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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
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VW, Stellantis, Renault urge the EU to adopt simple ‘Made in Europe’ rules to help auto industry
Three European automakers representing 60 percent of the region's car output are pressing the EU to adopt local content rules and incentives. The proposal comes as annual sales remain 3 million vehicles below 2019 lev...
VW, Stellantis, Renault urge the EU to adopt simple ‘Made in Europe’ rules to he
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The Volkswagen Tiguan Turbo Feels Like The Sort Of Car VW Used To Make
“Everybody wants to drive a compact crossover” sounds like a terrible Tears For Fears parody, but it seems to be the state of the new car market right now. From hybrid models to electric ones to swoopy-roofed ones to ...
The Volkswagen Tiguan Turbo Feels Like The Sort Of Car VW Used To Make
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Dealership buy-sell database updates: AutoNation buys Toyota store, Ken Garff buys VW dealership in deals across 8 states
AutoNation said it expects the acquired Toyota store to generate $200 million in annual revenue.
Dealership buy-sell database updates: AutoNation buys Toyota store, Ken Garff bu
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What Would You Like To Know About A $250,000 VW Type 2 Bus EV Restomod?
So today I’m out traveling to the Westest of coasts to drive something interesting: a completely restored and restomodded Volkswagen Type 2 Bus, with a full electric drivetrain conversion and upgrades for pretty much ...
What Would You Like To Know About A $250,000 VW Type 2 Bus EV Restomod?
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Manual transmissions disappear from VW lineup
VW refreshed the Jetta GLI for the 2025 model year and kept the manual transmission around.
Manual transmissions disappear from VW lineup
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New BYD Dolphin G supermini revealed as UK's smallest PHEV
New VW Polo-sized plug-in hybrid to arrive this summer as Chinese brand's first Europe-focused car The new BYD Dolphin G DM-i is the Chinese firm’s first car developed specifically for Europe – and will take on both ...
New BYD Dolphin G supermini revealed as UK's smallest PHEV
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VW’s New $16,200 EV Sedan Is Longer Than A Jetta And Runs On Xpeng Tech
The new ID. Unyx 07 blends MEB hardware, XPeng electronics, and a roomy liftback body for China
VW’s New $16,200 EV Sedan Is Longer Than A Jetta And Runs On Xpeng Tech
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Volkswagen Buys More Rivian (RIVN), At Risk Of $1.75 Billion In Fines
We’ve got some positive news from Volkswagen and Rivian this month, but we’ve also got a matter of concern for Volkswagen that could be quite costly. Volkswagen × Rivian Going Well One of Volkswagen’s big EV plays in ...
Volkswagen Buys More Rivian (RIVN), At Risk Of $1.75 Billion In Fines
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BMW X3 vs Honda CR-V vs VW Tayron vs MG HS vs Range Rover Sport - pictures
Images from our megatest of the top 5 PHEVs. Photographs taken by senior photographer Pete Gibson.
BMW X3 vs Honda CR-V vs VW Tayron vs MG HS vs Range Rover Sport - pictures
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Volkswagen reveals the first electric GTI, a 222 hp EV hot hatch for $45,000 [Images]
The first electric GTI is finally here. Volkswagen unveiled the ID. Polo GTI, a sporty 222-horsepower EV hot hatch that will start at around $45,000. more…
Volkswagen reveals the first electric GTI, a 222 hp EV hot hatch for $45,000 [Im
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"Clearly a proper GTI": UK exclusive first drive in new VW ID Polo GTI
VW finally finds the courage to put the hallowed letters on an EV – we've had a first taste in a prototype Volkswagen’s GTI performance sub-brand, for so long a tower of strength for the company, has turned into some...
"Clearly a proper GTI": UK exclusive first drive in new VW ID Polo GTI
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Top investor Porsche SE pressures VW Group after drop in first-quarter profit
The investment group that controls VW urged the German automaker to fundamentally overhaul its business model as VW's struggles dragged down its adjusted profit by 21 percent.
Top investor Porsche SE pressures VW Group after drop in first-quarter profit
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The VW GTI Edition 50 Takes the Front-Wheel-Drive Nürburgring Lap Record
Volkswagen steals the top spot from the Honda Civic Type R, but just barely.
The VW GTI Edition 50 Takes the Front-Wheel-Drive Nürburgring Lap Record
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VW Once Picked The Absolute Weirdest Numerical Spec To Call Out In A Car Ad
It’s no secret that numbers are a big deal to gearheads. Horsepower, 0-60 times, torque specs, ground clearance, top speed, cubic volume of luggage space, if it can be measured and expressed with a number, chances are...
VW Once Picked The Absolute Weirdest Numerical Spec To Call Out In A Car Ad
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BYD overtakes Tesla and Kia as the best-selling EV brand in key overseas markets
With over 7% market share, BYD is now the top-selling EV brand in the UK so far in 2026, surpassing Tesla, Kia, and Volkswagen to take the top spot. And it’s not just the UK, BYD is outpacing the competition in severa...
BYD overtakes Tesla and Kia as the best-selling EV brand in key overseas markets
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Three-car garage: Porsche Cayenne, Bentley Flying Spur and Volkswagen e-up! for under £60k
Go big on luxury with a side of good sense thanks to this trio of VW Group cars from the Auto Express Buy a Car service
Three-car garage: Porsche Cayenne, Bentley Flying Spur and Volkswagen e-up! for
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BMW’s Sebastian Mackensen; Toyota suppliers face crisis from Iran war
BMW North America CEO Sebastian Mackensen talks about the rollout of the Neue Klasse electric vehicle platform and whether the brand is nervous about the timing as EV markets reset. Toyota suppliers face urgent shorta...
BMW’s Sebastian Mackensen; Toyota suppliers face crisis from Iran war