The Latest Breaking News from Volkswagen

Car makers ‘would rather cheat than follow law’ over emissions, High Court told

Around 1.6 million motorists are taking legal action against more than a dozen manufacturers at the High Court in London.

Evening Standard · Oct 13, 2025

What Is UK's Dieselgate Scandal? Case Now Hits Court as Carmakers Face Billions in Damages

A massive Dieselgate lawsuit has reached the UK High Court, with over 1.6 million drivers suing major carmakers like Mercedes, Ford, and Nissan for allegedly cheating emissions tests — a case that could cost the auto industry billions in damages.

International Business Times UK · Oct 13, 2025

Major carmakers go on trial over ‘dieselgate’ emissions cheat claims

Motorists may be due compensation after the major court battle

The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2025

Porsche ace makes big move up Autosport National Rankings

The Porsche Sprint Challenge GB class champion has taken more and Moore wins...

Autosport · Oct 9, 2025

Audi's Five-Cylinder Engine Powers a New Car. It's Not The One We Wanted

Good news: The Volkswagen Group is putting Audi’s turbocharged 2.5-liter engine in another car besides the RS3. Bad news: it’s not the long-rumored Golf R with five cylinders. Instead, Cupra once again gains access to Ingolstadt’s illustrious inline-five. The Formentor VZ5 originally debuted in early 2021 as a special edition…

Motor1 · Oct 9, 2025

The Audi A4 Will Be Back—But It's Going Electric

Last year, Audi killed the long-running A4 in favor of the A5 Sportback as part of a plan to use odd-number nomenclature for gas cars, and even numbers for EVs. Audi has since abandoned that bizarre plan, but the A4 was still a casualty. Now, however, the A4 is coming…

Motor1 · Oct 8, 2025

‘Game Changer’: The Kia PV5 May Be The Go-To Bargain Electric Van

One reviewer got to drive Kia’s rival to the Volkswagen ID. Buzz in Korea. He was mighty impressed, especially with the price.

InsideEVs · Oct 7, 2025

Many Volkswagen EVs Don’t Have Battery Preconditioning. Now, There’s A Solution

There’s some light tinkering involved, and it’s not exactly elegant. But it works, which could be a huge win this winter.

InsideEVs · Oct 5, 2025

Why 2026 could be the year cars drive down power prices

With three energy companies committed to trials and more automakers willing to back them, using your electric car as a battery should be possible soon.

AAP · Oct 4, 2025

6 Popular SUVs To Stay Away From in Retirement, According to Car Experts

Avoid unreliable SUVs in retirement such as the Jeep Wrangler, Ford Explorer and VW Atlas. Our experts recommended Toyota and Honda vehicles instead.

GOBankingRates · Oct 4, 2025