VW to take drastic measures: Volkswagen to shut three factories, slash wages and reduce output in Germany amid falling new car demand and increased competition from Chinese electric car brands: Report

VW to take drastic measures: Volkswagen to shut three factories, slash wages and reduce output in Germany amid falling new car demand and increased competition from Chinese electric car brands: Report

29 Oct 2024 by Samuel Irvine

Volkswagen will close three factories in Germany, reduce production output across remaining facilities and cut workers’ wages by 10 per cent, the brand’s works council said. ...Read more
Why Cupra won't build a ute to rival popular Ford Maverick and Hyundai Santa Cruz despite edgy branding and impending US-market entry

Why Cupra won't build a ute to rival popular Ford Maverick and Hyundai Santa Cruz despite edgy branding and impending US-market entry

26 Oct 2024 by Tom White

Cupra explains why a ute is simply off the table despite 'experimenting' with new bodystyles and an impending US market arrival. Read more
Why this European brand is changing batteries in its affordable electric car: 2025 Volkswagen ID.3 swaps to LFP in China to compete on price with MG4 and BYD Dolphin

Why this European brand is changing batteries in its affordable electric car: 2025 Volkswagen ID.3 swaps to LFP in China to compete on price with MG4 and BYD Dolphin

17 Oct 2024 by John Law

Volkswagen was one of the first European carmakers to make inroads in China with market-specific models. It entered joint venture projects with giants including SAIC but, with Chinese brands working ...Read more
Seven-seat 2025 Volkswagen Tayron SUV revealed ahead of Paris motor show debut: Tiguan Allspace replacement poised to compete with Hyundai Santa Fe, Toyota Kluger and Kia Sorento

Seven-seat 2025 Volkswagen Tayron SUV revealed ahead of Paris motor show debut: Tiguan Allspace replacement poised to compete with Hyundai Santa Fe, Toyota Kluger and Kia Sorento

10 Oct 2024 by Samuel Irvine

Volkswagen has pulled the covers off its brand-new Tayron SUV ahead of its official debut at next week's Paris motor show. Read more
Prices slashed on popular five-seat and seven-seat family SUV: 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan 162TSI R-Line variants receive a more than $4000 price cut amid run-out sale to add value to Toyota RAV4, Kia Sportage and Honda CR-V rival

Prices slashed on popular five-seat and seven-seat family SUV: 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan 162TSI R-Line variants receive a more than $4000 price cut amid run-out sale to add value to Toyota RAV4, Kia Sportage and Honda CR-V rival

8 Oct 2024 by Samuel Irvine

The next-generation Tiguan is just around the corner and the German maker is clearing stock of the current version ahead of its arrival in the first half of 2025. Read more
Best SUVs arriving in 2025

Best SUVs arriving in 2025

6 Oct 2024 by Dom Tripolone

If you are in the market for a new SUV, you might want to wait a little bit to get a closer look at some of the new family- and urban-focused machines landing in 2025. Read more
Best electric cars arriving in 2025

Best electric cars arriving in 2025

5 Oct 2024 by Tom White

Electric cars reached a tipping point during 2024 in many markets, but Australia is still behind other countries that are experiencing a slowdown.This global slowdown combined with continued momentum ...Read more
Popular SUV gets a name change: 2025 Volkswagen Tayron to replace seven-seat Tiguan Allspace SUV in Australia as a compact alternative to the bigger Hyundai Santa Fe, Toyota Kluger and Kia Sorento

Popular SUV gets a name change: 2025 Volkswagen Tayron to replace seven-seat Tiguan Allspace SUV in Australia as a compact alternative to the bigger Hyundai Santa Fe, Toyota Kluger and Kia Sorento

1 Oct 2024 by Dom Tripolone

Volkswagen’s versatile Tiguan Allspace family SUV will be replaced by the Tayron SUV in 2025. ...Read more
Sneak peek! 2025 Volkswagen Multivan details announced ahead of the Kia Carnival rival's launch in Australia

Sneak peek! 2025 Volkswagen Multivan details announced ahead of the Kia Carnival rival's launch in Australia

30 Sep 2024 by Laura Berry

The seventh generation Multivan is almost in Australia but here's a sneak peak of the practical people mover ahead of its 2025 arrival Read more
Next-gen Volkswagen Tiguan detailed: New 2025 mid-size SUV to lure buyers with turbocharged thrills and high tech as it aims to offer better entry-level value than Hyundai Tucson and Kia Sportage

Next-gen Volkswagen Tiguan detailed: New 2025 mid-size SUV to lure buyers with turbocharged thrills and high tech as it aims to offer better entry-level value than Hyundai Tucson and Kia Sportage

