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Volkswagen's plan to close four German factories rejected by board – report

Derek Fung

Volkswagen's plan to close four German factories rejected by board – report

The boldest and most controversial part of Volkswagen's restructuring plan has been rejected by the supervisory board, and it's unclear what will happen next.

2 Months Ago

Volkswagen Group to cut model range in half

Derek Fung

Volkswagen Group to cut model range in half

Tariffs, the rise of Chinese automakers, and the costs of developing both internal combustion and EV models are forcing Volkswagen to institute further cuts.

2 Months Ago

Volkswagen considering selling Chinese-developed models in Europe – report

Derek Fung

Volkswagen considering selling Chinese-developed models in Europe – report

Volkswagen could flesh out its European range with models developed by its Chinese partners.

2 Months Ago

Top five large five-seat PHEV family SUVs in 2026

Tace Clifford

Top five large five-seat PHEV family SUVs in 2026

Who knew there was so much choice for families looking for a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) large five-seat SUV!

2 Months Ago

Derek Fung

Volkswagen to cut 100,000 jobs, close four Germany factories – report

With profits falling and Chinese automakers in the ascendency, Volkswagen is planning deep cuts in order to shore up its long-term future.

2 Months Ago

Volkswagen Polo, T-Cross and T-Roc recalled

William Stopford

Volkswagen Polo, T-Cross and T-Roc recalled

Volkswagen is recalling certain examples of its Polo, T-Cross and T-Roc as their instrument clusters may fail to illuminate.

2 Months Ago

Volkswagen Amarok R: High-performance ute ruled out

Ben Zachariah

Volkswagen Amarok R: High-performance ute ruled out

The sporty Amarok W600 is just around the corner, but Volkswagen says there won’t be an R version of the ute as that nameplate is ‘sacred’.

3 Months Ago

2027 Volkswagen Multivan facelift revealed in Europe

Derek Fung

2027 Volkswagen Multivan facelift revealed in Europe

The Volkswagen Multivan and California people movers have been refreshed with a new face and a revised interior.

3 Months Ago

2026 CarExpert Choice winner: Best City Car

CarExpert

2026 CarExpert Choice winner: Best City Car

The Volkswagen Polo offers a big-car feel in a little-car package... and with little-car fuel consumption.

3 Months Ago

Walkinshaw performance packages hinted for Volkswagen Amarok W600

Ben Zachariah

Walkinshaw performance packages hinted for Volkswagen Amarok W600

Power upgrade, big brake kits, and different wheel designs could all be made available to Volkswagen Amarok W600 owners in the future.

3 Months Ago

Volkswagen Amarok W475: Opportunity for turbo-petrol Walkinshaw

Ben Zachariah

Volkswagen Amarok W475: Opportunity for turbo-petrol Walkinshaw

Despite its turbo-diesel engine, the new Amarok W600 by Walkinshaw has been created for drivers – but could a turbo-petrol version happen?

3 Months Ago

2027 Volkswagen Amarok W600 by Walkinshaw revealed

Ben Zachariah

2027 Volkswagen Amarok W600 by Walkinshaw revealed

Volkswagen has again partnered with Walkinshaw Automotive to create a ute designed for drivers, born from customer feedback and data.

3 Months Ago

Best electric cars for families in 2026

Tace Clifford

Best electric cars for families in 2026

We’ve just announced our CarExpert Choice Awards for 2026, and now here are our top picks for those in the market for a family EV.

3 Months Ago

Diesel still has a strong future in Australia, says Volkswagen

Ben Zachariah

Diesel still has a strong future in Australia, says Volkswagen

The new-car landscape in Australia is evolving, but Volkswagen says there’s still a strong demand – and requirement – for diesel commercial vehicles.

3 Months Ago

Volkswagen Polo GTI to be axed, no word on its ID. Polo GTI EV replacement for Australia

James Wong

Volkswagen Polo GTI to be axed, no word on its ID. Polo GTI EV replacement for Australia

VW Australia has confirmed the retirement of the Polo GTI hot hatch, at least with a petrol engine. But there's no word on when the new ID. Polo GTI EV will arrive Down Under.

3 Months Ago

VW coy about ID. Polo and ID.3 Neo EV launches in Australia

James Wong

VW coy about ID. Polo and ID.3 Neo EV launches in Australia

Volkswagen's local execs won't confirm or rule out the all-electric ID. Polo and ID.3 Neo hatches yet, but are wary of the ultra-competitive EV market.

3 Months Ago

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