Exterior – It’s quite a beauty Interior – What ergonomics? Space – Room for your mates and a long flat pack Performance – Unleash your inner Subang ‘frat’ boi Fuel economy – The R-Line’s shining moment Safety and features – It’s close to RM 170k… Conclusion – Do you ...
Of course, this is in connection to the recent Twitter acquisition of Elon Musk.
How Consumer Reports tests rear-seat safety 3 Volkswagen models got disappointing rear-seat safety scores A closer look at the Volkswagen Golf GTI, ID.4, and Taos Rear-seat safety is often overlooked, with car safety ratings largely focused on front-seat riders. To help fill this gap, Consumer Reports recently began testing ...
Performance has changed a lot in 20 years.
olkswagen AG expands data center operations at Green Mountain, Norway
HAMBURG (Reuters) -Volkswagen on Friday said it has recommended to its brands to pause paid advertising on Twitter until further notice in the wake of Elon Musk’s takeover of the social media platform. “We are closely monitoring the situation and will decide about next steps depending on its evolvement,” ...
The ride quality improved a lot and made me realise that I shouldn’t have waited 48,000kms before doing this change. BHPian robimahanta recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Volkswagen Polo GTI The front strut mounts needed replacement and as I was ordering it, I came across a good deal ...
What is it? Looks quite nice, doesn’t it? And what about the fun versions? What are the engines like? Does it drive alright? How does the Golf Estate compare with a Skoda Octavia? Any others I should look at? Our choice from the range What's the verdict? What is ...
The Arteon R exploits its Golf R underpinnings well, but it’s just too expensive against more substantial rivals
The base 2023 Volkswagen Arteon The top trim 2023 VW Arteon A fully loaded 2023 Volkswagen Arteon Volkswagen has never been known as a luxury brand, but the Volkswagen Arteon is the brand’s current foray into the luxury vehicle market. Compared to VW’s other offerings, the VW Arteon is ...
The new Volkswagen ID.3 SUV will be one of 10 new models on the way by 2026, and our exclusive image previews how it could look
Are VWs good first cars? How safe is the Volkswagen Polo? Is the Volkswagen Up! good for new drivers? Is the Polo Vivo good for new drivers? Safety features on a VW Polo Vivo Top safety features on a Volkswagen Golf (2019) Is the Volkswagen California good for new ...
Volkswagen has added tech and safety upgrades to the Caddy, though pricing will initially remain unchanged in 2023.
2023 Volkswagen Caddy Cargo pricing before on-road costs 2023 Volkswagen Caddy Crewvan pricing before on-road costs 2023 Volkswagen Caddy People Mover pricing before on-road costs 2023 Volkswagen Caddy California pricing before on-road costs The VW Caddy range is available in Cargo, Crewvan, People Mover and California forms. Volkswagen Australia ...
So What’s New? Does That Svelte Form Factor Compromise Its Usability? How Does It Drive? Who’s This Car For Then? There are only so many options for entry-level luxury saloons locally. You have the usual suspects from Bavaria and Stuttgart, as well as from Nagoya if you prefer something ...
Photo / Supplied Volkswagen is ditching touch steering wheel buttons in favour of real, physical buttons. Volkswagen’s CEO, Thomas Schäfer, posted on LinkedIn that the automaker is “sharpening our portfolio and our design, plus creating a new simplicity in operating our vehicles. For example, we are bringing back the push-button ...
Limitations in the MEB Platform If wishes were horses in 2022.. TopElectricSUV says The VW ID.4 GTX isn’t the performance benchmark in its segment; that title goes to the top-end Nissan Ariya. A VW ID.4 R that’s quicker and faster could arrive, but only in the second generation of ...
