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Hi, I currently live in Bengaluru and am looking to buy an automatic car for my office commute. My commute is typically around 100 km per week. Given the current ethanol situation, I am considering buying an EV. I have a charger in my apartment, and there is also a fast charger nearby. My budget is around Rs. 20 lakh. I currently drive a Volkswagen Ameo and am planning to keep it for long trips. I also tried a 2021 Tata Nexon EV, but I didn't like the cabin space. I also didn't like the design o
Our recommendation would be the new Kia Syros EV. With a 100km/week commute, home charging and a Rs 20 lakh budget, it is the best EV for a city like Bengaluru. In your budget, you can get the HTX Plus trim with the E...
Hi, I currently live in Bengaluru and am looking to buy an automatic car for my
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New 2CV and Smart car: big reveals coming at Paris motor show
Biennial motor show returns from 12-18 October – and it's going to be a big one This year’s Paris motor show will be among the biggest in years as the European car industry rallies against the wave of Chinese newcomer...
New 2CV and Smart car: big reveals coming at Paris motor show
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First Fully Electric VW ID. ERA Vehicle — ID. ERA 5X SUV
SAIC Volkswagen, a joint venture between SAIC and Volkswagen (duh) in China, has submitted a filing for the company’s first fully electric ID. ERA vehicle, the ID. ERA 5X SUV. XPENG was involved a bit too, but I’ll co...
First Fully Electric VW ID. ERA Vehicle — ID. ERA 5X SUV
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Choose A Classic Liftback Coupe: 1979 Toyota Celica vs 1987 VW Scirocco
Good morning! For our final Showdown this week, I thought we’d look at a couple of cool old liftbacks. Why? Because I like them. That’s reason enough. We were in agreement about yesterday’s Mercedes-Benz diesels; the ...
Choose A Classic Liftback Coupe: 1979 Toyota Celica vs 1987 VW Scirocco
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New Volkswagen ID.3 Neo 2026 review: EV puts VW back where it belongs
Has VW’s all-electric hatchback finally grown up? We get behind the wheel to find out
New Volkswagen ID.3 Neo 2026 review: EV puts VW back where it belongs
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VW’s controlling families face leadership decision as Porsche-Piech patriarchs near exit
The leaders of VW's controlling families — Wolfgang Porsche and Hans Michel Piech — are in their 80s. Their successors could be younger family members — or an independent outsider.
VW’s controlling families face leadership decision as Porsche-Piech patriarchs n
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Which Drop-Top Volkswagen Is Your Pick? 1985 VW Cabrio vs 2001 VW Cabrio
Good morning! We’re starting this week off with a couple of convertible Volkswagens. Why not? It’s the height of summer, so you still have plenty of time in the year for open-air adventures, and with their little four...
Which Drop-Top Volkswagen Is Your Pick? 1985 VW Cabrio vs 2001 VW Cabrio
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Hello Autocar family, I am planning to buy a new car for me and my grandfather. I already have a Hyundai Santro at home, so this will be my second car. The mandatory requirements are a panoramic sunroof, a 360-degree camera, and decent mileage. My daily commute is around 30 km, including 20 km on the highway and 10 km in the city. The cars we are considering are the Kia Seltos GTX A, Mahindra XUV 7XO AX7T, Maruti Suzuki Victoris ZXI Plus (O), Hyundai Creta N Line, and Tata Sierra Adventure. I am
Go for the Kia Seltos GTX A. It is the most balanced choice for your requirements. Your daily usage of 30 km, with a mix of highway and city driving, does not justify a diesel, so a strong turbo-petrol with a reliable...
Hello Autocar family, I am planning to buy a new car for me and my grandfather.
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What’s The Best Stickshift Runabout? VW Golf vs VW Tiguan vs Hyundai Elantra vs Nissan Juke
Well, we’ve made it to the end of another week, which means it’s time for a Friday runoff. This week’s cars were all $5,000 or less, all 2010 or newer, and all manual transmissions. Our four finalists are not at all w...
