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UK and European shares slump after Trump signals EU next for tariffs

London’s FTSE 100 Index fell sharply as the US president claimed the UK is ‘out of line’, but suggested a deal is possible with Britain.

Evening Standard

Rangers star valued at £6.75m as parent club look to cash in

Vaclav Cerny valued at £6.75m as reason Rangers recall WON'T happen is revealed.

The National (Scotland)

AI Is Coming For Your Car, Whether You Want It Or Not

Most car companies have not yet gotten the hang of software. Use the central stack in a modern Volkswagen, Honda, Audi or Mercedes and you’ll find it’s a far cry from smartphone-grade tech.

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Dear Carmakers: Want Tesla Buyers? Hurry Up And Make Better EVs

“Yeah, he doesn’t really like that car,” my friend Cory told me about the Kia EV6. Cory and I have this mutual friend, a Tesla Model 3 owner, who’s looking to dump it as soon as possible. But so far, nothing’s doing it for him, even that EV6. “He said…

InsideEVs

Volkswagen Might Make Even More Cost Cuts

Right before Christmas, Volkswagen reached an agreement with German unions to reduce its workforce by over 35,000 people by 2030 through a "socially responsible reduction" program. This drastic decision is part of a broader plan to cut costs in the company's domestic market. Labor costs alone will be slashed by…

Motor1

EU Holds Auto Talks To Revive Embattled Car Sector

EU talks to relaunch Europe's embattled car industry are to get underway on Thursday, with automotive CEOs awaited in Brussels to discuss fines and competition from China.

International Business Times

President Trump’s tariff threats are working as Audi ponders a U.S. manufacturing site—and Porsche might join

The two Volkswagen Group brands have never built cars in the U.S., but a combination of lower taxes and higher tariffs might change their mind.

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Thanks, Tariffs: Your Next Porsche Might Be Made In America

Update: Added a statement from an Audi spokesperson.

Motor1

How Trump tariffs could upend car markets in Europe, the US and China

Levies threaten exporters to US market, while scrapping of subsidies will hit EV sales – and Tesla could gain

The Guardian - UK

Volkswagen ID.7 Canceled For North America After All

Volkswagen has officially pulled the plug on its plans to bring the ID.7 sedan to the U.S. and Canada. Previously slated to launch in the U.S. in Q3 2024, the ID.7 was delayed last May by the Germans who were, at the time, "committed to making market-driven choices." Apparently, the…

InsideEVs

VW's Crossover Cabrio Outsold the Miata Last Year in Europe

Although math has never been my forte, odd statistics have always captivated me. Aside from the so-called zombie cars that appear in sales charts years after being discontinued, niche segments also pique my interest. Motor1 got in touch with car market research company Dataforce from Germany to learn how convertibles…

Motor1

Toyota's Forgotten Mid-Engine Hot Hatch Was a Pocket Rocket

The Renault Clio V-6 is the quintessential mid-engine hot hatch, but other brands have also dabbled in turning practical small cars into something more exciting. The Peugeot 205 Turbo 16 and MG Metro 6R4, along with a few wild concepts, spring to mind. Remember Volkswagen's bonkers W-12 Golf? Toyota recently…

Motor1

Nissan's EV Plans In America May Now Depend On Trump

I think that you're about to see two major trend lines in the auto industry over the next few years, now that President Donald Trump is back in office and all but certain to kill the Biden-era fuel economy and emissions rules and maybe the EV tax credits. On one…

InsideEVs

Troubled European Carmakers To Talk Fines And EVs With EU

Europe's biggest carmakers will converge on Brussels for talks this week as the EU seeks to chart a way forward for an embattled industry struggling to cope with Chinese competition and climate rules.

International Business Times

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Here's What Happens When You Money-Shift a Volkswagen TDI Engine

The latest teardown video from the I Do Cars YouTube channel opens with a window to the soul of this Dieselgate-era Volkswagen engine. That's never a good thing, but it's just the beginning of the absolute carnage inside this 2.0-liter TDI diesel. And with everything torn apart, it's clear what…

InsideEVs

2025 Ford Capri: Everyone's Mad At This EV. But Is It Any Good?

There’s a new electric Ford SUV on the block, and it’s called the Capri. It’s caused quite a stir in the UK, but not because it’s a slightly less practical version of the (apparently rather good) Explorer, but because of its name.

InsideEVs

What Trump’s Tariffs Mean For EVs, Jobs And Your Wallet

It took a century to build a global automotive supply chain that spread technology, manufacturing, and jobs across borders, delivering mobility to millions. Now, with a single stroke of the pen, President Trump's executive order threatening 25% tariffs on goods imported from Mexico and Canada could upend that supply chain,…

Fortune

Volkswagen targets higher EV sales to avoid hefty €1.5 billion EU emission fines

EU countries such as France and Italy have urged Brussels to ditch the penalties for embattled European carmakers, who have been plunged into crisis by a switch to EVs and increasing competition.

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Volkswagen Fears Colossal Emissions Fine is Coming

The VW Group has put its immensely costly Dieselgate scandal behind it, but it's still facing an uphill battle to meet emissions regulations. For 2025, the European Union is lowering CO2 targets by approximately 15% compared to 2021 levels. For each gram above the threshold, automakers must pay €95 ($98).…

InsideEVs

Here's How This Chinese EV Took Down The BMW X3

There’s a narrative that’s common now: the Chinese market is pushing out all foreign competitors. Whether it’s BMW, General Motors or Volkswagen, the media, analysts, some automotive company CEOs and political pundits have agreed that the writing is on the wall. The war for China’s EV buyers, they say, has…

Motor1

The Jetta Is Average—But It's Still Better Than Most Crossovers: Review

In 2024, I drove some 30-odd vehicles, enough for most of them to blend together into a hazy mush. There are exceptions, of course, but the infinite sea of gray SUVs is almost indistinguishable in my memory. But as a city dweller, they almost all suffer from the same problems:…

Motor1

Cupra Needs To Bring Cars, Not SUVs, To America

Seemingly out of nowhere, Volkswagen decided to bring one of its European brands to America. But instead of granting a US visa to the better-known Skoda or SEAT marques, the higher-ups chose the newcomer, Cupra. Cupra has been in the VW Group since 2018, but the name has been used…

MarketBeat

Rivian: Weathering the Storm, Poised for Growth?

Rivian's initial Q4 results, DOE loan, strategic partnerships, and innovative technology position the company for substantial growth in the dynamic EV market.

Motor1

Europe's Three Best-Selling Cars in 2024 Were Not SUVs

The death of the car has been greatly exaggerated. Sure, SUVs and trucks have taken over in America and some other regions, but Europeans still love their little hatchbacks and whatnot. In 2024, the three most popular nameplates sold on the Old Continent were small cars: Dacia Sandero (cue the…

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People Online List The 29 Biggest Scams In History That They Have Witnessed, Spark Discussion Online

Person asks the internet what the biggest scams in human history are and netizens don’t disappoint. The post People Online List The 29 Biggest Scams In History That They Have Witnessed, Spark Discussion Online first appeared on Bored Panda.

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