The Latest Breaking News from Volkswagen

Volkswagen is cancelling a no-layoffs pledge and won't rule out closing plants in Germany

Volkswagen says it's not getting the cost reductions that it needs - and won't rule out plant closings in its home country Germany

The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2024

Volkswagen Weighing Plant Closures, Job Cuts In Germany

German automotive giant warned it could take the unprecedented move of shutting down production sites, and threatened further job cuts as its savings plans stalled

International Business Times · Sep 2, 2024

Volkswagen considers German plant closures to save billions in costs

Plans underline European carmakers’ problems in switching from petrol and diesel vehicles to electric models

The Guardian - UK · Sep 2, 2024

Line draws up to 16th in Ryan Motorsport Insurance Autosport National Rankings

You have to go down to 16th place in the Ryan Motorsport Insurance Autosport National Rankings to find the first change in this week's leaderboard, courtesy of George Line.

Autosport · Aug 29, 2024

I was quoted £1,100 to replace my easily stolen VW badge/sensor

Many of the car’s safety features are useless without the device, and the company has known about this problem for years

The Guardian - UK · Aug 29, 2024

Polestar Gets A New CEO. Can He Turn Things Around?

Volvo's troubled electric "spinoff" gets a new boss. Plus: Volkswagen gets tighter with China's Xpeng and BYD keeps the profits coming.

InsideEVs · Aug 28, 2024

In Germany's Industrial East, Old Traumas Boost Far Right

In the relatively well-off city of Zwickau, in Germany's former communist east, economic uncertainty and a turbulent history have combined to drive support for the far right ahead of a key regional election.

International Business Times · Aug 28, 2024

Volkswagen and Mercedes announce EV gaming upgrades to help you survive lengthy charging breaks

Volkswagen is the latest automaker to offer AirConsole in a number of its vehicles, with gaming set to integrate further into future cars.

TechRadar · Aug 27, 2024

The BYD Seal 06 GT Is A Chinese Electric Hot Hatch Coming To Europe

It’s bigger than a Volkswagen ID.3, but it’s also a bit fancier and more powerful, so it won't necessarily target the same buyers.

InsideEVs · Aug 27, 2024

Users of popular Volkswagen cars set for massive gaming upgrade next month

VW latest to add in-car gaming, with new Golf, Tiguan and Passat to benefit.

T3 · Aug 27, 2024