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EU should spare carmakers from ‘punitive’ emissions fines, says Scholz

Germany’s chancellor backs auto industry as Volkswagen considers unprecedented plant closures

The Guardian - UK

How Will Cupra Succeed in the US?

According to Cupra’s CEO, the brand has an advantage that other automakers within the Volkswagen Group don’t: It lacks history. Audi, Bentley, Lamborghini, Porsche, and even Volkswagen have deep heritages and intricate traditions baked into their identities, which come with certain expectations.

Motor1

Volkswagen May Not Close German Factories After All

Volkswagen has a financial crisis on its hands, but there could be a solution that doesn't end with plant closures in Germany. Ongoing negotiations are reportedly pointing to a deal could keep things running through at least 2030. It doesn't come without concessions, however.

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New Ford Capri review: An iconic name from Ford’s back catalogue but a very modern all-electric coupé SUV

Ford says the Capri has been rewired for the electric generation (although it’s keeping quiet on the Volkswagen tech underneath). A smart coupé SUV, its biggest problem is the price, not the name

The Independent UK

Volkswagen Has Built Its Final VR-6 Engine

Volkswagen killed the VR-6 in Europe in the mid-2010s, but the V-6/inline-six mashup of an engine continued in North America until a couple of years ago. The last car sold in the US with the narrow-angle V-6 was the 2023 Atlas. Unless you're living in China, this might come as…

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We're Driving the 2025 Volkswagen Jetta. What Do You Want To Know?

I have had a lot of test vehicles this year... but this is the first press car I can remember in a while. This is the refreshed-for-2025 Volkswagen Jetta in its top SEL trim, and it is one of a dwindling number of honest-to-God sedans left on the market. This…

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General Motors Stock Price Prediction 2025: Can GM Continue to Go Up?

With a YTD gain of 42%, GM is outperforming most other traditional automakers by a wide margin this year. Can the stock continue its positive run in 2025?

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Lucid Wants More Partners. It's Currently In Talks With 'A Couple'

Although Lucid Motors is a startup with much less car-making experience than traditional OEMs, it has quickly become an electric vehicle technology leader. It’s willing to share its EV tech with others and it’s already helping Aston Martin create its own bespoke EV platform. However, it also wants to find…

InsideEVs

Will BYD take over Europe’s struggling EV market?

European automakers should beware—the world’s largest producer of plug-in cars is Chinese and has plans for European electric domination.

Fortune

How will the government keep the Royal Mail in the UK now it’s been sold?

The British government has been granted a golden share in the recently-sold Royal Mail in a bid to keep it in the UK

The Independent UK

Trump Pitches A Complete U-Turn On Federal Support For EVs

As Biden's presidential term comes to an end, the torch is being placed back into Trump's hands for the next four years. The incoming administration's transition team is readying a sweeping set of policy changes that are more akin to a U-Turn than fostering progress, and a huge focus of…

InsideEVs

Fisker, A Bankrupt Automaker, Sold More EVs Than Volkswagen In October

October was a great month for several automakers. General Motors and Hyundai, for instance, saw big gains in registrations. Meanwhile, Ford’s Mustang Mach-E, Rivian’s R1S and Tesla’s Model Y were down double digits.

InsideEVs

Benchmark Analysts Just Doubled Down on Rivian Stock. Is It a Buy for 2025?

With Benchmark analysts giving Rivian a bullish nod, would it be wise for investors to jump in and position themselves for potential gains next year?

Barchart

Did General Motors Limit Its Future By Walking Away From Cruise?

There's a kind of big-picture way of looking at General Motors' decision to acquire, and less than a decade later, ultimately suspend, its Cruise robotaxi division: what are car companies supposed to be in the future?

InsideEVs

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U.S. EV Registrations Were Up In October Despite Tesla Being In The Red

To be clear, Tesla is still the biggest player in the electric car market in the United States. That said, its grip seems to be slowly slipping.

Motor1

Audi Makes 'Painful' Decision to Close a Factory

While Volkswagen Group is still considering whether to close factories in Germany, Audi has taken this drastic decision in Belgium. The factory in Brussels will close up shop at the end of February. Consequently, the Q8 E-Tron and Q8 E-Tron Sportback are being wiped out from the lineup. Due to…

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Here's What It Takes to Kill Volkswagen's Weirdest Engine

Some engines have better reputations than others. The 2.5-liter inline-five from Volkswagen is one of the better ones. The engine featured in this recent I Do Cars teardown video came from a 2011 VW Jetta, though the mileage is unknown. What is known is that this mill was deemed too…

Tom’s Guide

I drove the Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobhan for a week — and it might make you forget about EVs

After driving a 2025 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobhan for a week, it's one of the few all-gas powered vehicles I'd recommend.

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This Engine Teardown Shows the Race Car Tech In VW's Iconic Diesel V-10

Once upon a time, Volkswagen built V-10 engines for its road cars. Throughout the 2000s the German company, formerly known for its popular diesel models, sold its full-size Touareg SUV with a twin-Turbo V-10 TDI. It was pulled from the US market in 2008 because it could no longer pass…

InsideEVs

The VW ID. Buzz Beats Its EPA Range Rating In The Real World

I wasn't too impressed by the Volkswagen ID. Buzz. I loved the design, but I couldn't quite figure out who it was for. Every minivan owner I know does a lot of road trips, and with a 231-mile EPA rating in mixed city/highway driving, the all-wheel-drive version didn't look up…

Fortune

Volkswagen offers Tennesse workers 14% pay rise as it works on cuts in Germany

Volkswagen is struggling to satisfy workers on both sides of the Atalntic Ocean amid need for aggressive cost cuts.

Fortune

With General Motors pulling the plug on Cruise, every U.S. automaker except Tesla has called it quits on robotaxis

Automakers like Ford Motors and Volkswagen had also once made big, billion-dollar bets on the future of ridehail—only to walk back those plans later.

Motor1

The 2025 Volkswagen Taos Doesn't Stand Out: First Drive Review

There’s an iconic line in the movie Office Space where efficiency expert Bob Slydell asks programmer Tom: “What would you say you … do here?”

The Independent UK

Edmunds: The best midsize SUVs for families in 2025

Midsize three-row SUVs are among today’s primary modes of family movement, but some are roomier than others

InsideEVs

You Can Now Buy An Electric Hyundai On Amazon

It's hardly a secret that in 2024, Hyundai makes some of the best electric vehicles you can buy. The problem is that buying one means engaging with Hyundai's notorious network of American car dealers. So, if you'd rather take your chances on Amazon instead and you live in one of…

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