Our VW Tiguan SEL R-Line Turbo Combines Volkswagen Value with Luxury-Like Interior
We’ve welcomed a 2026 VW Tiguan SEL R-Line Turbo to our long-term fleet for 40,000 miles of testing.
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The GTI started the hot hatch movement. The Golf R defines accessible AWD performance. Volkswagen is the benchmark everyone else chases.
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Volkswagen Mission Efficiency: the XL1 comes back as 1,000-mile range electric car
Volkswagen just unveiled the Mission Efficiency, a concept it’s calling the world’s most efficient near-production electric car — and to me, it’s the return of the XL1, one of my all-time favorite cars, finally done a...
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Volkswagen Brings Back the Idea Behind the XL1 Hypermiler With ‘Near Production’ EV Concept
The Mission Efficiency concept has already broken records set for aerodynamic and powertrain efficiency by the similar Mercedes-Benz EQXX.
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I am looking for a sub-4-metre SUV for long-term ownership that is also fun to drive. My daily office commute is around 60km, with occasional highway trips, and good mileage is important. I have shortlisted the Volkswagen Taigun 1.5, Honda Elevate and Nissan Tekton. Which would be the ideal fit?
Go for the Volkswagen Taigun 1.5 TSI. It is the most fun-to-drive car on this shortlist, with strong performance, a responsive turbo petrol engine and a genuinely engaging driving experience. For a 60km daily commute ...
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Bugatti’s VW Era Is Officially Over as Porsche Exits Rimac Partnership: TDS
Porsche has completed selling its stake in Bugatti Rimac to a group of investors in a deal said to be worth $1.2 billion.
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Audi, Renault and VW have all launched retro secret weapons in the EV arms race
Editor-at-large Phil McNamara discusses how retro design could be the key to the future of European electric cars
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Car Deal of the Day: Volkswagen T-Cross is a true people’s car for £174 a month
VW has always known how to build cars with mass appeal, and the T-Cross is the latest. This smart, economical SUV is our Deal of the Day for 6 September.
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Porsche May Build A Supercar Derived From The Audi Nuvolari That's Derived From The Lamborghini Temerario
There are a lot of strange things going on inside the Volkswagen Group as the company looks for all sorts of funky ways to save money while still creating cool stuff. Perhaps that's where the latest rumor about a pros...
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Biggest test of 2026: BMW iX3 vs Volvo EX60 vs Mercedes GLC
BMW, Mercedes and Volvo each begin a new era with long-range, tech-heavy family SUVs. Which rules? It's sometimes said that we have passed peak car. In other words, the best cars have already been made and it's downhi...
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Podcast: Tesla Cybercab launch, Cybertruck prices rise, VW launch electric camper, and more
In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla announcing the Cybercab launch, Cybertruck prices rising, VW launchi...
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Kia EV2
Kia has dived head first into a supermini-sized EV sector – can the EV2 take the fight to Renault, Skoda and VW?
It’s already clear that Kia’s latest and smallest electric SUV, the Kia EV2 is poised to give similar...
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Which Fixer-Upper Would You Tow Home? 1984 VW Scirocco vs 1987 Dodge Shelby Charger
Good morning! Those of you who like your cars ready to drive as soon as you purchase them are probably going to be disappointed this week. We’re looking at projects, but only viable projects around $2,000. And we’re s...
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Rivian help to bring big change for future VW, Audi and Porsche EVs
The boss of US firm Rivian tells us how his company is working with the VW Group to deliver a new generation of advanced electric cars
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Volvo Once Built A Diesel Manual Sedan With A Volkswagen Engine That Went Faster Than A Saab Turbo
Dial the clock back to the 1970s. There aren’t a lot of diesels around, but Mercedes-Benz is making them. In other words, it’s a lot like today! The first worldwide oil crisis of 1973 set manufacturers to experiment w...
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Volkswagen EV drivers gain Digital Key access through Samsung Wallet
Volkswagen electric vehicle drivers will finally have access to Samsung Wallet with Digital Key, hands-free entry, and more. The service is initially rolling out to select VW ID vehicles in Europe.
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Hi, I currently live in Bengaluru and am looking to buy an automatic car for my office commute. My commute is typically around 100 km per week. Given the current ethanol situation, I am considering buying an EV. I have a charger in my apartment, and there is also a fast charger nearby. My budget is around Rs. 20 lakh. I currently drive a Volkswagen Ameo and am planning to keep it for long trips. I also tried a 2021 Tata Nexon EV, but I didn't like the cabin space. I also didn't like the design o
Our recommendation would be the new Kia Syros EV. With a 100km/week commute, home charging and a Rs 20 lakh budget, it is the best EV for a city like Bengaluru. In your budget, you can get the HTX Plus trim with the E...
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New 2CV and Smart car: big reveals coming at Paris motor show
Biennial motor show returns from 12-18 October – and it's going to be a big one This year’s Paris motor show will be among the biggest in years as the European car industry rallies against the wave of Chinese newcomer...
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First Fully Electric VW ID. ERA Vehicle — ID. ERA 5X SUV
SAIC Volkswagen, a joint venture between SAIC and Volkswagen (duh) in China, has submitted a filing for the company’s first fully electric ID. ERA vehicle, the ID. ERA 5X SUV. XPENG was involved a bit too, but I’ll co...
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Choose A Classic Liftback Coupe: 1979 Toyota Celica vs 1987 VW Scirocco
Good morning! For our final Showdown this week, I thought we’d look at a couple of cool old liftbacks. Why? Because I like them. That’s reason enough. We were in agreement about yesterday’s Mercedes-Benz diesels; the ...
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New Volkswagen ID.3 Neo 2026 review: EV puts VW back where it belongs
Has VW’s all-electric hatchback finally grown up? We get behind the wheel to find out