Volkswagen WeShare has been acquired by MILES Mobility and will be integrated into the car sharing company’s portfolio
Volkswagen Group’s new Green Finance Framework (GFF) strengthens the link between its decarbonization and financing strategy
Volkswagen Group’s big three brands all make electric family SUVs; we find out which is best
Steve Fowler catches-up with new VW boss Thomas Schäfer to get his views on the future plans for Skoda, Cupra and SEAT
The Volkswagen Group has presented a new Green Finance Framework (GFF) that takes into account the EU taxonomy rules defining sustainability. In the new GFF, only investments for battery-electric vehicles that are EU taxonomy-compliant are taken into account. Capital expenditures for plug-in hybrids or pure combustion vehicles are completely ...
In Auto Express magazine this week we have exclusive images of the new VW ID.3 SUV and drive the latest Range Rover Sport
The Volkswagen Taigun has completed six months in our long-term garage. Through these months, it has seen the most extreme commutes, highway rides and a few leisure trips as well. And over these trips and time, the Taigun has definitely impressed us with its endearing qualities. For starters, it’s ...
Volkswagen’s fully-electrified take on the classic Kombi van could come to Australia in the future, following confirmation for America and Europe
Does it represent good value for the price? What features does it come with? Is there anything interesting about its design? How practical is the space inside? What are the key stats for the engine and transmission? How much fuel does it consume? What safety equipment is fitted? What ...
The brand’s Australian arm is hoping to have ID.4 and its ID.5 coupe sibling in Australian driveways toward the end of 2023. JUMP AHEAD How much will the ID.4 cost in Australia? That gives a rough starting point of $56,000 before on-road costs. VW ID.4: Driving range, performance, charging ...
Steve Fowler catches-up with new VW boss Thomas Schäfer to get his views on the future plans for Skoda, Cupra and SEAT
Is the Honda Civic Type R a viable alternative to the Volkswagen Golf R? Is the Toyota GR Corolla AWD? Is the M240i fast? Is a Chevrolet Camaro 2SS really an alternative to the Volkswagen Golf R? The Volkswagen Golf R is a fast, grippy, advanced hot hatchback. However, ...
USA Four-door ‘GTI with a trunk’ gets a hardware upgrade and MASSIVE arches Reports of the sports saloon’s death have, sadly, not been greatly exaggerated, which means few will take notice of this outlier. Volkswagen has revealed the Jetta GLI Performance concept, and it’s rather appealing. Because it’s not another crossover or ...
Image: Volkswagen Image: Volkswagen Image: Volkswagen New week, same headline but just with a different automaker or sub-brand. This time around, Volkswagen has confirmed ICE powered R models will be no more after the close of the decade. Image: Volkswagen In a recent interview Reinhold Ivenz, the R brand’s boss ...
Argo Lidar, Two More Items 1. Argo Lidar 3. Lidar Tech Waymo And Tesla Driver-Assisted Technology Ford and Volkswagen recently pulled the plug on the autonomous vehicle tech startup Argo AI last week. Now, the two automakers have put Argo AI on sale, hoping to recoup some money from ...
One of them had a big drone rack on the roof, the other has a basket.
Volkswagen of America, Inc. is proud to announce today that the ID.4 SUV is the winner of the first-ever SEMA award for Electric Vehicle of the Year award from the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show®, hosted annually in Las Vegas, Nevada
Thomas Schaefer says the German automaker will launch 10 new battery-electric ID. models by the end of 2026.
When you want a Golf R but you’re a family man and need some space Here to succeed the Volkswagen CC, the Arteon here is Volkswagen’s flagship sedan which takes on models like the BMW 3 Series and also the Mercedes-Benz C-Class. In fact, the car we’re looking at here ...
The 1st Anniversary Edition is identical to the regular car save for a few cosmetic changes. One will appreciate the classic Volkswagen styling lines which make the design feel timeless. The Volkswagen Taigun has completed one year since its launch in India. To celebrate this milestone, Volkswagen has launched ...
