On December 12th, Volkswagen finished producing its iconic VR6 engine after nearly 34 years. Throughout this period, around 1.87 million VR6 engines were manufactured. This significant...
In Singapore, the entry-level BMW X1 is priced at nearly 175,000 euros. It’s important to note that every brand faces these “insane” pricing challenges in this...
Today, Japanese automakers Nissan and Honda announced they are exploring options for closer collaboration, while firmly denying any discussions about merging into a single entity. Earlier,...
Tesla has reached an impressive standing in the stock market, surpassing the collective worth of all other car brands globally. As trading wrapped up on Wall...
German unions’ proposals to cut costs at Volkswagen do not go far enough, Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume told employees on Wednesday. “We, the management, do not...
Volkswagen and Rivian have connected. Rivian’s expertise will contribute to the next generation of the VW Golf, among other projects. However, this won’t be available until...
Volkswagen Group is considering a change in its electric vehicle sales approach. The company intends to move away from the Tesla-inspired direct-to-consumer (DTC) model in key...
Volkswagen CEO Thomas Schaefer said the company still plans to close factories in Germany even though the union voted to go on strike in early December....
As various automakers vie to create the best electric vehicles, Toyota remains hesitant about the market’s complete shift to battery-powered cars. Instead, the Japanese automotive giant...
Mercedes-Benz is implementing significant cost reductions in response to declining business performance. “In the coming years, we will reduce our costs by several billion euros per...
Starting in 2026, Volkswagen plans to introduce notably enhanced versions of its electric ID models, as part of a major upgrade to the MEB architecture that...
On Thursday, thousands of Volkswagen employees protested against the automaker’s severe cost-cutting measures, coinciding with the start of significant negotiations between management and unions. About 6,000...
Ford announced on Wednesday that it would be laying off approximately 14% of its European workforce. The company attributed this decision to significant losses in recent...
The import tariffs that Donald Trump may impose during his presidency will affect more than just Chinese manufacturers. Experts warn that German carmakers could also lose...
A jury of German and international automotive journalists chose the BMW 5 Series as the German Car of the Year 2025. The business sedan asserted itself...
The Volkswagen Group has increased its planned investments in an announced joint venture with electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian Automotive. The companies said in a joint press...
If Volkswagen faces difficulties, Audi will likely struggle as well. Reports indicate that the Ingolstadt manufacturer plans to cut thousands of jobs. Factory closures, wage cuts,...
Volkswagen, the German automaker, has recalled 114,478 vehicles in the United States due to airbag issues that may endanger drivers in specific situations, according to the...
Volkswagen employees are planning to strike on Monday to protest the company’s plans to close factories in Germany. Union leaders will inform workers at 11 German...
Mercedes-Benz is to do more to rein in costs. The German carmaker suffers from fierce competition in China and persistently weak demand for luxury cars and...
In a surprise upset, the Cadillac Lyriq, an all-electric SUV, has snatched the Luxury category win at the prestigious 2024 German Car of the Year (GCOTY) awards....
The Volkswagen Group reports a 7% drop in global deliveries in the third quarter, showing the extent of the challenges facing the European automotive sector. Europe’s...
There are few countries in the world where the Volkswagen Golf has such a privileged status and if we exclude the German market, one of the...
The CEO of Stellantis, Carlos Tavares, is convinced that if he wants to succeed, this group must adopt a new low-cost business approach to bridge trade...
Top Gear recently had the opportunity to speak with Volkswagen’s head of design Andy Mindt and head of design strategy Christian Schreiber about the future direction...
The Volkswagen Polo no longer has a European birthplace. After more than 40 years, the curtain falls on production in Pamplona, Spain. The hatchback must make...
Volkswagen warns investors that sales and profitability will be lower this year than the German car company had previously estimated. This is partly due to disappointing...
Ford has already discontinued numerous models (Fiesta, Mondeo), and the Focus will be retired in 2025. Why is Ford getting rid of its cars? Because it’s...
Germany and Italy have joined the European car industry’s call for the European Union to ease CO2 reduction targets for cars and review a 2035 ban...
Volkswagen has confirmed that the plant that produces the electric SUV ID.4 in the US will have to pause production. This factory is located in Chattanooga,...