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VW electric cars will soon be as cheap to build as its petrol ones
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VW electric cars will soon be as cheap to build as its petrol ones

VW Group CEO Oliver Blume reveals cost-cutting solutions for delayed SSP platform
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4 Jun 2026
Cars are like horses: people will soon realise EVs are just better, claims VW boss
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Cars are like horses: people will soon realise EVs are just better, claims VW boss

VW’s sales and marketing boss reckons people will move to EVs organically, just as they did with ICE cars in the early 20th century
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2 Jun 2026
Which cars qualify for the electric car grant? Full ECG list with our best (and worst) picks
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Which cars qualify for the electric car grant? Full ECG list with our best (and worst) picks

More than 40 electric cars are now eligible for a Government-funded discount. Which should you go for from the ever-growing list?
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21 May 2026
Luxurious Volkswagen ID.Era 9X drops a big hint at the next Touareg
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Luxurious Volkswagen ID.Era 9X drops a big hint at the next Touareg

ID.Era 9X is a joint-venture model in China that could reveal a few secrets about VW’s ambitious future flagships elsewhere
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1 May 2026
Crucial new Volkswagen ID. Polo EV arrives with 283-mile range and £25k price tag
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Crucial new Volkswagen ID. Polo EV arrives with 283-mile range and £25k price tag

The new Volkswagen ID. Polo is the latest entrant in the rapidly-growing electric supermini sector that includes the Renault 5 Cupra Raval and Hyundai…
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29 Apr 2026
Volkswagen Golf and T-Roc are finally getting full-hybrid tech
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Volkswagen Golf and T-Roc are finally getting full-hybrid tech

Fuel-sipping tech to finally debut in VW pair, with 1.5 petrol and two electric motors at its heart
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24 Apr 2026
The reset begins now, but Volkswagen won’t look back on the ID. era with pride
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The reset begins now, but Volkswagen won’t look back on the ID. era with pride

Editor Paul Barker looks at VW’s overdue EV rethink, as the brand prepares to welcome a new generation of small electric cars 
Opinion
15 Apr 2026
We got it wrong: VW ID.3 and ID.4 will be replaced by “true Volkswagens”
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We got it wrong: VW ID.3 and ID.4 will be replaced by “true Volkswagens”

The inside story on how the people’s car maker lost touch with the people, before rediscovering its mojo under boss Thomas Schäfer
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10 Apr 2026
Updated Volkswagen ID.4 and ID.5 get power and range boosts
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Updated Volkswagen ID.4 and ID.5 get power and range boosts

Volkswagen is still looking to keep the ID.4 and ID.5 fresh, despite the imminent arrival of the ID. Tiguan
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9 Apr 2026
Best April Fools' Day jokes by car companies 2026
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Best April Fools' Day jokes by car companies 2026

We round up this year’s best car-related April Fools’ jokes, along with a few of the more famous japes from years gone by
Features
1 Apr 2026
Volkswagen and Cupra battery fire recall affects 93k EVs, 2k in the UK
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Volkswagen and Cupra battery fire recall affects 93k EVs, 2k in the UK

Volkswagen Group has recalled roughly 93,000 cars globally due to a battery module that can overheat and potentially catch fire
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26 Mar 2026
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Volkswagen blocks range-extender hybrids for Europe: they “make no sense”
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Volkswagen blocks range-extender hybrids for Europe: they “make no sense”

VW is developing the tech for the Chinese market, but thinks plug-in hybrids and pure EVs are best at home
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24 Mar 2026
New Volkswagen ID. Cross prototype review: small EV could be the perfect city car
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New Volkswagen ID. Cross prototype review: small EV could be the perfect city car

We hit the road in a prototype version of the new Volkswagen ID. Cross, and there's plenty to get excited about
Road tests
16 Mar 2026
VW wary of Chinese car threat that’s only going to grow
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VW wary of Chinese car threat that’s only going to grow

Volkswagen’s electric car fortunes are on the rise but it’s only too aware of the price pressure coming from China to Europe
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12 Mar 2026
Used Volkswagen Corrado (1989-1995) buyer’s guide: an overlooked gem
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Used Volkswagen Corrado (1989-1995) buyer’s guide: an overlooked gem

A full used buyer's guide on the Volkswagen Corrado that was on sale between 1989 and 1995
Used car tests
15 Feb 2026
Volkswagen is the UK’s highest-selling car brand… again
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Volkswagen is the UK’s highest-selling car brand… again

VW may top the charts but the Chinese are catching up with nearly 10 per cent of all new-car sales coming from their new-age brands
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6 Jan 2026
Best new cars coming soon: all the big new car launches due in 2026, 2027 and beyond
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Best new cars coming soon: all the big new car launches due in 2026, 2027 and beyond

