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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.

Tom’s Guide · Dec 15, 2024

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…

Motor1 · Dec 14, 2024

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…

InsideEVs · Dec 13, 2024

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…

InsideEVs · Dec 10, 2024

Tesla Shares Surge In Pre-Market On Monday, Hovering Near $400: What's Going On?

This increase follows Tesla's announcement of a new, affordable vehicle model during an investor meeting with Deutsche Bank.

Benzinga · Dec 9, 2024

German VW Workers Kick Off Second Round Of Strikes

Thousands of Volkswagen workers walked out on Monday in the second round of strikes in the escalating conflict between unions and management over the German carmaker's drastic savings plans.

International Business Times · Dec 9, 2024

BYD could near Honda and Ford in cars sold this year as EV giant looks set to surpass its 4 million sales target

BYD sold around 3.8 million cars in the first 11 months of 2024, a 40% year-on-year jump.

Fortune · Dec 9, 2024

Volkswagen CEO's Speech to Workers Drowned Out By Boos After He Says Company 'Isn't Operating in a Fantasy World'

The carmaker has been in heated discussions with unions after announcing this fall that it would have to take drastic measures to cut costs

Latin Times · Dec 7, 2024

Tesla sales in Australia are sliding for the first time. Is it stiff competition or the Musk factor?

Sales of Elon Musk-owned carmaker have chalked up an annual drop of nearly 21%, as the overall EV sector growth weakens

The Guardian - AU · Dec 6, 2024

Tesla Leans Hard On The Tax Credits That Elon Musk Wants To Cut

It's a hypocrisy of epic proportions. A company led by a CEO who vehemently opposes federal incentives is now leveraging them aggressively as 2024 draws to a close. Tesla CEO Elon Musk supports ending the consumer EV credits, arguing they would ultimately benefit his company and hurt competitors—but as the year…

InsideEVs · Dec 6, 2024