What is it? Why does it make more sense, exactly? It’s certainly got some presence… Would a medium-sized elephant appreciate the interior? Our choice from the range What's the verdict? What is it like to drive? What are my engine options? Sweet. And what’s the ride like? Are there ...
The Volkswagen ID. Buzz is in a lane of its own VW ID. Buzz orders are already piling up Why are people buzzing about the Volkswagen ID. Buzz? The Volkswagen ID. Buzz is an electric microbus that draws inspiration from the rich history of Volkswagen buses. VW has produced ...
TopElectricSUV says VW ID.3 SUV (VW ID.3 X) FAQs What is the VW ID.3 SUV release date? What will be the VW ID.3 SUV price? Which models will be VW ID.3 SUV rivals? Volkswagen has confirmed plans to introduce ten new electric vehicles by the year 2026, with the ...
Battery lab in Tennessee is one of just four VW facilities in the world Facility replicates extreme climate conditions on lithium-ion battery packs Research and development focuses on high-voltage battery charging and output The lab is on the same grounds as VW’s US$800 million Chattanooga EV manufacturing plant As ...
Adventure concepts to include Basecamp Atlas and Taos SUVs as well as two unique ID.4 builds
New range-topping Golf R 20 has key improvements from the chassis and powertrain
It's the new king in its size category.
That's already far more than the company will produce by the end of this year.
More than 200,000 all-electric cars sold this year indicates that 300,000+ is possible in 2022.
1. The 2022 Audi Q3 is available with a more powerful engine 2. The Audi Q3 comes in a couple of funky colors 3. The Q3 looks nicer than the Tiguan 4. The Audi comes standard with Quattro AWD 5. The Audi Q3’s interior is better-equipped than the Volkswagen ...
There are various mid-size and compact SUVs in the market today and we have covered almost all of them in detail. This time around, we bring you a different take on the Volkswagen Taigun and the Kia Sonet. They are different, are positioned at different price points, and though both ...
• Volkswagen is speeding up its electrification schedule in Europe. • The brand will sell only electric models as early as 2033 on the Old Continent. • Worldwide, the company plans to introduce 10 new electric models by 2026. Volkswagen is among of the automakers moving most aggressively with ...
Operating result before special items Q1-Q3 of EUR 17.5bn reflecting an operating margin of 8.6%
Volkswagen has teased more power out of the Golf R, but can the 20 Years edition trade blows with the Mercedes-AMG A35?
We take a look at the available colours for a Volkswagen Polo and explain which is better and why. In 2018, a brand new Volkswagen Polo range was launched. After a short few years, the German automaker applied some stylistic enhancements and incorporated even more standard technologies into the popular ...
New range-topping Golf R 20 has key improvements from the chassis and powertrain
The base EVs will be a small car and a sporty crossover variant costing under €25,000, Thomas Schäfer announced.
Operating profit up after nine months by a good 300 million to 356 million euros
Looks like VW has been listening.
Photo / Supplied Volkswagen T-Roc R $68,990 Price 440Nm Torque 9.3L Fuel Economy 224kW Power Pros Very quick Optional Akrapovich exhaust sounds great Nice new interior Cons No new-generation engine or differential Close to Golf R price with the exhaust optioned Haptic touch steering wheel It seems ‘R’ is ...
Volkswagen says its performance R sub-brand will be an EV-only lineup by decade’s end, according to a report in the U.K.’s Autocar. The transition is planned to occur gradually, and on a new EV platform, with several unnamed electric R models in planning already, VW reportedly said. Volkswagen as ...
Ford is reallocating those resources to ADAS, VW's CARIAD will work with Bosch.
Mazda has been hampered by poor BT-50 supply from the Thai factory – but that’s about to improve. In good news for anyone in the market for a new ute, Mazda is about to seriously ramp up supply of its BT-50 before the end of the year. The Thai-built, ...
