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The Latest Breaking News from VW Group

Analyst Says Skoda Is The New Porsche Of VW Group, And The Data Backs It Up

While Porsche's operating return on sales plunged, Skoda's held up at a significantly higher level.

Motor1 · 13h ago

Volkswagen Group Warns 'We Have No Time To Lose' As Problems Worsen

VW is cutting costs, slashing jobs, and lowering its profit outlook as China, EVs, and Germany's high costs pile on the pressure.

Motor1 · Sep 21

Volkswagen's Seat Brand Deserved Better

Cupra isn't the villain; The VW Group may have simply stretched itself too thin.

Motor1 · Sep 8

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Volkswagen's Seat Brand Might Be On The Chopping Block: Report

Volkswagen Group wants to pour its resources into Cupra, which is selling quite well.

Motor1 · Sep 3

Volkswagen Design Boss Says Cars Should Look Friendlier, Not Aggressive

Andreas Mindt doesn't want to live in a world where cars "look like they were designed to kill zombies."

Motor1 · Aug 31

Jetta And Taycan Among 10 Cars Facing The Axe At VW Group: Report

Several important nameplates are allegedly facing the chopping block.

Motor1 · Jul 13

VW Group Boss Admits The Real Problem: Its Cars Aren't Profitable Enough

Further cost-cutting measures are underway to turn things around.

Motor1 · Jul 13

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This Is Why Volkswagen Group Is In Trouble Again

Volkswagen Group recently announced it plans to cut the number of models it offers by up to half.

Motor1 · Jul 10

The VW Group Is Gutting Its Lineup. Up To Half Its Models Could Die

The automotive conglomerate is drastically reducing its model portfolio.

Motor1 · Jul 9

I Saw Scout's New Trucks Up Close. They Could Be Worth The Wait

We saw Scout's Traveler and Terra electric Pickup and SUV up close, inside and out. Here's what we thought.

InsideEVs · Jul 9

Volkswagen Group Speaks Out On Reports It Could Sell Some Brands

It neither denies nor confirms plans to offload some of its companies.

Motor1 · Jul 2

Volkswagen Will Cut 100,000 Jobs And Close Four Factories: Report

The new report also alleges the core VW brand will be separated from the VW Group.

Motor1 · Jun 26

Is This Electric Porsche Boxster Secretly An Audi In Disguise?

The Volkswagen Group plans to launch three electric sports cars, and this is one of them.

Motor1 · Jun 25

The Skoda Epiq Is The Newest Weapon In VW Group's Budget EV Arsenal

The first Skoda to fully adopt the new design language is an affordable small crossover.

Motor1 · May 19

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Motor1 · May 13

Volkswagen Golf EV Won't Be Here Until 2030, At Least

It is time to add Volkswagen to the growing list of automakers delaying the launch of their electric vehicles. The company's CEO has confirmed that the electric Golf won’t arrive until around 2030 at the earliest, two years later than previously expected.

Motor1 · May 5

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…

Motor1 · May 4

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…

Motor1 · Apr 21

Volkswagen's Struggles Continue: The Company Is Slashing Capacity Again

In 2019, before the pandemic, Volkswagen Group was riding high. The German auto conglomerate sold nearly 11 million cars worldwide and was preparing for 12 million, but it never got close to that figure. Since 2020, the company has failed to sell more than 10 million vehicles a year, which…

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Motor1 · Apr 21

This Volkswagen Jetta Electric SUV Is Real And Interesting

The Jetta has been around since 1979 as a sensible compact model, serving as the sedan sibling to the Golf hatchback. Nearly half a century and seven generations later, it retains the original's formula. However, Jetta stands for something different in China. The Volkswagen Group and local partner FAW spun…

Motor1 · Apr 8

Volkswagen Denies It's Abandoning Three-Cylinder Engines

The Volkswagen Group is preparing to pull the plug on Audi’s inline-five engine in Europe due to stricter emissions regulations. Still, rumors of another engine’s demise have been greatly exaggerated. While some reports claim the smallest powertrain offered by the automotive conglomerate is living on borrowed time, the three-cylinder engine…

RideApart · Mar 18

Ducati Parent Company Volkswagen Faces Worst Annual Financials In A Decade

Volkswagen Group, Ducati's parent company, just posted its FY 2025 Annual Report, and now it's planning one of the biggest series of layoffs in automotive history.

InsideEVs · Mar 16

This Camouflaged Volkswagen EV Is Way More Important Than It Looks

Behind the camo is VW’s new €28,000 subcompact aimed at mainstream European buyers who want an electric urban crossover.

The Independent UK · Feb 27

Cupra Terramar Tribe Edition 1.5 e-Hybrid review: Bold plug-in SUV mixes standout style with impressive electric range

Special Terramar Tribe Edition brings cool design and strong PHEV credentials, but practicality and drive could be improved

Motor1 · Feb 19

Volkswagen Revives The W12 Golf And It Sounds Incredible

Happy birthday to the Golf GTI! The Grand Tourer Injection turns 50 this year, and Volkswagen wants you to believe the limited-run Edition 50 is the ultimate GTI. Well, it is, provided you’re only considering street-legal models. Back in 2007, Wolfsburg built a crazy one-off that a production Golf will…

Motor1 · Feb 16

Volkswagen Group Eyes 'Massive' Cost Cuts: Report

Here we go again. The Volkswagen Group may have already implemented a cost-cutting strategy, but it’s apparently not enough. Despite saving an unspecified amount in the double-digit billion-euro range, according to a company spokesperson, it now needs to trim even more. A new report from Germany claims the automotive conglomerate…

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