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VW’s controlling families face leadership decision as Porsche-Piech patriarchs near exit
The leaders of VW's controlling families — Wolfgang Porsche and Hans Michel Piech — are in their 80s. Their successors could be younger family members — or an independent outsider.
VW’s controlling families face leadership decision as Porsche-Piech patriarchs n
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Which Drop-Top Volkswagen Is Your Pick? 1985 VW Cabrio vs 2001 VW Cabrio
Good morning! We’re starting this week off with a couple of convertible Volkswagens. Why not? It’s the height of summer, so you still have plenty of time in the year for open-air adventures, and with their little four...
Which Drop-Top Volkswagen Is Your Pick? 1985 VW Cabrio vs 2001 VW Cabrio
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Hello Autocar family, I am planning to buy a new car for me and my grandfather. I already have a Hyundai Santro at home, so this will be my second car. The mandatory requirements are a panoramic sunroof, a 360-degree camera, and decent mileage. My daily commute is around 30 km, including 20 km on the highway and 10 km in the city. The cars we are considering are the Kia Seltos GTX A, Mahindra XUV 7XO AX7T, Maruti Suzuki Victoris ZXI Plus (O), Hyundai Creta N Line, and Tata Sierra Adventure. I am
Go for the Kia Seltos GTX A. It is the most balanced choice for your requirements. Your daily usage of 30 km, with a mix of highway and city driving, does not justify a diesel, so a strong turbo-petrol with a reliable...
Hello Autocar family, I am planning to buy a new car for me and my grandfather.
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What’s The Best Stickshift Runabout? VW Golf vs VW Tiguan vs Hyundai Elantra vs Nissan Juke
Well, we’ve made it to the end of another week, which means it’s time for a Friday runoff. This week’s cars were all $5,000 or less, all 2010 or newer, and all manual transmissions. Our four finalists are not at all w...
What’s The Best Stickshift Runabout? VW Golf vs VW Tiguan vs Hyundai Elantra vs
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2026 Mazda CX-5 vs. VW Tiguan: Which Alternative Compact SUV Is the Better Choice?
These two crossovers aren't as commonplace as the Honda CR-V and the Toyota RAV4, and while they both offer plenty of personality, we favor one over the other.
2026 Mazda CX-5 vs. VW Tiguan: Which Alternative Compact SUV Is the Better Choic
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These Volkswagen EVs could soon disappear, including Audi and Porsche models
With plans to slash its lineup by up to 50%, several Volkswagen EVs, including those under the Audi and Porsche brands, may not be around for much longer.
These Volkswagen EVs could soon disappear, including Audi and Porsche models
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Volkswagen could build its Chinese saloons and SUVs in Europe
Tesla Model 3-sized ID Unyx 07 is among the Chinese models VW could build in Germany Chinese-market Tesla Model 3 rival and Touareg-sized SUV could fill capacity at VW's German plants Volkswagen is studying plans t...
Volkswagen could build its Chinese saloons and SUVs in Europe
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Pick A Little Stickshift Crossover: 2012 VW Tiguan vs 2017 Jeep Renegade
This week, we’re seeing what’s available for five grand or less, if you limit your searches to 2010 or newer and manual transmission only. Today, that search has yielded a couple of little front-wheel-drive crossovers...
Pick A Little Stickshift Crossover: 2012 VW Tiguan vs 2017 Jeep Renegade
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VW, Audi, Porsche models are at risk as VW Group plans deep cuts
Models such as the VW ID5, Porsche Taycan, Audi's Sportback variants and the entire Seat lineup are at risk as VW Group aims to shrink its lineup to improve profitability.
VW, Audi, Porsche models are at risk as VW Group plans deep cuts
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VW CEO faces big problems from unions, investors on turnaround
VW Group CEO Oliver Blume faces perhaps the biggest test of his leadership on July 9. (VOLKSWAGEN) Reuters News July 06, 2026 08:43 AM EDT Featured Stories From the NFL, MLB, NBA and NASCAR to car lots: Athletes i...
VW CEO faces big problems from unions, investors on turnaround
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VW's First Four-Cylinder Golf R Costs $30,000 Less Than A New Honda Civic Type R
VW perfected the hot hatch formula with the Mk6 Golf R, and now might be the time to buy one.
VW's First Four-Cylinder Golf R Costs $30,000 Less Than A New Honda Civic Type R
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The best diesel cars 2026 – driven, rated, ranked
Diesel isn't dead yet. These are the 10 best oil-burning models still holding firm Diesel seemed to be on its way out a few years ago, pushed to the side in favour of cleaner petrol, plug-in hybrid and electric alter...
The best diesel cars 2026 – driven, rated, ranked
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How bidirectional EV charging works — and why VW, BMW, BYD want to capitalize on the technology
Europe is removing regulatory barriers to allow EVs to power homes and export electricity to grids. Experts expect nearly all cars to offer the capability by 2035.
How bidirectional EV charging works — and why VW, BMW, BYD want to capitalize on
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Hyundai, Kia, VW deploy sponsorship campaigns for 2026 World Cup. Here’s what each brand brings
With a record number of matches spanning 16 cities across North America, the 2026 FIFA World Cup will yield Hyundai and Kia's largest fleet in partnership history.
Hyundai, Kia, VW deploy sponsorship campaigns for 2026 World Cup. Here’s what ea
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Stellantis drops its multi-energy strategy for upcoming E-Car small EVs
Europe chief Emanuele Cappellano explains why Stellantis is abandoning its multi-energy approach for E-Cars, a new line of small electric vehicles launching in 2028. The automaker targets a €15,000 price point to comp...
Stellantis drops its multi-energy strategy for upcoming E-Car small EVs
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VW, Stellantis, Renault urge the EU to adopt simple ‘Made in Europe’ rules to help auto industry
Three European automakers representing 60 percent of the region's car output are pressing the EU to adopt local content rules and incentives. The proposal comes as annual sales remain 3 million vehicles below 2019 lev...
VW, Stellantis, Renault urge the EU to adopt simple ‘Made in Europe’ rules to he
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The Volkswagen Tiguan Turbo Feels Like The Sort Of Car VW Used To Make
“Everybody wants to drive a compact crossover” sounds like a terrible Tears For Fears parody, but it seems to be the state of the new car market right now. From hybrid models to electric ones to swoopy-roofed ones to ...
The Volkswagen Tiguan Turbo Feels Like The Sort Of Car VW Used To Make
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Dealership buy-sell database updates: AutoNation buys Toyota store, Ken Garff buys VW dealership in deals across 8 states
AutoNation said it expects the acquired Toyota store to generate $200 million in annual revenue.
Dealership buy-sell database updates: AutoNation buys Toyota store, Ken Garff bu
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What Would You Like To Know About A $250,000 VW Type 2 Bus EV Restomod?
So today I’m out traveling to the Westest of coasts to drive something interesting: a completely restored and restomodded Volkswagen Type 2 Bus, with a full electric drivetrain conversion and upgrades for pretty much ...
What Would You Like To Know About A $250,000 VW Type 2 Bus EV Restomod?
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Manual transmissions disappear from VW lineup
VW refreshed the Jetta GLI for the 2025 model year and kept the manual transmission around.
Manual transmissions disappear from VW lineup