Photo: Germain Goyer Volkswagen has made several EV-related announcements in the past few hours. Among others, R-branded performance models will become fully electric by 2030 (Golf R fans have been warned) and its entire European lineup will be gas-free by 2033. But around the middle of this decade, Volkswagen ...
Few cancelled automotive projects have had such significant consequences, or been as costly, but the culling of VW’s original choice for a Beetle successor proved to be the right decision
Birthday celebrations are in progress as the VW Golf R celebrates twenty years in the hot hatch game, but is this 20th anniversary edition the best yet?...
Things we like Not so much Things we like Not so much JUMP AHEAD How much is it, and what do you get? How do rivals compare on value? Interior comfort, space and storage What is it like to drive? How is it on fuel? How safe is it? ...
Volkswagen aims to be a ‘people’s brand’ once again, with 10 new models on the way by 2026
The Volkswagen ID.3 GTX is one model we expect to see come from the VW R electric sub-brand. Volkswagen has officially confirmed its R performance sub-brand will produce only fully electric cars by the end of the decade, following the overall Volkswagen strategy of becoming a completely EV manufacturer ...
Volkswagen’s R performance sub-brand has confirmed that it will go fully electric by 2030. It is reported that all R models will adopt the Volkswagen Group’s upcoming electric-only Scalable Systems Platform (SSP), albeit with performance-oriented tweaks. According to Autocar, Volkswagen said that it is “gradually converting its portfolio, with ...
For the R fans, performance variants of current and future Volkswagen EV models are expected to continue through to 2030 and beyond
Photo / Supplied Climate protesters who glued themselves to the floor of a Volkswagen showroom in Germany need to use the toilet – but now complain the company has refused to provide the group with “a bowl to urinate and defecate” in. Gianluca Grimalda, a researcher with the Kiel ...
If VW can use IPOs to unleash its many brands and let them peer over the shoulder of the start-up Scout Company to learn how to be more entrepreneurial, it could spark a renaissance at Volkswagen.
Volkswagen aims to be a ‘people’s brand’ once again, with 10 new models on the way by 2026
The hottest recent Volkswagens have all worn the R badge and that’s likely to continue into the electric age.
Volkswagen honchos went to Hanover, Germany, to give an investor presentation. One of the presentation decks went with them to Hanover and is now traveling the World Wide Web thanks to the VW ID Talk forum getting hold of it. The deck focuses on the ID. Buzz, one of ...
Several models are already in the planning stages.
• VW’s GTI 40th Anniversary Edition arrives as a midyear 2023 model. • It slots in between the base S and the SE, with a starting price of $34,150 (add $800 for the automatic transmission). • Production is limited to approximately 1500 units, evenly split between the six-speed stick and ...
All thanks to the MEB-platform in the rear-wheel drive configuration.
Rexit: VW and Kia look likely to be the latest car-makers to withdraw from Russia since the invasion of Ukraine.
Volkswagen global operations boss Thomas Schafer has said on LinkedIn that in the future, he will remove haptic buttons from Volkswagen’s steering wheel range
Volkswagen’s GTI moniker first hit the United States in 1983 on the Rabbit hatchback, and has since evolved into a time-tested acronym for the brand’s hottest hatches. The importance of the badge hasn’t been lost on VW, which now celebrates 40 years of stateside GTI with a special anniversary ...
As part of its “way to zero” electrification strategy, VW's R division will morph into a performance EV sub-brand by the next decade
When you think of a performance-oriented GTX or GTI model, a van is not what immediately comes to mind. Not if you are Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles! With a unique take on the category, the VW ID. Buzz GTX promises offers plenty of features and some extra excitement. Confirmation Silke Bagschik, ...
The van happens to be quite efficient and offers really strong fast charging performance.
Future Tech It’s the small victories, isn’t it? Whoever they are, this ‘Nobody’ person has a lot to answer for. For instance, did you know that Nobody asked for capacitive buttons, that Nobody liked them and that Nobody was even remotely happy when Volkswagen festooned the steering wheels of its ...