The Latest Breaking News from Volkswagen

Kia Niro review: Compact plug-in hybrid is a practical all-rounder

The Kia Niro plug-in hybrid is a distinctive-looking Volkswagen Golf-sized small SUV with few direct plug-in rivals. It has a decent range and low CO2, while prices are competitive too

The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2025

Honda CR-V review: Sensible, reliable, but pricey

The Honda CR-V is a global best-seller and the plug-in hybrid version is entirely worthy, although you’d hope so for a price that’s more Audi than Volkswagen level

The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2025

MV Agusta Built a 5-Cylinder Motorcycle Engine That's a Trapezoid?

MV Agusta quietly debuted a concept engine at EICMA to little fanfare, but it's a wild 5-cylinder square/trapezoid engine that could likely make production.

RideApart · Nov 11, 2025

Six police officers to face misconduct proceedings after St Mellons crash

Eve Smith and Darcy Ross, both 21, and Rafel Jeanne, 24, were found dead at the scene on March 6 2023 – almost 48 hours after they were last seen.

The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2025

Energy Insider: China Achieves Breakthrough With Thorium Molten Salt Reactor

China–ASEAN power trade tops 75 billion kWh, PetroChina-led project in Iraq boosts oil processing capacity

Caixin Global · Nov 7, 2025

'Guns for hire' likely behind daytime laneway attack

A multi-state police investigation is probing the brazen daylight shooting of a man who was himself a suspect in the gunning down of a high-profile figure.

AAP · Nov 6, 2025

Hayes winner Smyth and historic ace Grant lead Autosport National Rankings march

Formula Ford 1600 racers are the big movers in the Autosport National Rankings

Autosport · Nov 6, 2025

This One-Off Audi TT Is Not What It Seems

The late Ferdinand Piëch may have ruled with an iron fist, but he ensured things got done. During his tenure as CEO of the Volkswagen Group from 1993 to 2002, some of the company’s most ambitious engineering projects were approved, culminating in the development of the Bugatti Veyron. He left…

Motor1 · Nov 6, 2025

Volkswagen launches ID Promise, offering EV buyers up to 100 days to change their mind

New scheme gives drivers complete peace of mind with the option to return their electric car within 100 days if it’s not right for them

The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2025

EV Sales Are Slowing. Now The Auto Industry Is Banking On A Self-Driving Boom

Automakers are banking on an AV comeback. Plus: Tesla's door handle mess gets worse, and even Toyota can't escape tariff pain.

InsideEVs · Nov 4, 2025