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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.
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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, ...
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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.
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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.
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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...
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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 c...
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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
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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 supplier...
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VW launches ID Polo electric hatchback as Chinese EV competition intensifies
The ID Polo will compete in Europe's small EV segment against Chinese rivals such as the BYD Dolphin Surf and European competitors including the Renault 5.
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Which Slowpoke ’70s Classic Would You Fix Up? 1978 Toyota Corona vs 1979 VW Rabbit Diesel
You remember the old fable of the tortoise and the hare, right? Slow and steady wins the race. Today, we’re looking at two slow and steady cars from the ’70s, but in this case the “hare” might actu...
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EV makers escalate fight for direct sales as VW-backed Scout challenges franchise laws
Electric vehicle makers including Rivian and Scout are using ballot threats and new legal tactics to bypass dealer franchise laws and sell directly to consumers.
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Bugatti’s Post-VW Era Begins as Porsche Sells Its Stake: TDS
Volkswagen saved Bugatti almost 30 years ago. Now that Porsche has sold its stake to an investment group, its future rests in Rimac's hands.
The post Bugatti’s Post-VW Era Begins as Porsche Sells I...
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Renault, Dacia and Alpine join major brands at 2026 Paris auto show
Dacia will show the Striker crossover at the Paris show and Alpine will preview the next A110. BMW, Mercedes, Hyundai, Kia, Smart, Stellantis and VW France will also attend.
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Weekend Drive: Ford’s tech shake-up; Nissan’s new vision
Automotive News reporters Larry P. Vellequette and Michael Martinez discuss organizational changes at Ford, Volkswagen’s financial hit from ending ID4 production in Tennessee and more.
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Global brands led by Volkswagen, GM, BMW double down on China bet with locally developed electric vehicles at Beijing auto show
International automakers from Volkswagen to BMW are rolling out electric vehicles developed with Chinese partners at the Beijing auto show. The strategy aims to reverse declining market share.
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Volkswagen promises new ID.3 and ID.4 will be ‘true’ EVs as it gears up for an all out EV blitz
After admitting it had lost touch with buyers, Volkswagen’s CEO promises to get it right with its new EV lineup launching this year. Volkswagen’s EV blitz kicks off next week, starting with the upd...
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Splashing in the Mainstream: 2003 Mid-Size Sedan Comparison Test
If a mid-size family sedan is what you want, the market is flooded with 'em. We compare the Dodge Stratus, Honda Accord, Hyundai Sonata, Kia Optima, Mazda 6, Nissan Altima, Saturn L200, Subaru Lega...
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Top 150 dealership groups preview; VW ends ID4 U.S. production
A look at the trends and changes in Automotive News’ upcoming 2026 Top 150 Dealership Groups rankings. Volkswagen halts ID4 production in Chattanooga as EV demand slows. Plus, Tesla is reportedly d...
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VW’s Cupra launches sporty Raval electric hatchback to challenge Renault 5
Cupra's Raval small electric hatchback is offered with two battery technologies and four power configurations, with entry prices starting at €26,000. The EV will be built on VW Group's MEB+ platfor...
