The Latest Breaking News from Volkswagen

Cupra CEO: Market Needs To 'Stabilize' Before Entering US

Last July, Volkswagen Group announced it would delay launching Cupra in the United States. It was supposed to arrive by 2030 with a range of hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and pure gas cars, but "ongoing challenges” and “evolving market dynamics” forced the automaker to postpone those plans. It hasn’t outright canceled…

Motor1 · Mar 25

From cars to air defence: Will Volkswagen soon be producing parts for Israel's Iron Dome?

Volkswagen is reportedly in talks with Israeli defence company Rafael Advanced Defense Systems about potentially converting VW's Osnabrück plant, currently threatened with closure, to producing defence-adjacent parts.

Euronews · Mar 25

Even Volkswagen's Boss Dislikes Touch Sliders

Volkswagen used to offer some of the best interior quality in the mainstream segment before the current generation of vehicles. In 2019, the Golf Mk8 ushered in a simplified cabin with fewer physical controls. That same year, the electric ID.3 pushed things further by eliminating dedicated rear window switches. To…

Motor1 · Mar 25

Why Choose a VAG Specialist Instead of a General Mechanic?

When it comes to maintaining or repairing your European vehicle, the mechanic you choose plays a crucial role in its performance, reliability, and long-term value. Owners of Volkswagen, Audi, Skoda, and SEAT models know these vehicles are engineered with precision, advanced technology, and brand-specific systems that require expert attention. Choosing…

inkl · Mar 23

Volkswagen Reveals More Details About Its New Small SUV

The official debut of the Volkswagen ID. Cross, the German automaker’s new small SUV, is getting closer, with its launch set for fall 2026. So far, we've only seen it as a concept; this week, it appeared in near-production form, but—following a now well-established Volkswagen Group practice—still wearing camouflage. 

Motor1 · Mar 22

‘It’s stupid’: why western carmakers’ retreat from electric risks dooming them to irrelevance

Iran war should be wake-up call about costs of not going full throttle towards EVs as Chinese have done, experts say

The Guardian - UK · Mar 21

Tesla Faces the ‘Couch Problem’: Modern Physics Warns the Optimus Robot Will Fail and Send TSLA Stock Falling

Tesla’s $1.57T valuation clashes with falling revenue (-3.8%). Why engineering limits and the “Couch Problem” leave investors with no margin of safety in the race for Optimus.

Barchart · Mar 20

A Mercedes G63 Convertible Is Finally Happening: Report

Before the Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet, Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Convertible, and the Volkswagen T-Roc Cabriolet, which you can get with a manual, there was the Mercedes-Benz G-Class Cabriolet. Mercedes began building G-Class convertibles in 1979, but the two-door drop-top never reached America before production ended over a decade ago.…

Motor1 · Mar 20

A First For Audi: New Model Is Coming To America Before Global Rollout

European luxury automakers typically take their time bringing new models to the United States. It can take months, if not years, before a product gets its U.S. visa. However, Audi is about to break with tradition by launching the Q9 in the Land of the Free before a global rollout…

Motor1 · Mar 20

Two teenagers in car that crashed into river identified by police

The body of Eden Bunn, 16, has been recovered from the River Nene near Wisbech but searches are continuing for 18-year-old Declan Berry.

Evening Standard · Mar 19