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Rivian's Wild Ride: Is the Dip a Buying Opportunity?

Rivian's stock price volatility reflects the dynamics of the EV market, but the company's fundamentals and partnerships present potential for long-term growth.

MarketBeat

Best family electric cars 2025: Practical seven seater EVs tested

From Kia and Volvo, to Tesla and Peugeot, these are our favourite practical EVs with space for all the family.

The Independent UK

America's 2025 VW Golf GTI Has Less Power. Here's Why

When Volkswagen introduced the Golf GTI facelift in Europe at the beginning of the year, we all assumed its American cousin would benefit from the power bump. However, the US-spec hot hatch came out this week with the same ol’ 241-hp output. What gives? We asked VW why Americans will…

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Germany’s car industry is losing its famous Vorsprung – and it can’t all be blamed on Trump and tariffs

It was once the envy of the world – but now its arrogance and failure to change or take risks lie at the root of its decline, says Berlin-based writer Konstantin Richter

The Guardian - UK

Volkswagen: the end of a German industrial myth?

In late October 2024, Volkswagen’s works council announced that the group’s management was considering closing three factories in Germany, which would lead to the loss of tens of thousands of jobs, as well as a general reduction in salaries. On October 30, the group announced a 63.7% fall in third-quarter net profit.…

The Conversation

How VW Got A 'Wake-Up Call' That Sparked A Rivian Team-Up

Anyone who follows the electric vehicle race closely knows that the Volkswagen Group has struggled on the software front for years now. That's a broad term, but it includes everything from in-car subscription services to over-the-air updates to autonomous driving. But what probably no one expected is that VW's tech…

InsideEVs

XPEV Stock: Can Xpeng Motors Become the 'Tesla of China'?

Many Chinese EV companies have been gunning for the crown of 'Tesla of China.' However, Xpeng might have the best shot, given its robotic and autonomous driving operations.

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EVs are finally embracing physical buttons – with Hyundai being the latest to admit to a touchscreen backlash

Hyundai Design North America Vice President, Ha Hak-soo, revealed that customers want a return to physical buttons and controls in cars.

TechRadar

Ford Is Already Cutting New EV Production

Although the Explorer Electric was unveiled in March 2023, Ford didn’t start production until June this year. First shown in July, the Capri reboot hit the assembly line in September. Now, Ford's European business is already reducing output at the Cologne factory in Germany. Why? Because the two Volkswagen-related products…

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Volkswagen And Rivian Launch Joint Venture Valued At $5.8 Billion

With this venture, the two companies plan to bring "best-in-class software technology" and "next-generation electrical architecture" for future electric vehicles of the companies. The deal will cover various kinds of vehicles, which would also include subcompact cars.

International Business Times

Rivian And VW's $5.8B Joint Venture Will Power A Lot, Including 'Subcompact Cars'

Rivian and the Volkswagen Group's joint venture now has a name and a launch date. Rivian and VW Group Technology, LLC—or, Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies, for short—kicks off Wednesday.

InsideEVs

The 2025 Volkswagen Golf R Packs More of a Punch

As if the Volkswagen Golf R weren't powerful enough, V-Dub shoved more performance under the hood of its hottest hatch for 2025. On top of that, the Golf R gets upgrades in the looks and amenities departments to make it more enticing for the new year.

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Qatar ‘set for buy in of Audi F1 team’ ahead of 2026 entry

German car brand Audi, part of the Volkswagen AG group, will buy 100% of the current Sauber team for 2026

The Independent UK

Qatar poised for buy-in of Audi’s F1 team

Audi is on the verge of selling a shareholding in its Formula 1 Sauber team to Qatar – with an announcement potentially coming ahead of the Qatar Grand Prix.

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The Guardian - UK

Trump’s trade tariffs: how protectionist US policies will hit German carmakers

‘Shifts in production’ expected if baseline tariffs on imported goods are imposed to benefit US auto manufacturing

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History of the Honda Super Cub: How It Conquered the World With Two Wheels

Over the span of 65 years, Volkswagen built more than 23 million air-cooled Beetles. Since 1977, the Ford F-Series has been the best-selling pickup truck in the US, with 40 million produced. As a nameplate, Toyota's moved more than 43 million Corollas over 11 generations.

The Independent UK

The 10 best Tesla alternatives 2025: Our favourite rivals to Elon Musk’s EVs

Gone off Tesla lately? Try these 10 top alternative electric cars instead

The National (Scotland)

Man, 53, dies after three vehicles collide on Edinburgh bypass

A MAN has died after three vehicles collided on the Edinburgh bypass ...

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Audi Is Launching a New Car Company Called… AUDI

Where are the rings, Audi? It’s a valid question for the company's newest concept shown today in Shanghai. But this isn’t an Audi. It’s an AUDI. The luxury brand in the Volkswagen Group empire is teaming up with SAIC to launch a new car company in China. Of all the…

InsideEVs

The New Ford Explorer May Be The Best Volkswagen EV Yet

Plenty of critics weren't happy about Ford's decision to use Volkswagen Group hardware for the new Explorer EV and Capri EV (or how the latter looks, although I myself find it quirky enough to be interesting.) But that move helped Ford get an electric foothold in Europe where it says…

Fortune

BMW boss says Trump tariffs may acttually give carmaker 'an advantage'

BMW has "a big footprint in the U.S. for the U.S., its CEO Oliver Zipse said as he played down fears of a trade war between Trump and Europe.

Motor1

The Ram Rampage Is Even Better for 2025, Just Not in America

Although America is the undisputed trucklandia, there are still a few forbidden fruits. The indestructible Toyota Hilux springs to mind, along with the Isuzu D-Max (and its Mazda BT-50 twin), Nissan Navara, Volkswagen Amarok, and Mitsubishi Triton. Lest we forget the Rampage name was resurrected last year, but not by…

InsideEVs

Tesla Up, Germans Down: Trump Reelection Already Shifts The Market

Former President—and now president-elect—Donald Trump has not shied away from threatening to impose new tariffs on imports from the European Union, Mexico and other regions. There is a big difference between what he says he’s going to do and what actually gets implemented, but simply stating that he wanted to…

The Independent UK

Edmunds: The best small SUVs for city driving

Many midsize and large SUVs feel cumbersome in city driving, an environment better suited to smaller and more agile vehicles

Motor1

The Lamborghini Urus Is Sold Out Until 2026

Keyboard warriors love to hate on the Urus. Sure, it’s not a “real Lamborghini” given its underpinnings shared with lesser cars such as the Audi Q8 or the more plebian Volkswagen Touareg. However, the high-performance SUV is essential to Sant’Agata Bolognese’s modus operandi. Without it, parent company Audi would struggle…

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