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Volkswagen Group commits to a £17,000 electric car for 2027, developed in Europe

Published 29 May 2024
By Matt Robinson
Volkswagen Group confirms it will launch a European-developed and built affordable EV by 2027.
Volkswagen Tiguan

2024 VW Tiguan review

The new Tiguan’s long-range plug-in hybrid might just be a better fit for many than a fully-electric model. Neil Briscoe tries it out for size.
Published 22 February 2024
Volkswagen Golf R '20 Years' edition

VW Golf R 20 Years: the most powerful Golf ever

It’s been 20 years since the first Volkswagen Golf R, and here comes a celebration edition…
Published 24 May 2022
Volkswagen ID.4 GTX review

Volkswagen ID.4 GTX review 2021

Volkswagen's new electric SUV treads heavily on hallowed ground with its GTX badge.
Published 23 December 2021
Top 10 petrol cars to buy instead of diesel

Ten petrol cars to buy instead of a diesel

Feeling guilty about driving a diesel car and not ready for pure-electric just yet? Here are 10 efficient petrol and hybrid alternatives.
Published 21 October 2021
VW Golf R and Seat Ibiza crash - from Reddit video uploaded by user rodharet

Golf R street racer smashes Seat

A video has been released showing a collision in Spain between two street racers, neither of whom were racing each other...
Published 13 October 2021
Volkswagen ID. Life

2021 Munich show round-up

Must-see new models from Mercedes, Volkswagen, Renault, Porsche and more debuted at the 2021 IAA Mobility motor show in Munich.
Published 07 September 2021

Do EV batteries drain when stuck in traffic?

If you're stuck in a traffic jam with a less than full battery in your electric car, should you be worried about it running out of juice?
Published 13 August 2021
Europcar's VW Crafters

VW to buy Europcar

The Volkswagen Group has launched a £2.4-billion takeover bid of leading car rental firm Europcar.
Published 06 August 2021
Updated Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace revealed

Updated Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace revealed

Volkswagen has unveiled the facelifted Tiguan Allspace, the roomier version of its best-selling SUV.
Published 12 May 2021
VW Group pushes for stricter emissions regulations

VW thought to support toughening EU emissions regs

The Volkswagen Group is now in support of toughening vehicle emissions standards in Europe while smaller rivals struggle to comply.
Published 06 May 2021
Volkswagen ID.4 GTX unveiled as car maker’s first hot electric model

Volkswagen ID.4 GTX is hot electric crossover

Volkswagen has revealed the ID.4 GTX, an electric crossover that heralds a series of performance-focused electric cars.
Published 28 April 2021
New Volkswagen Polo released with Golf 8-like design

Refreshed VW Polo follows Golf 8 design

Volkswagen has unveiled the facelifted Polo, and it comes with a raft of styling and tech updates to bring the supermini into 2021.
Published 22 April 2021