals bringing Chinese carmakers into Europe’s factories

DRIVESMART: In the latest DriveSmart newsletter, Steve Fowler unpacks Ford’s new deal with China’s Geely – and asks whether Europe’s carmakers are wheeling in their own Trojan Horse

The Independent UK

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Here's How The Volkswagen Group Plans To Simplify Its Parts Bin

The major cost-cutting drive calls for 90% fewer seat variants for the luxury brands, which will also lose half of their wheel options.

International Business Times

Volkswagen's Model Is In Crisis. Its Porsche Unit Will Shed 20% Of Its Jobs Over The Next Decade

Volkswagen's Porsche is set to shed about 20% of its jobs over the next decade, the company announced.

RideApart

Volkswagen's In Some Serious Trouble. So Why Is It Getting Into E-Bikes Right Now?

Volkswagen is battling falling sales and restructuring its business. So why did it just launch a premium e-bike?

InsideEVs

VW Wants Higher Tariffs After Chinese PHEVs Overtake Its Best-Seller in Europe

The Volkswagen Tiguan plug-in hybrid once ruled the charts. Now, it’s not even on the podium, and VW wants the EU to do something about it.

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The Economic Times

Audi must work with Volkswagen to realign business, says CFO

Audi's finance chief stated the premium brand needs restructuring with Volkswagen. Declining sales in China and the United States are creating significant pressure. The company must realign its business model and implement structural improvements. This action is necessary to maintain competitiveness on the global stage. Audi is working with the…

Euronews

Blackout backup and earning power: How your EV could help you out in a crisis

Power outages are becoming more common with the rise of extreme weather. An EV could save you from blackouts – and earn you money while you sleep.

TechRadar

I've driven the new Mercedes VLE — and this limousine-like electric van made me rethink what a family car should be

Vans have been relatively slow to adopt electrification, but the new Mercedes VLE shows that van lovers are finally getting some greener choices.

Tom’s Guide

I drove the Volkswagen Atlas and Kia Telluride for a week — here’s the mid-size 3-row SUV I recommend

The 2026 Volkswagen Atlas and 2027 Kia Telluride are 3-row, mid-size SUVs that offer outstanding utility and almost price similarly, but one does offer more value.

Cycling Weekly

‘I was on the verge of crying’ – heartache and salvation inside the broom wagon on Tour de France queen stage

Cycling Weekly was inside the Tour de France’s broom wagon on stage 20. It was a day of tears, crashes and salvation.

Inverse

60 Freakishly Clever Things That Are Cheap as Hell on Amazon

You can shop with ease, because these clever finds are also incredibly cheap.

International Business Times

Volkswagen Missed Its Profit Forecast, Deepening Its Crisis. CFO Says 4% Margin Is a 'Wake-Up Call'

Volkswagen reported an operating profit of 3.5 billion euros ($3.98 billion), a decline of nearly 10% from last year and well below analysts' expectations of 4.3 billion euros.

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