22 Sep 2024 by Tom White

VW details its 2025 third-generation Tiguan range well ahead of its local arrival. Read more
Tough times ahead? Volkswagen Group to 're-focus' in 2025 with VW, Cupra and Skoda leaning into their strengths to attract buyers with refreshed range of electric cars, plug-in hybrids and combustion models

Tough times ahead? Volkswagen Group to 're-focus' in 2025 with VW, Cupra and Skoda leaning into their strengths to attract buyers with refreshed range of electric cars, plug-in hybrids and combustion models

15 Sep 2024 by Tom White

Volkswagen's house of brands to lean more into individual strengths, but will it be enough to change the group's fortunes in 2025? Read more
Electric cars have hit a roadblock: Without incentives, sales are plummeting in Germany hurting brands like Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen, but what about Australia? | Analysis

Electric cars have hit a roadblock: Without incentives, sales are plummeting in Germany hurting brands like Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen, but what about Australia? | Analysis

10 Sep 2024 by John Law

What is the answer to lowering global tailpipe emissions? It doesn't seem to be fines for manufacturers, but incentives for buyers mixed with broader choice of hybrid, plug-in and future propulsion ...Read more
Guess which country buys more Tesla Model Ys than any other car? Here's the No.1 best selling cars around the world, from the Suzuki Swift and Toyota Yaris to the Volkswagen Golf and Ford Ranger

Guess which country buys more Tesla Model Ys than any other car? Here's the No.1 best selling cars around the world, from the Suzuki Swift and Toyota Yaris to the Volkswagen Golf and Ford Ranger

8 Sep 2024 by Laura Berry

Not every body is in love with the Ford Ranger utes like Australia is and around the world different tastes means different No.1 selling cars - here's the list of the most popular cars for 11 ...Read more
The electric Toyota LandCruiser and Ford F-150 rivals that might just come to Australia: Volkswagen's Scout Motors to reveal EV off-roader and ute next month

The electric Toyota LandCruiser and Ford F-150 rivals that might just come to Australia: Volkswagen's Scout Motors to reveal EV off-roader and ute next month

4 Sep 2024 by John Law

Scout Motors is gearing up to reveal its first two vehicles on October 24, 2024. Read more
Chinese rivals present 'serious situation' that could cause Volkswagen to close its factory doors for the first time

Chinese rivals present 'serious situation' that could cause Volkswagen to close its factory doors for the first time

3 Sep 2024 by Laura Berry

Volkswagen is struggling to keep the plants open in its homecountry of Germany as Chinese brands challenge the brand Read more
The race for a solid state car battery breakthrough is on - here's who could win it

The race for a solid state car battery breakthrough is on - here's who could win it

2 Sep 2024 by Laura Berry

Solid state batteries could be the just want the electric car industry needs with long ranges and short charging times and the race is on to be the first to bring it to them world - here's who's ...Read more
The modern electric Kombi Australian prices confirmed! 2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz comes in under Luxury Car Tax threshold in a boon for novated leases

The modern electric Kombi Australian prices confirmed! 2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz comes in under Luxury Car Tax threshold in a boon for novated leases

30 Aug 2024 by Samuel Irvine

Pricing and specs for Volkswagen's “electric Kombi” – the I.D Buzz – are finally here. ...Read more
New cut-price electric car spied testing in heavy camouflage: 2025 Volkswagen ID.2 edges spotted in elaborate ID.3 disguise as it edges closer to taking on the BYD Dolphin, MG4 and Hyundai Inster: Report

New cut-price electric car spied testing in heavy camouflage: 2025 Volkswagen ID.2 edges spotted in elaborate ID.3 disguise as it edges closer to taking on the BYD Dolphin, MG4 and Hyundai Inster: Report

23 Aug 2024 by Samuel Irvine

Volkswagen’s new entry-level electric hatchback, the ID.2, has been spotted running laps on the Nurburgring in Germany. It comes after the ID2.All concept was revealed by the German automaker ...Read more
Every new Volkswagen electric car, SUV and passenger car: VW kicks off new model offensive with ID.4, ID.5, ID.Buzz, Golf facelift, next-gen Tiguan and Multivan

Every new Volkswagen electric car, SUV and passenger car: VW kicks off new model offensive with ID.4, ID.5, ID.Buzz, Golf facelift, next-gen Tiguan and Multivan

22 Aug 2024 by Laura Berry

Volkswagen is about to send in its new models - here's what's coming and when Read more
Practical new van offers diesel, plug-in hybrid and electric power: 2025 Volkswagen Transporter arriving next year to battle Toyota HiAce, Hyundai Staria and related Ford Transit Custom

Practical new van offers diesel, plug-in hybrid and electric power: 2025 Volkswagen Transporter arriving next year to battle Toyota HiAce, Hyundai Staria and related Ford Transit Custom

2 Aug 2024 by John Law

After myriad teasers Volkswagen has finally revealed its new Transporter, based on the current-generation Ford Transit Custom. Read more
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