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Trump Could Clamp Down On EVs Even More With New Fuel Economy Rules

The Trump administration and its allies say that cars are too expensive. These days, not many people would disagree, but the GOP's underlying target with those claims is often electric vehicles. Now, Trump's U.S. Transportation Department seems to be going after fuel economy rules that were used by the Biden administration…

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Uber Partners with Volkswagen to Launch Massive Fleet of Fully Autonomous Electric Vehicles

Uber proudly announced its new autonomous fleet, thanks to a new partnership with Volkswagen. Here's when you can ride it.

International Business Times UK

7 Classic Cars That Are Still Cheaper Than a New Honda Civic

While the Civic offers reliability and modern features, it lacks the character and charm that many car enthusiasts crave. Fortunately, the world of classic cars presents numerous options that are not only rich in history and style but also surprisingly affordable. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or a newcomer to…

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VW Confirms New Electric Golf GTI Will Be FWD-Only

It seemed like just yesterday when we were celebrating the return of rear-wheel drive to mainstream cars, thanks to the EV revolution. Front-wheel drive was always a compromise that balanced packaging, manufacturing and cost—and that many enthusiasts lamented.

InsideEVs

Porsche Isn't in a Great Situation Right Now

Porsche might be in a mess of its own making. Sales for the German automaker were down globally by 8.0 percent through the first three months of the year. While sales in the United States were actually up, the foreign-made Macan and Cayenne made up nearly 68 percent of those…

Motor1

Volkswagen Will Start Using 'Proper' Names Again

Volkswagen has fallen into that trap that so many automakers do: Slapping some numerals onto the backside of a vague set of letters and calling it a day—like the ID.3, ID.4, and ID.7. Granted, the company still has plenty of standard names in its lineup, especially in the US—the Taos,…

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The Baja Bug Is Back, Baby

The Volkswagen Beetle might be dead, but there's still plenty of love out there for the iconic Bug. There's so much love out there that UK-based tuner company Twisted has shifted some attention away from building Defenders and Jimnys to launch a new special project. It's called the TBug, and it's…

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Volkswagen Is Working On A Bunch Of Electric GTI 'Monsters'

We’ve known about Volkswagen’s plan to make fun-to-drive electric GTI hot hatches, but it seems the manufacturer’s plan extends beyond making hot variants of the ID.2 (Polo equivalent) and next-gen electric Golf. And they should stay mostly front-wheel-drive.

InsideEVs

GM's EV Strategy Is Paying Off. It's Still Fighting This EV 'Mandate'

Of all the so-called "legacy" automakers, it seems lately as if General Motors is pulling off the electric transition better than most.

InsideEVs

Volkswagen shareholders demand 'part-time CEO' Oliver Blume finally drop his side job running Porsche

Three years into his dual assignment, Blume is facing increasing pressure to focus on one of his two posts given a perceived conflict of interest and mounting problems in China.

Fortune

The VW ID Buzz Is A Minivan Without Rear-Seat Cupholders

I’m hard at work putting the finishing touches on our full InsideEVs review of the Volkswagen ID.Buzz. Spoiler alert, I thought it was generally cool, save for one big thing: There aren’t any cup holders in the second row. Like, nada. Zilch. Nothing. No matter if you opt for the…

InsideEVs

I’ve driven the new Ford Capri – and it proves that nailing the retro-inspired EV brief isn’t easy

I've driven the new Ford Capri –and it sadly feels like an exercise in slapping a familiar badge on the back and paying lip service to a few design cues.

TechRadar

I drove the 2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz for a week — and it gets more attention than any other EV on the road

The 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz blends an iconic design with a more modern twist, while offering good efficiency and a comfortable ride that seats up to six people.

Tom’s Guide

Volkswagen: Real Car Names Are So Back

VW has finally figured out the folks don't like car models that sound like they're firmware versions, or trying to figure out whether or not to include an arbitrary period halfway through typing the name.

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Volkswagen says 'mind-blowing' electric GTI EVs are coming – here's what to expect and what I want to see

Volkswagen puts fun back on the menu with plans to launch an "entire family" of GTI models in the coming years – here's what we could see.

The Independent UK

Cupra Tavascan review: This European Tesla rival will stretch your budget

Cupra’s striking electric SUV reminds us that Europe can still take on the Tesla Model Y

InsideEVs

The Renault 4 Savane 4x4 Concept Is Europe’s Answer To The Rivian R3X

Rivian made a big splash when it surprised everybody with the R3X during the R2’s launch event last year. It’s a relatively compact all-wheel drive hatchback with looks that bring back memories of legendary names like the Lancia Delta Integrale and first-generation Volkswagen Golf.

Fortune

Betting all your chips on EVs is a 'dead end,' BMW tells shareholders: 'That should be obvious by now'

Chief executive Oliver Zipse felt his company's reluctance to jump on the EV bandwagon has been vindicated.

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Blue car holds the key to solving synagogue firebombing

A small blue vehicle used as a "communal crime car" holds the secrets to solving several attacks, including a politically motivated synagogue firebombing.

Motor1

The Electric Volkswagen Golf GTI Will Be a 'Monster'

Volkswagen has teased electric versions of its beloved GTI performance range for years now. The tiny ID.GTI concept from 2023 gave us our first real taste of a performance EV, while the company just recently announced an ID.3 GTI for Europe next year. An electric Golf GTI is also on…

InsideEVs

MAN’s First Electric Coach Has An Enormous Battery Pack

MAN, one of Volkswagen Group’s bus-making subsidiaries, is working on an all-electric coach that can do everything a diesel-powered coach can do. Called the MAN Lion’s Coach E, the fancy bus will feature a huge battery pack and an estimated driving range of up to 403 miles (650 kilometers) on…

The Independent UK

Cigarette carton leads to arrest in cold case homicide after half a century

Jeanette Ralston was found dead in the back seat of her Volkswagen Beetle in 1977

InsideEVs

Volkswagen EVs Are About To Get Cheaper, Thanks To New Batteries

Volkswagen has been trying to adjust its EV aspirations. It may have stumbled out of the gate with the middling ID.3 and ID.4, and its flailing software arm, but it really is trying to right the ship here. It’s partnered with Xpeng and Rivian for better in-car software, while continuously…

International Business Times

Jose Mujica: Uruguay's Tractor-driving Leftist Icon

Uruguay's former president Jose "Pepe" Mujica, who has died aged 89, won over legions of fans by adopting a humble lifestyle, giving away most of his salary to charity and driving around in a sky blue Volkswagen Beetle.

Fortune

Car trouble: Can the French car industry recover to pre-pandemic levels?

Sales are down, factories are closing—but profits remain high. As EVs, offshoring, and China reshape the road ahead, France’s car sector faces a reckoning.

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