Opel is breaking from convention with its next-generation Astra, dropping the traditional hatchback body in favor of a wagon. Speaking to Auto Express, Opel CEO Florian Huettl confirmed that the successor—built on Stellantis’ new STLA One platform—will skip the familiar…
Porsche’s long-awaited electric 718 Boxster/Cayman is still on track, but a near-production prototype wearing Ingolstadt plates suggests Audi’s electric sports car, the Concept C, may arrive first. A test mule registered in Audi’s hometown of Ingolstadt was spotted at the…
Skoda has finally launched its long-awaited three-row electric SUV, the Peaq, turning the Vision 7S concept from nearly four years ago into a production reality. The brand’s largest model ever at 4,874 mm long, the Peaq slots into the Czech…
Volkswagen is rolling out more than ten new models by 2026, doubling down on electrification and hybrid powertrains as it battles shrinking market share against aggressive Chinese rivals. The lineup spans entry-level EVs to full-size SUVs, with several models already…
Volkswagen has introduced a new feature for its 2027 models in the US, including the Atlas, Golf, ID. Buzz, and Tiguan. The feature, called Travel Assist, allows the vehicle to change lanes automatically when the driver activates the turn signal…
Volkswagen AG is considering selling motorcycle manufacturer Ducati as part of a sweeping overhaul of its portfolio. The Italian brand, known for its high-performance bikes, is among the 600 businesses being reviewed by the German automaker. Audi CEO Gernot Döllner…
This 1989 VW LT35 Feuerwehr Camper Van is a rare find in the US, with a unique history as a former fire department van in Ohlenberg, Germany. The van has been converted to a camper, with a bed platform, kitchen…
A coalition of major automakers, represented by the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, has urged Congress to permanently ban Chinese connected vehicles, software, and hardware from the US market. The move is driven by concerns over economic and national security threats…
Volkswagen’s supervisory board has approved a comprehensive restructuring plan, known as the Future Plan, which includes cutting 50,000 jobs, reducing the number of models, and shrinking the company’s industrial footprint. The plan, which was approved on September 3, aims to…
Volkswagen Group CEO Oliver Blume has delivered a stark warning to employees in an internal memo, describing the company’s situation as “more than critical” as it braces for sweeping restructuring. The memo, obtained by Reuters, highlights a cost structure that…