Von der Leyen to meet Trump in Scotland as EU and US close in on trade deal Commission chief to meet president on Sunday as Irish PM says deal will ‘hopefully’ be signed this weekend The Guardian - UK · Jul 25, 2025
Man arrested after two young men die in multi-car crash A black Audi and a grey VW Polo collided in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, on Thursday evening, before the Audi then collided with a Honda Jazz. Evening Standard · Jul 25, 2025
Arrest made after two young men die in multi-car crash Two men died in the crash, which involved three cars The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2025
Tesla's Full Self-Driving Outperforms Rivals In China’s Toughest Test Yet Tesla's Full Self-Driving system may have more juice in China than expected. Plus: Volkswagen takes a major tariff hit, and LG warns of a battery slowdown. InsideEVs · Jul 25, 2025
Volkswagen seeks audience with Trump, dangling more than $10 billion in U.S. investments in exchange for tariff exemptions The world’s second largest carmaker slashed its 2025 guidance for revenue, margins, and cash citing Q2 headwinds from U.S. import duties totaling roughly $1.4 billion. Fortune · Jul 25, 2025
Hammered by US tariffs, Volkswagen’s profit drops sharply Germany’s Volkswagen cut its financial guidance for 2025 after US tariffs took a €1.3 billion toll on its income in the first six months. But European sales and EVs appear to support future growth. Euronews · Jul 25, 2025
Volkswagen takes €1.3bn hit from ‘high costs’ of Trump tariffs Manufacturer cuts profit margin range for year as German car exports to US fall sharply The Guardian - UK · Jul 25, 2025
Volkswagen Takes 1.3-bn-euro Hit From Trump Tariffs German auto giant Volkswagen said Friday that tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump had cost it 1.3 billion euros in the first half of the year as it reported falling profit. International Business Times · Jul 25, 2025
I’m a Car Expert: These 6 SUVs Are the Best Frugal Buys of 2025 These six models show that in this year's crop, you don't have to compromise when shopping for a cost-effective ride. GOBankingRates · Jul 24, 2025
This Genius Solved One Of The Volkswagen ID.4's Biggest Annoyances With A DIY Fix Volkswagen put capacitive buttons on the ID.4’s steering wheel, but not everybody loves them. Now, though, there’s a fix. InsideEVs · Jul 23, 2025
Tesla's Reign As Europe's Top-Selling EV Maker Is Over Tesla is having a bad time in Europe. So bad, in fact, that a legacy automaker overtook it. InsideEVs · Jul 23, 2025
7 Great Used Electric SUVs: Get New EV Tech Without New Car Prices The best electric SUVs you can buy on the used market, with each model offering excellent range, value and tech. Act soon, because prices are going up. InsideEVs · Jul 21, 2025
I Drove The Nio Firefly In China. I Walked Away Mad Nio's pint-sized EV hatchback is here to pick a fight with Volkswagen, Fiat and Mini in Europe. It's a shame Americans won't get this one. InsideEVs · Jul 19, 2025
5 Car Brands That Are Still Getting Away With Cheap Parts Car repairs are expensive. No one likes paying for a new part, only to have it fail again a year later. But it happens more often than you think. Some car brands use cheap parts that wear out fast, break easily, or just don’t last. This isn’t just annoying—it can… Clever Dude · Jul 19, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Jul 19, 2025 Campervans: how to buy the pick of the pop-tops in the UK For many, it seems like living the dream – but how much does a holiday home on wheels cost? Here’s how to get the best deal
Clever Dude · Jul 17, 2025 10 Car Brands With Growing Maintenance Complaints When you are shopping for a new car, shoppers typically rely on a brand’s reputation. However, the market is shifting in a big way. Some of the names that may have been trusted at one time are now facing a surge in customer satisfaction. More specifically, they are seeing increased…
Benzinga · Jul 16, 2025 XPeng Founder Reveals Bold Plan To Hire 8,000 More By 2025 Chinese electric vehicle maker XPeng (NYSE:XPEV) plans to hire 8,000 workers this year, up from its earlier target of 6,000, founder He Xiaopeng said in an internal speech.
Motor1 · Jul 16, 2025 Stellantis Abandons Hydrogen: 'Niche Segment' Many people have considered hydrogen nothing more than a pipe dream from the very beginning. However, some automakers have insisted (and a few still do) that there is a future for electric vehicles with fuel cells instead of bulky batteries. Stellantis was determined to pursue hydrogen in the commercial vehicle…
Benzinga · Jul 15, 2025 Rivian CEO Joins Bezos & Gates Divorce Club—Voting Power Slashed Before R2 Debut Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ:RIVN) ownership looks different going forward as the company's founder RJ Scaringe had to transfer part of his stake in the electric vehicle company as part of a divorce settlement.
Fortune · Jul 15, 2025 ‘China’s car market has lost all reason’ – the country’s largest western carmaker refuses to compete in Tesla and BYD’s EV price war VW Group China boss Ralf Brandstätter says he's willing to sacrifice market share during the price war to protect the equity of his company's car brands.
The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2025 Ford Puma Gen-E first to get full £3,750 discount under government’s new EV grant EVs that hit sustainability targets will be eligible, but a slow rollout of grants could be making buyers hesitant
InsideEVs · Jul 14, 2025 The Volkswagen ID.4 Is Done Being Weird. It Wants To Be An Electric Tiguan Next The Volkswagen ID.4 is getting a major Tiguan-inspired overhaul next year. In fact, it's being described internally as the
InsideEVs · Jul 14, 2025 What The ID. Buzz Flop Says About VW’s Long-Running U.S. Problem The ID. Buzz was supposed to be a comeback machine, but Volkswagen's usual problems got in the way. Plus: Nissan and Honda are still teaming up on software.
Clever Dude · Jul 13, 2025 Which Car Brands Are Losing Resale Value Faster Than Expected? When you buy a car, you hope it holds its value. But some car brands lose resale value much faster than others. This matters if you plan to sell or trade in your car down the road. A car that drops in value quickly can cost you thousands. Even if…
The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2025 US border officers discover 14 toucans stashed in car dashboard – driver said he had no idea how they got there Carlos Abundez, 35, of San Ysidro, appeared in federal court Wednesday on charges of smuggling the birds in his Volkswagen Passat earlier this month