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New VW Transporter (2024): First official picture

New VW Transporter (2024): First official picture

The Ford-based T6.1 successor will be the actual T7

By Brian Potter 1m ago

Corporate / Financial

Volkswagen wants Renault to help develop cheap EV

Volkswagen wants Renault to help develop cheap EV

A spokesperson for Renault confirms the two are discussing a potential tie-up.

By Brian Potter 5h ago

Corporate / Financial

Volkswagen will cut staffing costs by a fifth as part of its £8.5b savings plan

Volkswagen will cut staffing costs by a fifth as part of its £8.5b savings plan

VW CEO Thomas Schaefer said last week that the carmaker is “no longer competitive.”

By Brian Potter 7h ago

VW finally offers bidirectional charging in Europe. What about the US?

VW finally offers bidirectional charging in Europe. What about the US?

Volkswagen is also "investigating this for the U.S," a company spokesperson told InsideEVs.

By Brian Potter 8 December 2023

Manufacturing / Production

Volkswagen halts ID.3, Cupra Born production in Germany over demand concerns - report

Volkswagen halts ID.3, Cupra Born production in Germany over demand concerns - report

VW is facing some real challenges with its electric revolution.

By Brian Potter 5 December 2023

Why the ID. Buzz will change the history of VW's vans

Why the ID. Buzz will change the history of VW's vans

Lars Krause, Member of the Board of Management for Sales and Marketing at Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, explains the future of this vehicle.

By Brian Potter 4 December 2023

Brand new 2012 VW Santana saloons found abandoned in Chinese warehouse

These cars still have their pre-delivery seat protection.

By Brian Potter 28 November 2023

Volkswagen boss says the company is "no longer competitive"

Volkswagen boss says the company is "no longer competitive"

Part of the massive £8.7 billion savings programme will include partial and early retirements.

By Brian Potter 28 November 2023

VW giving the company that makes the G-Class £390m to develop Scout EVs - report

Said to be developed by Magna Steyr, the electric pickup and SUV are expected to arrive by late 2026.

By Brian Potter 27 November 2023

Volkswagen confirms new entry-level, China-specific EV platform

Volkswagen confirms new entry-level, China-specific EV platform

It will be used on four new models, with a starting price of less than £16,000.

By Mark Kane 25 November 2023

Volkswagen's sub-£17,500 EV could come after 2025: CEO

Volkswagen's sub-£17,500 EV could come after 2025: CEO

Volkswagen is falling behind competitors in the cheap EV race.

By Brian Potter 17 November 2023

26:24 Aftermarket / Tuning

Listen to a turbo Hayabusa powered VW pickup project run for the first time

Listen to a turbo Hayabusa powered VW pickup project run for the first time

Months of hard work is starting to come together on this monster of a hybrid Hayabusa build.

By Brian Potter 16 November 2023

See if you can spot what's different on the 2025 Volkswagen Golf R

See if you can spot what's different on the 2025 Volkswagen Golf R

The hot hatch was sharing the track with the Golf R estate.

By Brian Potter 15 November 2023

New Volkswagen Tiguan, dimensions and luggage compartment of the third generation

New Volkswagen Tiguan, dimensions and luggage compartment of the third generation

Larger and more spacious, the new Tiguan 2024 offers new PHEV versions with more electric range.

By Brian Potter 11 November 2023

Next-gen VW Transporter spied looking a lot like a Ford

Next-gen VW Transporter spied looking a lot like a Ford

There's an easy explanation for that, though.

By Brian Potter 10 November 2023

Manufacturing / Production

Volkswagen EV production in Zwickau interrupted again, but not because of demand

Volkswagen EV production in Zwickau interrupted again, but not because of demand

An insufficient supply of the new APP550 electric motors is mentioned as the reason.

By Brian Potter 10 November 2023

Take a tour of Volkswagen's first electric estate in walkaround video

Take a tour of Volkswagen's first electric estate in walkaround video

We have taken a first look at the Variant of the future

By Brian Potter 10 November 2023

Volkswagen held special delivery event for its most expensive Golf ever

Volkswagen held special delivery event for its most expensive Golf ever

The Golf R 333 retailed for the equivalent of £66,400. Yes, for a Golf!

By Brian Potter 8 November 2023

VW Crafter facelift teased with digital dash, ID. Buzz style gear lever

VW Crafter facelift teased with digital dash, ID. Buzz style gear lever

It is powered by diesel engines and has an optional all-wheel drive.

By Brian Potter 7 November 2023

Manufacturing / Production

VW Group delays EV battery plant in Europe amid "sluggish" EV demand

VW Group delays EV battery plant in Europe amid "sluggish" EV demand

"There is for the time being no business rationale for deciding on further sites," Volkswagen Group CEO Oliver Blume said.

By Brian Potter 3 November 2023

Volkswagen Citi Golf: a timeless first-class Golf for South Africa

Volkswagen Citi Golf: a timeless first-class Golf for South Africa

While production of the Golf I, aka the Citi Golf, ended in South Africa in 1983, it was still possible to buy one until 2009.

By Brian Potter 2 November 2023

VW ID.7 Tourer teased as brand's first all-electric estate

Think of it as the all-electric equivalent of the Passat Variant.

By Brian Potter 31 October 2023

VW ID.3 still has 93% battery capacity after 62,000-mile tough test

VW ID.3 still has 93% battery capacity after 62,000-mile tough test

ADAC, Europe's largest automobile association, did not protect the battery during the long-term test – often fast charging it to 100%.

By Brian Potter 31 October 2023

VW Golf GTI could get more power in early 2024 and keep the manual

VW Golf GTI could get more power in early 2024 and keep the manual

The hot hatch's final update in the ICE era could spawn an anniversary edition in 2026.

By Brian Potter 30 October 2023

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