Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume has outlined plans to cut up to 50,000 additional jobs globally as part of a sweeping cost-reduction overhaul. The move reflects the company’s high overhead, which is roughly 20% above its rivals, as well as pressure…
Volkswagen Group reported a brutal 8.6% drop in global sales during the second quarter, with deliveries falling to just under 2.1 million vehicles. The decline was led by a catastrophic 33%+ slump in China, where rising tariffs, regulatory pressure, and…
A stolen 2026 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray worth approximately $105,000 led to a months-long organized auto theft investigation in Southern California. The investigation, which began after the Corvette disappeared from a dealership in Thousand Oaks on May 19, resulted in the…
Volkswagen has announced plans to cut its global model lineup by as much as 50% following a contentious July 9 supervisory board meeting in Wolfsburg. The move comes as the automaker faces mounting pressure from shrinking profits in China, tepid…
The Volkswagen Group has announced a drastic plan to downsize its model lineup by up to 50 percent, with the goal of focusing on the most attractive market segments and products that deliver the greatest added value for customers. The…
Porsche’s global deliveries crashed 16% in the first half of 2026, with just 122,306 cars finding new homes compared to 146,391 in the same period last year. The German brand’s fortunes took a nosedive across most regions and models, but…
Ruf Automobile is developing its next generation of performance cars, using a development prototype called the B8 Erprober to validate new technologies. The B8 Erprober features a twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter flat-eight engine, producing over 1,000 horsepower and over 738 pound-feet of…
German boutique tuner Ruf has just thrown down the gauntlet with a fire-breathing new flat-eight engine that cracks the 1,000-horsepower barrier—without a single hybrid assist or electric turbo in sight. The new Boxer 8 is a twin-turbocharged eight-cylinder that belts…
Porsche’s Exclusive Manufaktur division has created three bespoke 911s for the UK, Japan, and Kuwait, each blending local culture, heritage, and craftsmanship into one-off masterpieces. The brand reports that 98% of 911 buyers now opt for at least one personalization…
A $5,000 project Porsche Boxster is hitting Craigslist, and it’s not for the faint of heart. This 1999 Porsche Boxster, a 986-generation model, wears the badge of Porsche’s entry-level sports car from the turn of the millennium, but it’s far…