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The Porsche Taycan Turbo GT Manthey Set A New Nürburgring Record

The Nürburgring has been a popular spot this year. Ford and Chevrolet went back and forth, fighting for America's quickest lap time—but they haven’t been alone. Volkswagen took the GTI around the 'Ring for a record lap, and so did Porsche in a 911 GT3 Manthey. Now, Porsche has done…

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The GTI Is The Nürburgring's New Front-Wheel-Drive King

It’s been almost a year since the Golf GTI Edition 50 became the fastest production Volkswagen at the Nürburgring. However, its 7:46.13 hot lap still wasn’t enough to dethrone the Honda Civic Type R atop the leaderboard for the fastest front-wheel-drive cars at the Green Hell.

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Volkswagen Says Its Latest EVs Are 70-80% As Profitable As Gas Cars

VW's profit margins on EVs willl be slim until its next-generation SSP architecture arrives later this decade, its CFO said.

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Consolidate or Die: Is Rivian The Ultimate Takeover Target?

Rivian Automotive is rapidly transforming from an independent electric vehicle manufacturer into a prime acquisition target backed by legacy industry giants.

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BMW Has Built Way More EVs Than You Think

The Bavarian automaker just announced it has now manufactured over 2 million EVs making it one of the most successful Western EV manufacturers.

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These are Edmunds' top used SUVs under $20,000 for teen drivers

Parents of teens armed with newly minted driver’s licenses often want their child to drive a safe vehicle

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Volkswagen Previews 'The Most Spectacular Golf R To Date'

While some enthusiasts are still waiting for a five-cylinder Golf R, Volkswagen has a different idea for a hardcore hot hatch. Wolfsburg’s pocket rocket will race at the Nürburgring next year to mark a quarter century of R models. It’s a tradition that began in 2002 with the Golf R32…

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VW Group Risks $1.7 Billion Fine For Missing Emissions Target

Much like all traditional automakers, the Volkswagen Group is caught between a rock and a hard place. The European Union’s push toward electrification is forcing the German juggernaut to sell more EVs to offset the CO₂ emissions from its combustion-engine vehicles. Otherwise, it risks paying hefty fines for exceeding fleet…

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VW Sounds The Alarm: 'We Must Fundamentally Transform Our Business Model'

The Volkswagen Group is in the midst of a large-scale restructuring plan that will wipe out tens of thousands of jobs in Germany by the end of the decade. In a recent letter to shareholders, CEO Oliver Blume revealed that around 50,000 jobs will be cut within the next four…

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Porsche 911: A true thoroughbred

Despite its reputation, Sean O’Grady found himself won over by the latest iteration of this longtime classic. Could it be the start of a beautiful friendship?

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Ten people hurt as 14-year-old driver accused of crash

Emergency services have been sifting through the chaotic wreckage of a four-car pile-up that has shocked a community and left victims fighting for their lives.

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Volkswagen profit drops as carmaker signals further cost cuts

Volkswagen warned its future is at risk as profits fell sharply and it signalled deeper cost cuts. The carmaker is battling weak demand in China, rising competition, tariffs and pressure to simplify its complex structure.

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Heat warning for dog owners with EVs as charging stops come under scrutiny

Dogs Trust and InstaVolt highlight the risks of leaving pets in cars, even during short charging sessions

The Independent UK

Volkswagen Recalls 38,000 SUVs For Fuel Tank Issues

Volkswagen is recalling nearly 38,710 Taos crossovers because they might leak fuel in the event of a severe rear-end collision. The vehicles have a wiring harness for the fuel pressure sensor that is too short.

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Omoda and Jaecoo to more than double car line-up in aggressive growth push

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I’ve been in Volkswagen’s new electric Polo, a sub-£25k EV with buttons, big space and up to 283 miles of range

Orders open now ahead of late-2026 UK arrival as new ID. Polo lines up against Renault 5, Cupra Raval and Hyundai Ioniq 3

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The EU just blessed a car industry patent cartel—and the U.S. DOJ is fighting back

Europe's new antitrust rules let BMW, Volkswagen, and Mercedes collectively negotiate down tech licensing fees. American regulators call it illegal.

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Volkswagen ID. Polo: This Is It

The production version of the all-electric ID. Polo promises over 280 miles of range and a low starting price.

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One of the most iconic VW cars of the last 50 years has just gone all-electric for the first time

Volkswagen reveals first electric Polo hatchback

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The New Volkswagen ID. Polo Is The People's Electric Car

Volkswagen has been selling the Polo for 51 years, but never before has there been a fully electric version. That changes today with the arrival of the ID. Polo, a showroom-ready version of the ID. 2all concept introduced three years ago. The name change for the production car aligns with…

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RIP: These Dead EVs Won't Make It To 2027

The market is shifting quickly. Less than five years ago, many automakers were fully committed to electrification. Now, companies are scaling back their ambitious EV plans as federal incentives fade, sales slow, and demand softens.

The Independent UK

New research challenges belief plug-in hybrids cost less to buy than EVs

Phevs, which combine an electric motor with a petrol or diesel engine, are often believed to be cheaper than pure electric vehicles

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'Best We've Ever Seen:' Volkswagen Reveals More Details On The Next Golf

A few weeks ago, we got a first look at a design sketch of the upcoming Volkswagen Golf Mk9—the ninth generation of the iconic German compact. It is expected to be electric, but it won't arrive until at least 2028.

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Audi A1 And Q2 Production Ends Ahead Of The A2's Return

Pour one out for Audi’s cheapest models, as the A1 and Q2 are officially no more. The double demise doesn’t come as a surprise, considering plans to axe these entry-level models were announced years ago. Back in July 2021, the German luxury brand revealed it would discontinue the supermini after…

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Volkswagen Saleswoman Gives Man Quote For New Car. Then He Says He Has To Ask His ChatGPT: 'I've Seen Them'

For some industries, the artificial intelligence bubble has burst before it even had a chance to inflate. Take OpenAI’s Sora, which canceled a $1 billion deal with Disney for video creation after further investigation revealed that the resource-heavy tools outpaced any monetization from creating clips from prompts.

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