The Latest Breaking News from VW Group

Ford's European Sales Cratered in 2024

Gone are the days when Ford was a force to be reckoned with in Europe. The sales results for 2024 show how drastic decisions to cut models have seriously impacted demand. The European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) has published sales data for the previous 12 months, and the numbers are…

Motor1 · Jan 21, 2025

Toyota Is The Biggest Car Maker Again

[UPDATE] The final numbers are now in. Toyota and Lexus sold a combined 10,159,336 cars in 2024, representing a 1.4% drop compared to the year before. Including the Daihatsu and Hino subsidiaries, deliveries reached 10,821,480 units, down by 3.7% versus 2023.

Motor1 · Jan 16, 2025

Lamborghini Outsold Bentley in 2024

The Volkswagen Group's full sales results for 2024 are out, showing deliveries dropped by 2.3 percent to 9.03 million vehicles. However, what caught our attention was an interesting shift in positions for what the German automotive giant calls its "Brand Group Progressive." This group consists of Audi, Lamborghini, and Bentley.…

Motor1 · Jan 15, 2025

The Bugatti Tourbillon's V-16 Engine Sounds Amazing

Things have been relatively quiet since Bugatti unleashed the Chiron’s successor back in June. This new video is anything but silent as it allows us to hear the thunderous soundtrack of the mighty V-16. A prototype of the Tourbillon has been filmed in Zagreb at Rimac’s facility located in Croatia’s…

Motor1 · Nov 25, 2024

Volkswagen's New American CEO Comes From Rivian

The Rivian-Volkswagen $6 billion joint venture got a little more interesting this week. The Volkswagen Group of America, which includes the core VW marques plus Audi, Lamborghini and other brands, is getting a new CEO whose last stint was at the California-based electric vehicle startup. And it's a homecoming of sorts…

InsideEVs · Nov 20, 2024

VW America CEO Suddenly Resigns

Pablo Di Si, CEO of Volkswagen Group and Volkswagen Brand for North America, has resigned. The German automaker announced the news on Tuesday, though it's not clear exactly when he stepped down. In a press release, VW states Di Si "stepped down from his position on his own request." 

Motor1 · Nov 19, 2024

Just So Everyone's Clear: Scout And Rivian Are Not The Same

What an age of miracles we find ourselves in. The internet is the greatest tool for disseminating information that humanity has ever created, but it also allows anybody to just instantly broadcast whatever is on their mind at any given moment, regardless of how true it is or not. That does…

InsideEVs · Oct 31, 2024

VW Has a Genius Plan To Keep Plants Open: Pay Employees Less

Things have been pretty grim at Volkswagen Group for the last few months. Declining demand, rising costs, and increased competition are hurting the automaker's bottom line, and it's taking drastic action to cut costs. There have been rumors that VW could close plants in Germany for the first time since…

Motor1 · Oct 31, 2024

'Volkswagen Is Not Earning The Money It Needs'

We knew something like this was going to happen. But now we know the numbers. After more than a year of operating in an unprecedentedly tough environment in Europe and China, things came to a head for the Volkswagen Group this week as it posted its third-quarter financial results. And…

InsideEVs · Oct 30, 2024

Scout Motors' EV Gas Range Extender May Give It A Big Edge

At Scout Motors' big debut last night, the new designed-and-built-in-America subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group showed off how it hopes to deliver on some big promises. The Scout Terra and Scout Traveler are big, rugged, retro-inspired electric vehicles packed with off-road features, physical buttons and as much vintage charm as…

InsideEVs · Oct 25, 2024