Here are the most important new cars from Audi, BMW, Dacia, Ferrari, Ford, Skoda and more that you need to know about
Best cars & vans
2 Jan 2026
All-new Volkswagen ID. Cross spied as butch Ford Puma rival gets into shape
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All-new Volkswagen ID. Cross spied as butch Ford Puma rival gets into shape

The all-electric alternative to the Volkswagen T-Cross will go on sale before the end of 2026, and is expected to start from around £25k
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16 Dec 2025
New Volkswagen Gen.Urban autonomous taxi to rival Tesla Cybercab
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New Volkswagen Gen.Urban autonomous taxi to rival Tesla Cybercab

VW is looking into driverless car technology, inspired by Cybercab and Robotaxi
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12 Dec 2025
Used Volkswagen Lupo (Mk1, 1999-2005) buyer’s guide: rare city car will turn heads
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Used Volkswagen Lupo (Mk1, 1999-2005) buyer’s guide: rare city car will turn heads

A full used buyer's guide on the Volkswagen Lupo that was on sale between 1999 and 2005
Used car tests
17 Nov 2025
Volkswagen is coming up with unique ideas to fight China in the car sales war
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Volkswagen is coming up with unique ideas to fight China in the car sales war

Volkswagen has taken over at the top of the UK sales chart, and Mike Rutherford is pleased to see the brand trying new things in an attempt to stay th…
Opinion
17 Nov 2025
Best electric car deals: today's top discounts and incentives on new EVs
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Best electric car deals: today's top discounts and incentives on new EVs

Making the switch to an EV? These car brands have an offer (or two) for you
Best cars & vans
29 Oct 2025
Fastest electric cars in the world
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Fastest electric cars in the world

We explore the fastest electric cars of the past, present and future
Best cars & vans
20 Oct 2025
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Dieselgate: a decade on, has the VW emissions scandal killed diesel?
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Dieselgate: a decade on, has the VW emissions scandal killed diesel?

We take an in-depth look at the Volkswagen emissions scandal, and reveal what impact it had on the car industry
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20 Sep 2025
New Volkswagen ‘ID.Lupo’ will be three cars rolled into one
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New Volkswagen ‘ID.Lupo’ will be three cars rolled into one

The maker has big plans for its entry model, hoping it’ll fill the spot left by SEAT and Skoda city cars
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19 Sep 2025
Volkswagen boss says EV transition is "complicated"
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Volkswagen boss says EV transition is "complicated"

CEO compares switch to electromobility to playing for two teams in different leagues, calling for focus during tricky transition
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8 Sep 2025
Volkswagen EV rebrand to put classic names on ID. models: Tiguan, Passat and Lupo all possible
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Volkswagen EV rebrand to put classic names on ID. models: Tiguan, Passat and Lupo all possible

VW will dip into its back catalogue and rebrand its ID range with familiar names; ID.Polo is only the start
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7 Sep 2025
New Volkswagen, Peugeot and Cupra models gain EV Grant price cuts
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New Volkswagen, Peugeot and Cupra models gain EV Grant price cuts

More cars qualify for the Government’s discounts, but there’s still not a single car eligible for the maximum £3,750 discount
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15 Aug 2025
Forget Netflix, Volkswagen locks horsepower behind paid subscription
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Forget Netflix, Volkswagen locks horsepower behind paid subscription

Owners can now subscribe to boost the power of their car… for a fee
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14 Aug 2025
Volkswagen, Skoda and Cupra slash electric car prices
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Volkswagen, Skoda and Cupra slash electric car prices

Volkswagen, Skoda and Cupra aren't waiting around for the government grant by cutting £1,500 from their EV prices
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2 Aug 2025
New electric cars coming soon: the fresh EVs of 2025 and beyond
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New electric cars coming soon: the fresh EVs of 2025 and beyond

The EV market is growing faster than ever, and these are the incoming cars to keep an eye on
Best cars & vans
1 Aug 2025
Extra-hot electric Volkswagen GTI Clubsport models are on their way
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Extra-hot electric Volkswagen GTI Clubsport models are on their way

Electric hot hatches are front and centre in Volkswagen’s electric future
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30 Jun 2025
Volkswagen leasing deals 2026
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Volkswagen leasing deals 2026

The best Volkswagen leasing deals available right now
Best cars & vans
27 Jun 2025
New Volkswagen ID.4 and ID.5 Black Editions turn family SUVs to the dark side
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New Volkswagen ID.4 and ID.5 Black Editions turn family SUVs to the dark side

Black Edition trim will be available on the two electric SUVs from 29 May
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27 May 2025
Rejoice! Electric VWs getting cheaper thanks to breakthrough battery tech
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Rejoice! Electric VWs getting cheaper thanks to breakthrough battery tech

VW is ready to use new battery technology to drive down the cost of its new, affordable electric cars
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16 May 2025