Volkswagen News, Reviews & Updates

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MotorBiscuit Sep 23, 2026 #Audi #Safety & Recalls

Volkswagen and Audi Recall 208,724 SUVs Over Bolt Issue That Could Cause Steering Loss

Volkswagen has issued a recall that involves multiple SUVs due to an issue with the steering rack mounting bolt, which can fracture from corrosion and lead to potential steering loss. According to the National Highway...

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Volkswagen and Audi Recall 208,724 SUVs Over Bolt Issue That Could Cause Steerin

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Electrek Sep 20, 2026 #BYD #Electric Vehicles

Podcast: Tesla Roadster gets a date, VW XL1 comes back electric, BYD’s new Tesla fighter, and more

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss the Tesla Roadster getting a reveal date, VW XL1 coming back electric, BYD...

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Podcast: Tesla Roadster gets a date, VW XL1 comes back electric, BYD’s new Tesla

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Electrek Sep 19, 2026 #BYD #Electric Vehicles

Podcast: Tesla Roadster gets a date, VW XL1 comes back electric, BYD’s new Tesla fighter, and more

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss the Tesla Roadster getting a reveal date, VW XL1 coming back electric, BYD...

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Electrek Sep 18, 2026 #Autonomous Vehicles #Tesla

XPeng shops its self-driving tech to automakers — Tesla found no takers

XPeng is trying to turn its self-driving and smart-cockpit systems into a licensing business, courting automakers, suppliers, and software firms well beyond its existing Volkswagen deal, according to a Reuters report....

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XPeng shops its self-driving tech to automakers — Tesla found no takers

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Electrek Sep 18, 2026 #Electric Vehicles #Volkswagen

Volkswagen’s EV van drove through 92 countries to set a new Guinness World Record

The Volkswagen ID. Buzz set a new Guinness World Record for “the most countries visited in a continuous journey” by an EV, covering nearly 100,000 km across 92 countries. more…

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Volkswagen’s EV van drove through 92 countries to set a new Guinness World Recor

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Car and Driver Sep 16, 2026 #Volkswagen

Our VW Tiguan SEL R-Line Turbo Combines Volkswagen Value with Luxury-Like Interior

We’ve welcomed a 2026 VW Tiguan SEL R-Line Turbo to our long-term fleet for 40,000 miles of testing.

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Our VW Tiguan SEL R-Line Turbo Combines Volkswagen Value with Luxury-Like Interi

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Electrek Sep 14, 2026 #Electric Vehicles #New Car Reveals

Volkswagen Mission Efficiency: the XL1 comes back as 1,000-mile range electric car

Volkswagen just unveiled the Mission Efficiency, a concept it’s calling the world’s most efficient near-production electric car — and to me, it’s the return of the XL1, one of my all-time favorite cars, finally done a...

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Volkswagen Mission Efficiency: the XL1 comes back as 1,000-mile range electric c

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Road & Track Sep 14, 2026 #Electric Vehicles #Mercedes-AMG

Volkswagen Brings Back the Idea Behind the XL1 Hypermiler With ‘Near Production’ EV Concept

The Mission Efficiency concept has already broken records set for aerodynamic and powertrain efficiency by the similar Mercedes-Benz EQXX.

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Volkswagen Brings Back the Idea Behind the XL1 Hypermiler With ‘Near Production’

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autocarindia Sep 11, 2026 #Honda #Nissan

I am looking for a sub-4-metre SUV for long-term ownership that is also fun to drive. My daily office commute is around 60km, with occasional highway trips, and good mileage is important. I have shortlisted the Volkswagen Taigun 1.5, Honda Elevate and Nissan Tekton. Which would be the ideal fit?

Go for the Volkswagen Taigun 1.5 TSI. It is the most fun-to-drive car on this shortlist, with strong performance, a responsive turbo petrol engine and a genuinely engaging driving experience. For a 60km daily commute ...

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I am looking for a sub-4-metre SUV for long-term ownership that is also fun to d

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The Drive Sep 10, 2026 #Bugatti #Porsche

Bugatti’s VW Era Is Officially Over as Porsche Exits Rimac Partnership: TDS

Porsche has completed selling its stake in Bugatti Rimac to a group of investors in a deal said to be worth $1.2 billion. The post Bugatti’s VW Era Is Officially Over as Porsche Exits Rimac Partnership: TDS appeared f...

