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Volkswagen Put a GTI Engine in Three Normal Cars

Volkswagen is spicing up its European portfolio by giving three of its sensible cars the heart of a hot hatchback. From now on, the Tiguan and Tayron SUVs and the Passat wagon can be ordered with the same turbocharged four-cylinder engine found in the Golf GTI. The 2.0-liter unit is…

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Cupra Needs To Bring Cars, Not SUVs, To America

Seemingly out of nowhere, Volkswagen decided to bring one of its European brands to America. But instead of granting a US visa to the better-known Skoda or SEAT marques, the higher-ups chose the newcomer, Cupra. Cupra has been in the VW Group since 2018, but the name has been used…

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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…

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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.…

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Over 800,000 electric car owners and drivers may have had private info exposed online

Data from 800,000 Audi, SEAT, Skoda and Volkswagen cars was stored insecurely in an Amazon cloud folder.

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Unprotected VW Data Exposed Locations Of 800,000 EVs

A security oversight by software company Cariad left the location data of 800,000 VW Group electric cars in Europe exposed on the open internet for several months, a new report claims. A whistleblower informed Spiegel, a German news outlet, and a European hacker association of the vulnerability, which linked the…

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How Will Cupra Succeed in the US?

According to Cupra’s CEO, the brand has an advantage that other automakers within the Volkswagen Group don’t: It lacks history. Audi, Bentley, Lamborghini, Porsche, and even Volkswagen have deep heritages and intricate traditions baked into their identities, which come with certain expectations.

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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…

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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…

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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."

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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…

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'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…

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Scout Motors' Electric Rebirth Kicks Off Tomorrow. Here's What We Know

Plus, a new investigation into Rivian uncovers troubling labor accusations and the U.S. is working overtime to convert car factories for EVs.

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VW Has 'One, Maybe Two Years' to Turn Things Around, Says Finance Chief [UPDATE]

Chief Finance and Operating Officer Arno Antlitz painted a dire picture of VW Group's future during a meeting with workers in Germany.

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VW Could Close German Factories for First Time in Its History

Plants building the ID.3, T-Roc Cabriolet, and Porsche 718 variants could get the axe as VW Group tries to cut costs.

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Volkswagen May Push Back Flagship Next-Gen 'Trinity' EV To Make Room For Golf EV

Today on Critical Materials: VW delays flagship "Trinity" EV, Musk and Tesla seem to disagree on subsidies, and South Korea presses for EV battery transparency.

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Scout Will Reveal Two EVs This Summer. What Do You Want To See?

Scout Motors' retro-modern electric pickup and SUV will be revealed this summer. They will enter production in 2026.

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The Lamborghini Huracan Successor Debuts in August With a New V-8

The plug-in hybrid setup is "so much better" than a regular V-8.

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The Volkswagen Group Comes Out Swinging With 44 Cars At The Beijing Auto Show

Today on Critical Materials: VW group shows of 44 new cars at Beijing Auto Show, CATL unveils 620-mile LFP battery, and Xiaomi's SU7 is crushing expectations.

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Volkswagen Group Reaffirms Internal Combustion Will Be 'Phased Out' Eventually

The Volkswagen Group says that "e-mobility [is] the future of the automotive industry," but has to stay flexible during the transition.

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Tesla Superchargers Come To Volkswagen In 2025 At The Latest (Updated)

VW Group EV owners still have a bit to wait before NACS adapter roll out. The first one to get NACS support from the factory should be the 2026 Porsche Taycan.

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Scout Motors Aims To Help Volkswagen Do What It's Never Done: Conquer America

The Volkswagen Group's newest brand is a homegrown effort that runs on batteries and has big plans for trucks, SUVs and more.

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The New Skoda Octavia RS Wagon Is All The Car You'll Ever Need

The all-rounder adds power to match the new Golf GTI.

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2024 Porsche Macan: A Daring Electric Redesign With 630 HP, More Range Than Taycan

After selling 800,000 units of the first-gen Macan since 2014, Porsche’s best-selling model breathes a new life today in the form of an all-electric SUV.

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Volkswagen Cuts EV Prices In Europe In Hopes Of Selling More Cars

The German automaker also revised the trim levels of its EVs so that their buyers can benefit from local incentives. But is it enough to regain sales momentum?

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