The Volkswagen Group has been riding the gravy train in China for decades, but the days of dominance are over. The rise of domestic automakers with affordable, tech-laden cars is putting a serious dent in the balance sheets of legacy brands, forcing them to rethink their strategies. As the saying goes, if you can’t beat … Read more
The rumors were true—the Touareg’s days are numbered. Volkswagen has confirmed its flagship SUV will retire next year. After 1.2 million units sold since its 2002 debut, the so-called “poor man’s” Audi Q7 will bow out in late March 2026, when order books officially close. Before it leaves, the luxobarge will be offered in a … Read more
Volkswagen has patented a new technology poised to frustrate drivers—assuming it ever makes it to production. The proposed invention, filed with the German Patent and Trademark Office in 2024, but only recently published, wants you to use your eyes to control the vehicle. Instead of having a bank of buttons for every possible function, VW … Read more
Volkswagen prices are going up on several models for 2026. While the automaker promised earlier this year to maintain prices in the face of tariff-related costs, VW only extended that guarantee through June. Now, as the automaker launches its 2026 lineup, some models are pricier than before. But not all of them. The Tennessee-built Atlas … Read more
The e-Golf had to die so the ID.3 could live, but Volkswagen is preparing the ol’ switcheroo. The change, however, might take longer than planned. While VW has announced plans to launch an electric Golf by the end of the decade, a new report suggests the project isn’t progressing as expected. The culprit appears to … Read more
Volkswagen may be embracing a new battery electric era, but the company hasn’t forgotten its compact car roots. For much of its history, the Golf was the brand’s most important vehicle, following in the success of the Beetle before it. The notable hatchback came out in 1974, eventually reaching American shores as the Rabbit—alongside its … Read more
Volkswagen has taken a lot of flak in recent years for changing things that should’ve been left alone. Examples include cramming most functions into a supersized screen or turning the climate and audio volume controls into touch sliders, which initially weren’t even illuminated. Wolfsburg has heard the criticism and promises a return to form by … Read more
The Volkswagen Group is on the verge of spicing up its electric lineup with the Porsche Boxster and Cayman EVs. Audi’s Concept C is also slated for a 2027 launch, but what about VW’s mainstream brand? Wolfsburg isn’t planning a dedicated sports car, yet it asked Italdesign to sketch one just for fun. The EVX … Read more
Volkswagen is updating its naming strategy for electric models by reverting to proper names, taking a page out of its old playbook. Instead of the “e” suffix previously used on cars like the e-Golf or China’s e-Lavida, Wolfsburg will now use “ID.” Consequently, the 2023 ID.2all concept will launch next year as the ID. Polo. … Read more
Ever since the Beetle was retired, the Golf has dominated Volkswagen’s sales charts. However, its top spot is now under threat from what is essentially its SUV counterpart, the T-Roc. More than two million units have been sold since the original model debuted in late 2017, and now the second generation has officially arrived. Predictably, … Read more