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Bugatti’s VW Era Is Officially Over as Porsche Exits Rimac Partnership: TDS

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Auto Express Sep 9, 2026 #Audi #Electric Vehicles

Audi, Renault and VW have all launched retro secret weapons in the EV arms race

Editor-at-large Phil McNamara discusses how retro design could be the key to the future of European electric cars

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Audi, Renault and VW have all launched retro secret weapons in the EV arms race

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Auto Express Sep 6, 2026 #Volkswagen

Car Deal of the Day: Volkswagen T-Cross is a true people’s car for £174 a month

VW has always known how to build cars with mass appeal, and the T-Cross is the latest. This smart, economical SUV is our Deal of the Day for 6 September.

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Car Deal of the Day: Volkswagen T-Cross is a true people’s car for £174 a month

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jalopnik.com Sep 1, 2026 #Audi #Electric Vehicles

Porsche May Build A Supercar Derived From The Audi Nuvolari That's Derived From The Lamborghini Temerario

There are a lot of strange things going on inside the Volkswagen Group as the company looks for all sorts of funky ways to save money while still creating cool stuff. Perhaps that's where the latest rumor about a pros...

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Porsche May Build A Supercar Derived From The Audi Nuvolari That's Derived From

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autocar Aug 31, 2026 #Electric Vehicles #Ford

Biggest test of 2026: BMW iX3 vs Volvo EX60 vs Mercedes GLC

BMW, Mercedes and Volvo each begin a new era with long-range, tech-heavy family SUVs. Which rules? It's sometimes said that we have passed peak car. In other words, the best cars have already been made and it's downhi...

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Biggest test of 2026: BMW iX3 vs Volvo EX60 vs Mercedes GLC

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Electrek Aug 29, 2026 #Electric Vehicles #Tesla

Podcast: Tesla Cybercab launch, Cybertruck prices rise, VW launch electric camper, and more

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla announcing the Cybercab launch, Cybertruck prices rising, VW launchi...

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Podcast: Tesla Cybercab launch, Cybertruck prices rise, VW launch electric campe

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Autocar UK Aug 28, 2026 #Electric Vehicles #Kia

Kia EV2

Kia has dived head first into a supermini-sized EV sector – can the EV2 take the fight to Renault, Skoda and VW? It’s already clear that Kia’s latest and smallest electric SUV, the Kia EV2 is poised to give similar...

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The Autopian Aug 24, 2026 #Dodge #Muscle Cars

Which Fixer-Upper Would You Tow Home? 1984 VW Scirocco vs 1987 Dodge Shelby Charger

Good morning! Those of you who like your cars ready to drive as soon as you purchase them are probably going to be disappointed this week. We’re looking at projects, but only viable projects around $2,000. And we’re s...

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Which Fixer-Upper Would You Tow Home? 1984 VW Scirocco vs 1987 Dodge Shelby Char

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Auto Express Aug 21, 2026 #Audi #Electric Vehicles

Rivian help to bring big change for future VW, Audi and Porsche EVs

The boss of US firm Rivian tells us how his company is working with the VW Group to deliver a new generation of advanced electric cars

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Rivian help to bring big change for future VW, Audi and Porsche EVs

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The Autopian Aug 19, 2026 #Mercedes-AMG #Volkswagen

Volvo Once Built A Diesel Manual Sedan With A Volkswagen Engine That Went Faster Than A Saab Turbo

Dial the clock back to the 1970s. There aren’t a lot of diesels around, but Mercedes-Benz is making them. In other words, it’s a lot like today! The first worldwide oil crisis of 1973 set manufacturers to experiment w...

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Volvo Once Built A Diesel Manual Sedan With A Volkswagen Engine That Went Faster

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Electrek Aug 18, 2026 #Electric Vehicles #Volkswagen

Volkswagen EV drivers gain Digital Key access through Samsung Wallet

Volkswagen electric vehicle drivers will finally have access to Samsung Wallet with Digital Key, hands-free entry, and more. The service is initially rolling out to select VW ID vehicles in Europe.

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Volkswagen EV drivers gain Digital Key access through Samsung Wallet