Volkswagen has announced it will temporarily suspend production of two battery-electric vehicles, the ID.3 and the Cupra Born, citing weak consumer demand. The news comes via Reuters report sourcing a Volkswagen spokesperson who said that production at its Zwickau and Dresden plants that produce the ID.3 and Cupra Born will […]
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Volkswagen’s Profits Rocket 42.5% as Sales Jump 25%
Volkswagen has released its latest set of financial details for the first-half of 2023, detailing sharp increases to its delivery numbers and subsequent operating profits, with Skoda, SEAT and Cupra each reporting huge bumps in sales. All up, Volkswagen managed to increase its operating profits up from 2.65 billion euros […]
Cupra confirms 100 Formentor VZx Matrix Editions set for Australia
Cupra has confirmed that a limited run of its Formentor VZx are on the way to Australia, with the Matrix Edition priced from $70,490 drive-away. Over the current range-topper, the Formentor VZx Matrix picks up three equipment additions as standard, with a set of black and copper finished 19-inch alloys, […]
Cupra Tavascan fully electric SUV revealed, RWD & AWD options
Cupra unveiled a new fully electric SUV called the Tavacan at a special Exponential Impulse event in Berlin late last week. It will go into production in 2024. The Tavanscan is described as a coupe SUV that is inspired by a concept car that was unveiled in 2019. Cupra also […]
2023 Cupra Formentor VZx review (video)
If you’re after a mid-size SUV with attitude, this is one of the angriest we’ve driven in a long while. Introducing the Cupra Formentor VZx. It is one of two high-performance little critters from the recently-introduced Cupra brand in Australia. The Formentor is based on the same MQB platform that […]
2023 Cupra Ateca VZx review (video)
There are a handful of new car brands making the long voyage to Aussie shores of late. If you like performance cars in particular, Cupra is a new brand you should get to know. Cupra, which stands for Cup Racing, is a new spin-off performance brand of SEAT, headquartered in […]
Cupra Born EV scores 5-star ANCAP safety rating
Cupra’s rear-wheel drive electric Born hatch has officially been given the five-star tick from the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) as it hits the road this month. The Born high-voltage hot hatch scored a strong 93 per cent for adult occupant protection, 89 per cent for child occupant protection, […]
Cupra releases Formentor VZx Rojo Edition, priced from $66,490
Cupra says that a customer request for its range-topping Formentor VZx finished in bright red has prompted a limited-edition run of the Rojo Edition, with just 30 units planned for Australia. The Formentor VZx Rojo Edition is the first Formentor to be finished in the ‘Desire Red’ shade of paint, […]