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Three dead and four injured after three-vehicle crash in Northern Ireland

Two men, aged 31 and 48, and a 23-year-old woman were pronounced dead at the scene

The Independent UK

China overtakes US as Germany’s top trading partner

Friedrich Merz to meet Xi Jinping in Beijing, with goods worth €251bn traded between two countries in 2025

The Guardian - UK

Rugby player, 20, killed in crash with lorry while heading to training as tributes paid & police launch probe

Jacob Hardwick, 20, died on Tuesday, February 17, while heading to a training session

Evening Standard

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VW Resurrects The Twin-Turbo V6 Golf GTI Roadster That Never Was

Volkswagen is blowing out 50 candles on the GTI’s anniversary cake by revisiting some of the most striking cars to carry the Grand Tourer Injection banner. Although smaller models like the Polo supermini and the dinky Lupo or up! have received the hot hatch treatment, the three famous letters are…

Motor1

Volkswagen Revives The W12 Golf And It Sounds Incredible

Happy birthday to the Golf GTI! The Grand Tourer Injection turns 50 this year, and Volkswagen wants you to believe the limited-run Edition 50 is the ultimate GTI. Well, it is, provided you’re only considering street-legal models. Back in 2007, Wolfsburg built a crazy one-off that a production Golf will…

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Volkswagen Is Selling A Convertible SUV With A Manual Gearbox. Yes, Really

Car configurators are an endless source of surprising discoveries. We recently spotted cloth seats in the new S-Class, but how about a convertible SUV with a manual gearbox? Volkswagen’s nearly forgotten T-Roc Cabriolet is still available, and yes, it can be ordered with three pedals.

Motor1

Volkswagen aims to cut costs by 20% by 2028 in restructuring plan, report says

Plant closures possible as part of German carmaker’s efforts to create resilience in face of competition from China

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Volkswagen Group Eyes 'Massive' Cost Cuts: Report

Here we go again. The Volkswagen Group may have already implemented a cost-cutting strategy, but it’s apparently not enough. Despite saving an unspecified amount in the double-digit billion-euro range, according to a company spokesperson, it now needs to trim even more. A new report from Germany claims the automotive conglomerate…

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I Drifted a 2027 Volkswagen Atlas Prototype on Ice. It Seemed Promising

The Volkswagen Atlas has always been a fine family crossover doing fine family crossover things. Launched in 2018, VW’s replacement for its loved but aging Touareg was built to capitalize on the booming three-row SUV market, and sales-wise, it was clearly the right move.

Motor1

As Tesla Loses in Europe, Here Is What Investors Need for TSLA Stock to Win in 2026

Tesla has lost its position as Europe’s top EV seller to Volkswagen. Here's what needs to change for TSLA stock to turn the narrative back in its favor in 2026.

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The Volkswagen ID.4 Is Getting A New Name. Here's Everything We Know

The Volkswagen ID.4 is dead—long live the Volkswagen ID. Tiguan. Rumor has it that the facelifted ID.4 will now carry the Tiguan name, bringing a familiar nameplate to the brand’s popular electric SUV.

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Bugatti's Forgotten Sedan Resurfaces With A Supercharged W16 Engine

The Autostadt museum next to Volkswagen’s factory in Wolfsburg is the gift that keeps on giving. With so many wild experiments secretly developed during the Ferdinand Piëch era, this VW Group–owned destination is well worth a visit. We recently talked about a Lamborghini Diablo SV with a W16, but there’s…

Motor1

America Built 1 Million EVs Last Year. This One European Country Blew Past It

Germany is now the world's second-largest producer of electric vehicles, behind China. Here's what it means for Volkswagen and other brands.

InsideEVs

This new Skoda is Epiq by name and almost epic by nature

Skoda’s most affordable EV yet mixes compact dimensions with clever packaging, solid range and familiar practicality

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Volkswagen Took Many Risks With The ID.4. Here's Where It Needs To Go Next

As Volkswagen prepares its next-generation models, lessons from the ID.4 will prove crucial for their success.

The Independent UK

Photos of Chicago’s retro '70s themed orchids show

Thousands of orchids fill the greenhouse of the the Chicago Botanic Garden for its 12th annual Orchid Show, themed “Feelin’ Groovy,” where installations inspired by the 1970s — including a yellow Volkswagen Beetle overflowing with blooms.

Motor1

Volkswagen Injects GTI Hot Hatch Attitude Into A Van

Ford may have a long history of selling sporty-looking vans in Europe, but Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles now wants a piece of that action as well. To make it happen, it’s giving the Transporter a new range-topping trim that channels a GTI vibe into a genuinely attractive hauler. With no real…

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The Weird Audi A2 Is Coming Back, But Not As You Know It

Audi is gearing up for a busy 2026, with multiple product launches locked in for the remainder of the year. While enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting the new RS5, the SUV-loving crowd has its eyes on the next-generation Q7 and the first-ever Q9. At the other end of the lineup, Ingolstadt…

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Volkswagen Safety Recall: 43,881 ID.4 SUVs Flagged for Potential High‑Voltage Battery Fire Risk

For many, switching to an electric vehicle promised a safer, cleaner future. However, for owners of the ID.4 SUV, that promise has been interrupted by a serious Volkswagen Safety Recall. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has flagged over 43,000 vehicles due to a high-voltage battery issue that can…

InsideEVs

Consumers Truly Have No Clue Who Makes Good EVs: Report

Am I reading this chart upside down? Or are you? Because American EV brand perception data does not remotely match reality.

Motor1

These Are The Most Reliable New Cars For The Money: Study

When shopping for a new car, two factors usually top the list: price and reliability. You want something affordable that will also last for years.

Reason

South Carolina Gave $1.3 Billion to Scout Motors. It's Already $150 Million Over Budget.

The company is backed by Volkswagen but still received considerable funding from state taxpayers.

Motor1

Volkswagen Commits Long-Term To Gasoline Hot Hatches

Hot hatches may have been born in Europe during the 1970s, but the EU’s stricter emissions regulations have strangled the genre. In recent years, we’ve bid farewell to the Renault Megane RS, Peugeot 208 GTi and 308 GTi, Honda Civic Type R, Suzuki Swift Sport, and many more. Thankfully, the…

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This Small Skoda Might Become One Of Europe’s Most Popular EVs

Skoda has released a batch of camouflaged prototype photos of its upcoming small electric vehicle, the Epiq, which will debut later this year.

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