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‘Another nail in the coffin’: Germany’s car industry faces up to Trump’s tariffs

There are major concerns about the potentially ‘catastrophic’ impact US policy will have on vehicle makers

The Guardian - UK

Skoda’s Cheapest EV Gets A Hot Hatch Makeover

Czech automaker Skoda has wasted no time in giving its new entry-level electric model a sporty makeover. This is the new Skoda Elroq RS, a battery-powered compact crossover that can go from a standstill to 62 miles per hour (100 kilometers per hour) in 5.4 seconds. That’s faster than the…

InsideEVs

Analysts Sound The Alarm: The Auto Market Is About To Get Bad

Welcome to post-Liberation Day, where corporate America is feeling the heavy-handed effects of tariffs on the market. Repercussions on the car market aren't great—and we're not just talking about stocks here. A very rocky future of automotive pricing is sending car makers and analysts into panic mode as they try…

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The Czech Republic's car giant Skoda is defying parent Volkswagen's downturn

Volkswagen-owned Skoda is defying a broader downturn for the German carmaker.

Fortune

2025 EV Sales So Far: GM Wins, Tesla Loses

First-quarter sales results are rolling in, and things are looking up for most automakers. Toyota sales are off to a strong start, Mazda and Subaru had record months, and Kia had its best quarter ever. But when digging into the data, results for electric vehicles were much more mixed.

Motor1

Europe braces for Trump’s tariffs: What could the economic damage be?

Trump’s tariffs on EU goods could slash exports by at least €85 billion, hitting autos and pharmaceuticals hardest. Germany, Denmark and Central Europe face sharp fallout, raising recession risks and forcing the ECB to consider rate cuts.

Euronews

Why Volkswagen Golf GTI and R Sales Are Way Down

With the first quarter of the year in its rearview mirror, Volkswagen of America is happy to report deliveries are up 7.1 percent. While the Taos and Jetta did all the heavy lifting, the Golf GTI and R sales fell off a cliff. The hot hatches suffered a double-digit decrease,…

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The mastermind behind Europe's hottest new car brand is leaving Volkswagen in a shock departure

Wayne Griffiths, CEO of Volkswagen’s Spanish subsidiary SEAT and father of the Cupra brand, stepped down at his own request “to pursue new challenges.”

Fortune

Sad: This Is the Last Manual GTI

The last manual Volkswagen GTI has been built and sold, a company spokesperson confirmed to Motor1 on Tuesday. The lucky buyer, Jamie Orr, documented his buying experience on TikTok, giving us an up-close look at the car.

Motor1

French Prosecutors Demand Volkswagen Face Fresh Dieselgate Trial

Prosecutors in Paris have called for German carmaker Volkswagen to face justice in France to compensate French consumers over the Dieselgate emissions fraud scandal, according to a court filing seen by AFP on Tuesday.

International Business Times

Don’t Want A Tesla Model Y? Here Are Your Best Alternatives In Europe

Tesla sales are suffering around the world, but especially in Europe. EV buyers here are ditching the brand following its boss’ political pivot and support of President Trump’s policies, many of which seem designed to break the longstanding friendship between the United States and the European Union. Luckily, Europeans have…

InsideEVs

Trump’s Tariffs End GM’s Joyride: Is General Motors Stock a Buy or Sell Ahead of ‘Liberation Day’?

GM had a good run in the last couple of years posting healthy profits and cash flows. However, Trump's auto tariffs have complicated the picture for the Detroit giant.

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BYD Seal U DM-i review: Plug-in hybrid SUV could be Britain’s best value new car

BYD’s novel take on a plug-in hybrid uses advanced tech to keep you running on electric power for longer. It’s impressively efficient and tremendous value with plenty of family-friendly space

The Independent UK

Volkswagen's W-10 BMW M5 Prototype Makes Big Power

Long before Dieselgate, draconian emissions regulations, and aggressive cost-cutting, Volkswagen had an era of impressive engineering. During the ruthless leadership of Ferdinand Piëch, there were no limits to what the engineers could cram under the hood. The VW Group experimented with everything, including W-8 and W-12 sedans as well as…

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The Guardian - UK

Which UK carmakers will be hit hardest by Trump’s latest import tariffs?

Eight in 10 cars produced in Britain are exported, with high-end manufacturers much more reliant on the US market

Motor1

Safari-Style Golf R Testing at the Nürburgring Gives Us Hope for VW

The Nürburgring has reopened for the 2025 season, which means manufacturers are back at the fabled German race track testing new and upcoming vehicles. One of the more peculiar vehicles spotted in Thursday's industry pool session was this Volkswagen Golf R.

Motor1

These Car Brands Will Be Hit Hardest by Trump's Tariffs

President Trump recently introduced a 25 percent tariff on all foreign-built cars. That means any vehicles assembled outside the US could see a price hike Stateside, including those built in Canada and Mexico. Even foreign-made parts for vehicles assembled in the US will be subject to the tariff, according to…

International Business Times

Trump Tariffs To Hit European Automakers Hard

President Donald Trump's tariffs on auto imports will deal a heavy blow to European carmakers, especially German manufacturers, which rely on the US markets for a big chunk of their profits.

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The Independent UK

Europe lashes out over Trump auto tariffs and the economic threat to both continents

European automakers, already struggling with tepid economic growth at home and looming Chinese competition, on Thursday decried the U.S. import tax on cars as a new, heavy burden that would hurt companies and consumers on both sides of the Atlantic

The Guardian - UK

Carmaker shares fall after Trump 25% tariff move as Reeves warns against trade war

Chancellor says UK not planning retaliatory tariffs on US ‘at the moment’ while PM calls move ‘very concerning’

The Independent UK

Edmunds: Five best used three-row SUVs for under $30,000

A three-row SUV is ideal for car shoppers who need extra space for transporting lots of people and plenty of cargo

TechRadar

Tesla’s EU sales are in freefall as VW races ahead, but the Model Y could change all that

Tesla records a decline in its EV sales in Europe for the second month in a row.

The Independent UK

Audi Q4 e-tron review: An affordable family-friendly SUV

Audi’s affordable electric car is a family-friendly SUV with a good range and premium look and feel throughout

The Independent UK

Noel Clarke’s former colleague felt ‘violated’ after groping, court hears

Gina Powell has accused the actor of sexual misconduct.

Motor1

Audi Will Launch an Entry-Level Electric Car in 2026

It’s safe to say Audi’s transition to a fully electric lineup isn’t unfolding as planned. The automaker recently shut down its Brussels plant in Belgium due to weak Q8 E-Tron sales. In 2024, demand for EVs carrying the Four Rings dropped 7.8 percent to 164,480 units. Given this decline, Audi…

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