What’s The Best Stickshift Runabout? VW Golf vs VW Tiguan vs Hyundai Elantra vs
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2026 Mazda CX-5 vs. VW Tiguan: Which Alternative Compact SUV Is the Better Choice?
These two crossovers aren't as commonplace as the Honda CR-V and the Toyota RAV4, and while they both offer plenty of personality, we favor one over the other.
2026 Mazda CX-5 vs. VW Tiguan: Which Alternative Compact SUV Is the Better Choic
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These Volkswagen EVs could soon disappear, including Audi and Porsche models
With plans to slash its lineup by up to 50%, several Volkswagen EVs, including those under the Audi and Porsche brands, may not be around for much longer.
These Volkswagen EVs could soon disappear, including Audi and Porsche models
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Volkswagen could build its Chinese saloons and SUVs in Europe
Tesla Model 3-sized ID Unyx 07 is among the Chinese models VW could build in Germany Chinese-market Tesla Model 3 rival and Touareg-sized SUV could fill capacity at VW's German plants Volkswagen is studying plans t...
Volkswagen could build its Chinese saloons and SUVs in Europe
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Pick A Little Stickshift Crossover: 2012 VW Tiguan vs 2017 Jeep Renegade
This week, we’re seeing what’s available for five grand or less, if you limit your searches to 2010 or newer and manual transmission only. Today, that search has yielded a couple of little front-wheel-drive crossovers...
Pick A Little Stickshift Crossover: 2012 VW Tiguan vs 2017 Jeep Renegade
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VW, Audi, Porsche models are at risk as VW Group plans deep cuts
Models such as the VW ID5, Porsche Taycan, Audi's Sportback variants and the entire Seat lineup are at risk as VW Group aims to shrink its lineup to improve profitability.
VW, Audi, Porsche models are at risk as VW Group plans deep cuts
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VW CEO faces big problems from unions, investors on turnaround
VW Group CEO Oliver Blume faces perhaps the biggest test of his leadership on July 9. (VOLKSWAGEN) Reuters News July 06, 2026 08:43 AM EDT Featured Stories From the NFL, MLB, NBA and NASCAR to car lots: Athletes i...
VW CEO faces big problems from unions, investors on turnaround
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VW's First Four-Cylinder Golf R Costs $30,000 Less Than A New Honda Civic Type R
VW perfected the hot hatch formula with the Mk6 Golf R, and now might be the time to buy one.
VW's First Four-Cylinder Golf R Costs $30,000 Less Than A New Honda Civic Type R
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The best diesel cars 2026 – driven, rated, ranked
Diesel isn't dead yet. These are the 10 best oil-burning models still holding firm Diesel seemed to be on its way out a few years ago, pushed to the side in favour of cleaner petrol, plug-in hybrid and electric alter...
The best diesel cars 2026 – driven, rated, ranked
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How bidirectional EV charging works — and why VW, BMW, BYD want to capitalize on the technology
Europe is removing regulatory barriers to allow EVs to power homes and export electricity to grids. Experts expect nearly all cars to offer the capability by 2035.
How bidirectional EV charging works — and why VW, BMW, BYD want to capitalize on
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Hyundai, Kia, VW deploy sponsorship campaigns for 2026 World Cup. Here’s what each brand brings
With a record number of matches spanning 16 cities across North America, the 2026 FIFA World Cup will yield Hyundai and Kia's largest fleet in partnership history.
Hyundai, Kia, VW deploy sponsorship campaigns for 2026 World Cup. Here’s what ea
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Stellantis drops its multi-energy strategy for upcoming E-Car small EVs
Europe chief Emanuele Cappellano explains why Stellantis is abandoning its multi-energy approach for E-Cars, a new line of small electric vehicles launching in 2028. The automaker targets a €15,000 price point to comp...
Stellantis drops its multi-energy strategy for upcoming E-Car small EVs