Volkswagen CEO Matthias Müller has called for Europe to take the lead in future technology advances in electric-powered mobility, warning it may be left behind by Silicon Valley’s rise. Müller took to the stage at the annual Volkswagen New Year Reception in Brussels, illuminating the potential threat currently facing the […]
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New Hyundai i20 kicks off 2016 WRC with 3rd at Rallye Monte-Carlo
Hyundai is off to a great start in the WRC, after coming home with third place in the opening round of the 2016 season at Rallye Monte-Carlo. This is now the third season Hyundai is competing in the World Rally Championship, and the first with its new-generation i20-based rally car. […]
Volkswagen to unveil mid-cycle update for Golf Mk7 at Geneva
Plans are afoot for a mid-cycle facelift of the Mk VII Volkswagen Golf. Set to debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March, the revised Golf could reach Australian shores before the end of the year. German publication Auto Bild reports the facelift was initially intended for the end of […]
Volkswagen’s diesel fix rejected by Californian Air Resources
In a striking blow for Volkswagen, the Californian Air Resource Board (CARB) has sent VW a letter detailing the rejection of a proposed fix on the 2.0-litre TDI diesel engines involved in the world-wide dieselgate scandal. Only last week Volkswagen was optimistic about a deal being struck. Now however the […]
Volkswagen Tiguan GTE Active concept revealed
Volkswagen has jumped straight out of the gate with its plans for the Detroit auto show, starting tomorrow, unveiling its new Tiguan GTE Active concept. Based on the all-new Tiguan revealed last year, the GTE Active goes for a more rugged, and rough and ready personality. It features big balloony […]
Volkswagen global sales for 2015 drop 4.8%, first decline in 11 years
Embattled automotive company Volkswagen Group has suffered its first annual loss in VW-branded vehicle sales in 11 years. Following poor sales in the last quarter of 2015, the German manufacturer reported a drop of 4.8 per cent for 2015, with 5.82 million vehicles sold, down from 6.12 million in 2014. […]
Volkswagen might have to buy back 115,000 cars – report
Volkswagen may have to buy back as many as 115,000 of its defective vehicles, according to a German newspaper investigating the dieselgate scandal. Sueddeutsche Zeitung claims that Volkswagen is facing two choices; either refund 20 per cent of the just-under 600,000 affected diesel models, or offer consumers a massive saving […]
Volkswagen shows off gesture control tech with e-Golf Touch
Volkswagen has unveiled its latest infotainment system, the e-Golf Touch concept, at the CES show in Las Vegas, complete with a futuristic gesture control system. Only last year Volkswagen unveiled the Golf R Touch at the CES show with some gesture control functions. Now however VW is showing off its […]