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New BYD Dolphin G supermini revealed as UK's smallest PHEV
New VW Polo-sized plug-in hybrid to arrive this summer as Chinese brand's first Europe-focused car The new BYD Dolphin G DM-i is the Chinese firm’s first car developed specifically for Europe – and will take on both ...
New BYD Dolphin G supermini revealed as UK's smallest PHEV
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VW’s New $16,200 EV Sedan Is Longer Than A Jetta And Runs On Xpeng Tech
The new ID. Unyx 07 blends MEB hardware, XPeng electronics, and a roomy liftback body for China
VW’s New $16,200 EV Sedan Is Longer Than A Jetta And Runs On Xpeng Tech
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Volkswagen Buys More Rivian (RIVN), At Risk Of $1.75 Billion In Fines
We’ve got some positive news from Volkswagen and Rivian this month, but we’ve also got a matter of concern for Volkswagen that could be quite costly. Volkswagen × Rivian Going Well One of Volkswagen’s big EV plays in ...
Volkswagen Buys More Rivian (RIVN), At Risk Of $1.75 Billion In Fines
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BMW X3 vs Honda CR-V vs VW Tayron vs MG HS vs Range Rover Sport - pictures
Images from our megatest of the top 5 PHEVs. Photographs taken by senior photographer Pete Gibson.
BMW X3 vs Honda CR-V vs VW Tayron vs MG HS vs Range Rover Sport - pictures
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Volkswagen reveals the first electric GTI, a 222 hp EV hot hatch for $45,000 [Images]
The first electric GTI is finally here. Volkswagen unveiled the ID. Polo GTI, a sporty 222-horsepower EV hot hatch that will start at around $45,000. more…
Volkswagen reveals the first electric GTI, a 222 hp EV hot hatch for $45,000 [Im
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"Clearly a proper GTI": UK exclusive first drive in new VW ID Polo GTI
VW finally finds the courage to put the hallowed letters on an EV – we've had a first taste in a prototype Volkswagen’s GTI performance sub-brand, for so long a tower of strength for the company, has turned into some...
"Clearly a proper GTI": UK exclusive first drive in new VW ID Polo GTI
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Top investor Porsche SE pressures VW Group after drop in first-quarter profit
The investment group that controls VW urged the German automaker to fundamentally overhaul its business model as VW's struggles dragged down its adjusted profit by 21 percent.
Top investor Porsche SE pressures VW Group after drop in first-quarter profit
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The VW GTI Edition 50 Takes the Front-Wheel-Drive Nürburgring Lap Record
Volkswagen steals the top spot from the Honda Civic Type R, but just barely.
The VW GTI Edition 50 Takes the Front-Wheel-Drive Nürburgring Lap Record
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VW Once Picked The Absolute Weirdest Numerical Spec To Call Out In A Car Ad
It’s no secret that numbers are a big deal to gearheads. Horsepower, 0-60 times, torque specs, ground clearance, top speed, cubic volume of luggage space, if it can be measured and expressed with a number, chances are...
VW Once Picked The Absolute Weirdest Numerical Spec To Call Out In A Car Ad
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BYD overtakes Tesla and Kia as the best-selling EV brand in key overseas markets
With over 7% market share, BYD is now the top-selling EV brand in the UK so far in 2026, surpassing Tesla, Kia, and Volkswagen to take the top spot. And it’s not just the UK, BYD is outpacing the competition in severa...
BYD overtakes Tesla and Kia as the best-selling EV brand in key overseas markets
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Three-car garage: Porsche Cayenne, Bentley Flying Spur and Volkswagen e-up! for under £60k
Go big on luxury with a side of good sense thanks to this trio of VW Group cars from the Auto Express Buy a Car service
Three-car garage: Porsche Cayenne, Bentley Flying Spur and Volkswagen e-up! for
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BMW’s Sebastian Mackensen; Toyota suppliers face crisis from Iran war
BMW North America CEO Sebastian Mackensen talks about the rollout of the Neue Klasse electric vehicle platform and whether the brand is nervous about the timing as EV markets reset. Toyota suppliers face urgent shorta...
BMW’s Sebastian Mackensen; Toyota suppliers face crisis from Iran war
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VW launches ID Polo electric hatchback as Chinese EV competition intensifies
The ID Polo will compete in Europe's small EV segment against Chinese rivals such as the BYD Dolphin Surf and European competitors including the Renault 5.
VW launches ID Polo electric hatchback as Chinese EV competition intensifies
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Which Slowpoke ’70s Classic Would You Fix Up? 1978 Toyota Corona vs 1979 VW Rabbit Diesel
You remember the old fable of the tortoise and the hare, right? Slow and steady wins the race. Today, we’re looking at two slow and steady cars from the ’70s, but in this case the “hare” might actually be the slower o...
Which Slowpoke ’70s Classic Would You Fix Up? 1978 Toyota Corona vs 1979 VW Rabb
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EV makers escalate fight for direct sales as VW-backed Scout challenges franchise laws
Electric vehicle makers including Rivian and Scout are using ballot threats and new legal tactics to bypass dealer franchise laws and sell directly to consumers.
EV makers escalate fight for direct sales as VW-backed Scout challenges franchis
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Bugatti’s Post-VW Era Begins as Porsche Sells Its Stake: TDS
Volkswagen saved Bugatti almost 30 years ago. Now that Porsche has sold its stake to an investment group, its future rests in Rimac's hands. The post Bugatti’s Post-VW Era Begins as Porsche Sells Its Stake: TDS appear...
Bugatti’s Post-VW Era Begins as Porsche Sells Its Stake: TDS
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Renault, Dacia and Alpine join major brands at 2026 Paris auto show
Dacia will show the Striker crossover at the Paris show and Alpine will preview the next A110. BMW, Mercedes, Hyundai, Kia, Smart, Stellantis and VW France will also attend.
Renault, Dacia and Alpine join major brands at 2026 Paris auto show
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Weekend Drive: Ford’s tech shake-up; Nissan’s new vision
Automotive News reporters Larry P. Vellequette and Michael Martinez discuss organizational changes at Ford, Volkswagen’s financial hit from ending ID4 production in Tennessee and more.
Weekend Drive: Ford’s tech shake-up; Nissan’s new vision
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Global brands led by Volkswagen, GM, BMW double down on China bet with locally developed electric vehicles at Beijing auto show
International automakers from Volkswagen to BMW are rolling out electric vehicles developed with Chinese partners at the Beijing auto show. The strategy aims to reverse declining market share.
Global brands led by Volkswagen, GM, BMW double down on China bet with locally d
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Volkswagen promises new ID.3 and ID.4 will be ‘true’ EVs as it gears up for an all out EV blitz
After admitting it had lost touch with buyers, Volkswagen’s CEO promises to get it right with its new EV lineup launching this year. Volkswagen’s EV blitz kicks off next week, starting with the updated ID.3. more…
Volkswagen promises new ID.3 and ID.4 will be ‘true’ EVs as it gears up for an a