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Old VW Golf Meets Modern Crash Test: Proof of How Far Car Safety Has Come

Enthusiasts and journalists often complain about car bloat. Today’s vehicles are noticeably bigger and heavier than those from a few decades ago, with much of that added bulk dictated by safety regulations. Still, you’re far more likely to survive a head-on collision in a modern car than in an equivalent…

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I’m a Mechanic: These 3 Used Cars Aren’t Worth It (Here’s What I’d Drive Instead)

Let me put it bluntly: not all used cars are created equal, and as a former mechanic, I’ve seen firsthand which ones are more headache than value. You want reliability, cost-effectiveness, and peace of mind—not constant trips to the shop. I’m going to highlight three used models that, despite their appeal,…

Clever Dude

Motorcyclist, 29, dies in crash with car in Aberdeenshire

A 29-year-old motorcyclist has died after his bike was involved in crash with a car ...

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I’m a Mechanic: These 6 SUVs Will Cost You a Fortune in Year 2 and Beyond

JustAnswer mechanic Chris Pyle revealed six SUVs that become expensive nightmares in year two, including Range Rover, Nissan SUVs and Lincoln Aviator.

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The ‘Tesla of China’ Defies All Odds to Rise 93% in 2025: Is It Too Late to Buy the Stock Now?

Xpeng Motors’ stock is up 92% this year, and the stock has room to run higher as the company progresses in autonomous driving and robotics.

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10 Rich Celebrities Who Still Drive 10-Year-Old Cars

Here’s a plot twist: just because someone’s bank account is massive doesn’t mean their driveway is filled with the latest supercars. Quite the opposite. Some of the richest celebrities still drive old cars, proving that practicality, nostalgia, or privacy can outweigh luxury. It’s a refreshing reminder that not all stars…

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Ranking German Car Brands From Most to Least Reliable

Although I’m a lover of most German cars (Audi and Mercedes, especially), there are some car brands that have lost their reliability. For more than a decade, I worked on German cars and, in that time, I saw it all. That said, among the major German brands sold in the…

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'It's A Car, Not A Phone': VW Sued Over Touch Buttons Involved In Fatal Crashes

Volkswagen faces a class action lawsuit, accused of its capacitive steering wheel buttons contributing to fatal crashes over too-easy activation.

InsideEVs

'I See These Brands Day In and Day Out:' Service Specialist of 15 Years Says He Sees These Cars Most Often. He Says Stay Away

A mechanical repairs claims analyst reveals the top five automotive brands he sees most often in the shop for repairs. He’s recommending car buyers steer clear.

Motor1

Volkswagen wants you to pay a Netflix-style subscription to unlock extra EV power – and that could be a slippery slope

Volkswagen will charge a monthly fee for maximum power but more automakers could follow suit.

TechRadar

Car buyers have to pay extra to unlock horsepower on Volkswagen vehicles—an 'uphill battle' subscription model that has drawn the ire of customers

Volkswagen customers in the UK will have to pay £16.50, or $22.50, per month to give its ID.3 vehicles a 20-horsepower boost.

Fortune

‘Everyone hates this’: Volkswagen unveils new automobile requiring paid subscription to unlock full speed

If you pay for this, you're an idiot.

We Got This Covered

Volkswagen Customers Are Fed Up With Touch Controls. Now They're Suing

Volkswagen is facing a potential class-action lawsuit over the capacitive touch buttons in the 2021-2023 ID.4. The complaint, filed in New Jersey by two owners, alleges that the vehicle's steering wheel controls are defective for being too sensitive and can easily reactivate the adaptive cruise control with "a mere light…

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Remember When Volkswagen Made Diesel Sports Cars?

The importance of the diesel engine in Europe during the 2000s and 2010s cannot be overstated. At their peak, they accounted for more than half of new car sales on the continent. Volkswagen's TDI-powered models spanned every market segment, from the tiny Lupo to the mighty Phaeton.

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7 Cars Middle-Class Retirees Should Avoid at All Costs in 2025

Retirement should be about enjoying your golden years, not spending them at the repair shop or worrying about car payments.

PC Gamer

Cars have had real-life DLC for a while, but now Volkswagen’s gone full pay to win, locking a car's max horsepower behind a subscription

Pre-order now and save 10% on your horsepower subscription.

Motor1

Volkswagen Is Locking Horsepower Behind a Paywall

Automakers are embracing subscriptions whether customers like them or not, often pushing beyond what most of us find acceptable. BMW attempted to charge a monthly fee for heated seats, but users didn’t bite. On the opposite end of the spectrum, Mercedes-Benz still offers Acceleration Increase for its EQ models, which…

VW is charging a subscription to give this EV extra power

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The electric cars you can get a discount for as government extends grant scheme

Twenty-two vehicles are now eligible for the electric car grant

Evening Standard

Electric car grant expanded to offer discount on more new models

Models from Volkswagen, Peugeot and Cupra have been added to a list that means drivers can get up to £1,500 off 22 models.

Motor1

The Meyers Manx LFG Is Part 911, Part Dune Buggy

For a few years now, the newly revived Meyers Manx has made cool beach buggies with a variety of powertrains—VW flat-four, three-cylinder radial, and all-electric. Now, though, it's building something quite a bit more powerful with UK Porsche shop Tuthill Porsche. Debuting at Monterey Car Week, the LFG is an…

InsideEVs

Ford, Chevrolet And Ram Have A Big EV Problem

Electric pickup trucks just aren't taking off. Plus: Tesla's doing well in Norway and Volkswagen hits an EV milestone.

Benzinga

Volkswagen Expands XPeng Partnership To Speed Software Upgrades Across All Car Types

XPeng (NYSE:XPEV) and Volkswagen (OTC:VWAGY) announced on Friday that they have deepened their partnership by expanding their E/E Architecture collaboration beyond electric vehicles to internal combustion engine (ICE) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) platforms in China.

InsideEVs

Europe’s Cool New Electric Wagon Is Just Around The Corner

The long-roof electric Octavia will be previewed by a concept called the Vision O that debuts this September.

Barchart

Lucid vs. Rivian: Which EV Challenger Is the Better Stock to Buy Now?

Both EV challengers are aggressively working on their growth strategies to stand out, but which is the better option right now?

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