Volkswagen Took Many Risks With The ID.4. Here's Where It Needs To Go Next As Volkswagen prepares its next-generation models, lessons from the ID.4 will prove crucial for their success. InsideEVs · Feb 7
Photos of Chicago’s retro '70s themed orchids show Thousands of orchids fill the greenhouse of the the Chicago Botanic Garden for its 12th annual Orchid Show, themed “Feelin’ Groovy,” where installations inspired by the 1970s — including a yellow Volkswagen Beetle overflowing with blooms. The Independent UK · Feb 6
Volkswagen Injects GTI Hot Hatch Attitude Into A Van Ford may have a long history of selling sporty-looking vans in Europe, but Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles now wants a piece of that action as well. To make it happen, it’s giving the Transporter a new range-topping trim that channels a GTI vibe into a genuinely attractive hauler. With no real… Motor1 · Feb 5
The Weird Audi A2 Is Coming Back, But Not As You Know It Audi is gearing up for a busy 2026, with multiple product launches locked in for the remainder of the year. While enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting the new RS5, the SUV-loving crowd has its eyes on the next-generation Q7 and the first-ever Q9. At the other end of the lineup, Ingolstadt… Motor1 · Feb 5
Volkswagen Safety Recall: 43,881 ID.4 SUVs Flagged for Potential High‑Voltage Battery Fire Risk For many, switching to an electric vehicle promised a safer, cleaner future. However, for owners of the ID.4 SUV, that promise has been interrupted by a serious Volkswagen Safety Recall. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has flagged over 43,000 vehicles due to a high-voltage battery issue that can… Budget and the Bees · Feb 4
Consumers Truly Have No Clue Who Makes Good EVs: Report Am I reading this chart upside down? Or are you? Because American EV brand perception data does not remotely match reality. InsideEVs · Jan 31
These Are The Most Reliable New Cars For The Money: Study When shopping for a new car, two factors usually top the list: price and reliability. You want something affordable that will also last for years. Motor1 · Jan 30
South Carolina Gave $1.3 Billion to Scout Motors. It's Already $150 Million Over Budget. The company is backed by Volkswagen but still received considerable funding from state taxpayers. Reason · Jan 30
Volkswagen Commits Long-Term To Gasoline Hot Hatches Hot hatches may have been born in Europe during the 1970s, but the EU’s stricter emissions regulations have strangled the genre. In recent years, we’ve bid farewell to the Renault Megane RS, Peugeot 208 GTi and 308 GTi, Honda Civic Type R, Suzuki Swift Sport, and many more. Thankfully, the… Motor1 · Jan 30
10 Most Popular Used EVs in America — And How Much They Cost Here are the top 10 most popular brands and models for used EVs you should consider driving off the lot. GOBankingRates · Jan 29
This Small Skoda Might Become One Of Europe’s Most Popular EVs Skoda has released a batch of camouflaged prototype photos of its upcoming small electric vehicle, the Epiq, which will debut later this year. InsideEVs · Jan 29
Volkswagen Recalls ID.4 EVs Over Battery Fire Risk, Tells Owners To Park Outside The car company has issued three different recalls affecting over 45,000 ID.4 electric crossovers sold in the United States. InsideEVs · Jan 28
India–EU FTA Set to Reshape Luxury and Performance Car Prices in India India’s luxury and performance car market is on the cusp of a major transformation following the official announcement of the India–European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA). As part of the landmark deal, India has agreed to offer the EU tariff concessions that none of its other trading partners currently enjoy,… Whats Hot · Jan 27
EVs Outsold Pure Gas Cars In Europe For The First Time Ever You’ve probably read your fair share of sensational headlines bemoaning the downfall of EVs. I’m here to tell you that, on a global scale, it’s simply not true. A study published last week by Benchmark Mineral Intelligence shows electric cars grew in virtually all regions in 2025, except North America. Motor1 · Jan 27
Motor1 · Jan 26 The Volkswagen ID.4 Might Get A New Name: ID. Tiguan Volkswagen might rename the ID.4 electric crossover something... strange. The company announced last September that it would give its ID-branded EVs proper names, like the ID.2 becoming the ID. Polo. Now, the ID.4 could become the ID. Tiguan.
We Got This Covered · Jan 26 Volkswagen boss tells Trump administration what needs to happen or he’s pulling billions in US investment The demand is clear.
InsideEVs · Jan 26 14 Family EVs Faced This Freezing Highway Simulation. One Was A Clear Winner Germany's ADAC performed a lab test of 14 EVs: 361 miles of driving in identical but simulated conditions, and it was very, very cold. Here are the winners.
Motor1 · Jan 26 Audi Design Chief Blasts Screen Obsession: 'Technology For The Sake Of Technology' Screens have taken over car interiors for several reasons. Cost-cutting is the most obvious one, since it’s cheaper for automakers to remove physical controls and funnel access to most functions through the infotainment system. However, there’s more to it than that. China, the world’s largest car market, overwhelmingly prefers smartphone-like…
InsideEVs · Jan 26 The Volkswagen ID.4 Is Getting A New Name—And It’s One You Already Know Volkswagen’s best-selling car in the U.S. will lend its name to the ID.4 later this year, when the EV gets a comprehensive facelift.
InsideEVs · Jan 24 The Latest Challenge Facing EV Companies: What To Name The Cars The days of guesswork in car showrooms are numbered as automakers drop their confusing, Wi-Fi password-like EV names.
TechRadar · Jan 22 ‘Good luck, the rest of you’: Volvo taunts Ford and Volkswagen and says it's overcome 'painful' software issues with new EX60 Volvo unveils the upcoming EX60 electric SUV, which it claims is a game changer. But it still has a huge task on its hands to make customers forget about the EX90 software debacle.
InsideEVs · Jan 22 Scout's Extended-Range EVs Are Front And Center In A New Dealer Lawsuit VW, Audi and Porsche dealers say Scout isn't really an EV brand, so it needs to play by the same dealer laws as other companies.
InsideEVs · Jan 22 Tesla’s Robot Dreams Hit Reality As Musk Warns Production Will Be 'Agonizingly Slow’ Today's EV news: Tesla is headed back to production hell, Congress set to claw back EV charger funding and a new lawsuit over Scout's direct-to-consumer sales.
InsideEVs · Jan 22 Volkswagen Beats Tesla To Become Europe's Top EV Brand In 2025 The Model Y was Tesla’s best-seller in Europe, but it wasn’t enough to fend off Volkswagen on the constructors’ list.
Motor1 · Jan 22 VW Secretly Stuffed A W16 Engine In A Lamborghini Diablo The late Ferdinand Piëch had more feathers in his cap than most high-ranking executives in the automotive industry. He may have been one of the most controversial figures in the business, but no one can deny the legacy he left behind. Iconic cars such as the Audi Quattro and Porsche…