I’ve been in the new Volkswagen ID.3 GTI – here are my first impressions Most powerful production GTI ever gets 322bhp, will do 0-62mph in 5.6 seconds and goes for up to 373 miles The Independent UK · Sep 18
China's Xpeng plans to offer tech solutions to foreign automakers The company plans to offer its electrical and electronic architecture, cockpit systems, Turing AI chips, and advanced-driver assistance software to other firms, the source said. Potential partners could also include foreign software developers and automobile suppliers. The Economic Times · Sep 17
Germany turns on Brussels as Chinese car sales on track to exceed 1m in 2026 Germany's finance minister demanded tougher EU tariffs on Chinese carmakers during a visit to Volkswagen's crisis-hit headquarters, as Chinese brands head toward selling more than a million cars on the continent in 2026. Euronews · Sep 17
China's car glut has long flooded the world. Now comes the cleanup China's auto industry faces a major reset as production exceeds domestic demand significantly. Toyota's planned joint venture consolidation with Chinese partners is an early indicator. Excess production is pushing Chinese automakers to export aggressively, causing global trade responses. Analysts predict a broad industry restructuring over the next two to three… The Economic Times · Sep 17
Volkswagen overhaul puts Seat’s future at risk as Chinese rivals reshape global auto industry Volkswagen's strategic overhaul may lead to the discontinuation of its Seat brand. This move signals significant industry consolidation amid rising Chinese competition. The company is focusing investment on its strongest and most profitable brands. Many automakers face difficult choices due to declining sales and EV transition costs. This upheaval is… The Economic Times · Sep 17
New Volkswagen ID.3 GTI: The First RWD GTI Is Here With More Power Than Ever Based on the recently revealed ID.3 Neo, the new electric hot hatch is the most powerful GTI in the nameplate’s history. InsideEVs · Sep 16
The New Volkswagen ID.3 GTI Is The Most Powerful GTI Ever Wolfsburg's electric hot hatch is also the first rear-wheel-drive GTI. Motor1 · Sep 16
Jaguar Land Rover in talks to sell Defender to Nato countries Carmaker builds on relationship with British armed forces by seeking to cash in on Europe’s rearmament drive The Guardian - UK · Sep 15
Man Needs A New Car. Then An Expert Tells Him About ‘Highly Depreciated SUVs Under $35,000’ "Make sure you have a mechanic you can TRUST!" Motor1 · Sep 14
The EV Bubble Has Burst. How to Play Rivian Stock Now. While Rivian is a quality name in the EV industry, the risk-reward is not too favorable at these levels. Barchart · Sep 14
Volkswagen Mission Efficiency EV sets three records using new ID. Polo tech Streamlined 2+2 electric concept covers 794 miles with just one charging stop and returns 9 miles/kWh The Independent UK · Sep 14
Volkswagen Just Unveiled The Most Efficient EV Ever Tested The “near-production” Mission Efficiency EV has the same underpinnings as the ID. Polo, but turns the efficiency dial to 11. InsideEVs · Sep 14
Volkswagen Just Built An EV That Can Go Nearly 500 Miles On A Charge Volkswagen claims it's the most aerodynamic road car ever. Motor1 · Sep 14
Insider reveals how Red Bull’s billion-dollar Porsche deal collapsed Before joining forces with Ford for its F1 engine project, Red Bull was deep in talks with Porsche – but those discussions collapsed four years ago Motorsport · Sep 11
Motor1 · Sep 11 Volkswagen’s Updated IQ.Drive Lets Your Turn Signal Change Lanes For You New IQ.DRIVE features on 2027 Volkswagen Atlas, ID.Buzz, Tiguan and Golf boost assisted lane changes, emergency maneuvers and rear pedestrian protection.
InsideEVs · Sep 10 The VW ID.Buzz Will Get Assisted Lane Changes And Pedestrian Detection Volkswagen just added IQ.DRIVE, its latest and greatest advanced driver assistance systems, to the ID.Buzz, Atlas, Tiguan, and Golf families.
International Business Times · Sep 10 Volkswagen Will Shed Tens Of Thousands Of Jobs In a Large Restructuring Plan. It Will Spend Billions On It. The company estimates that the cost of implementing the plan will amount to some €16 billion.
Euronews · Sep 10 Will Seat disappear? Government confident as Volkswagen weighs brand's future The government says it is confident Seat will continue after Volkswagen kept several options open for the brand beyond 2030, adding no decision has yet been made on its future.
Motor1 · Sep 10 It's Over: Bugatti Is No Longer Part Of The Volkswagen Group Porsche is officially out, leaving Rimac firmly in charge of Bugatti's future.
The Economic Times · Sep 9 School Assembly News Headlines, September 10, 2026: Top national, international, business, sports updates and thought of the day Maharashtra is on track to become India's first tokenised state, enhancing the ease of access to land records. Meanwhile, the Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation has announced substantial fare reductions for bus passes, bringing financial relief to commuters. In Delhi, the Chief Minister has ordered action against illegal constructions following…
RideApart · Sep 9 Audi CEO Says 'Nothing Has Been Decided' About a Possible Ducati Sale Volkswagen's current financial situation is one that's necessitating deep restructuring, and has included layoffs and sales of brands. One under the microscope remains Ducati, as per Audi's CEO Gernot Döllner.
The Independent UK · Sep 9 Volkswagen ID. Polo review: VW gets back to its best with a stunning supermini you’ll love I drove the £23,945 electric Polo with 281 miles of range – and Volkswagen has listened to what customers really want. It brings a lovely cabin, proper buttons, a huge boot and some seriously grown-up technology
Motor1 · Sep 9 Volkswagen ID. Polo Is Sold Out, 30,000 Orders Leave Buyers Waiting Strong demand for the Volkswagen ID. Polo across trims has created a ten-month European waitlist and turned production capacity into the real bottleneck.
Motor1 · Sep 9 Woman Needs Volkswagen Headlight Fixed. Then She Realizes How Much It Costs: ‘AutoZone, O’Reilly…' "They're ripping you off."
Motor1 · Sep 8 Volkswagen's Seat Brand Deserved Better Cupra isn't the villain; The VW Group may have simply stretched itself too thin.