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Ford to launch Volkswagen-based electric car in 2023 under expanded alliance
Ford and Volkswagen are to invest billions in advancing electric and self-driving car developments under an enhanced global collaboration.
WATCH LIVE: Volkswagen and Ford to expand alliance
Volkswagen and Ford are set to expand their global alliance today, with the expectation that the two companies will form a synergy on electric vehicles.
Volkswagen explains WLTP changes due in September
Mandatory for all newly registered vehicles with the second stage of the WLTP type test, Volkswagen has set about trying to explain the complicated emission standard … Read More »
First Drive: Volkswagen Passat
Revised plug-in hybrid model, plus other innovations, bring the Passat back into contention, says Martyn Collins.
Volkswagen adds diesel to T-Cross line-up
Hot on the heels of the petrol-powered T-Cross baby SUV, Volkswagen has added a third option to the line-up in the form of a 1.6-litre diesel.
First Drive: Volkswagen T-Cross
Does Volkswagen’s new baby SUV live up to the success of it’s bigger brothers, asks Jonathan Musk.
Addison Lee shifts from Ford to Volkswagen for latest fleet deal
Addison Lee Group is investing £41m in a 1,200 Volkswagen Sharan fleet, marking a shift from the existing Ford Galaxy specified two years ago.
Road Test: Volkswagen Golf SV
Volkswagen’s space-efficient compact MPV deserves wider recognition, reckons Alex Grant.
Tesco to kit out stores with 2,400 EV charging bays
Tesco is to fit more than 2,400 charging bays at some 600 stores over the next three years – said to mark the UK’s largest free … Read More »
Volkswagen aims for 50% SUV sales share by 2025
Volkswagen has stepped up its SUV ambitions, planning a line-up of 30 models by 2025 and expecting them to account for half of its global sales … Read More »
Road Test: Volkswagen Polo GTI
The Polo takes its best shot yet at the junior hot hatch class. By Alex Grant.
Volkswagen previews Polo-sized SUV
Volkswagen is extending its SUV line-up with a Juke-sized model called the T-Cross, set to break cover in the autumn.
Road Test: Volkswagen Golf SV GT 1.5 TSI Evo (150PS) DSG
Volkswagen’s space-efficient compact MPV deserves wider recognition, reckons Alex Grant.
Volkswagen and Ford talks could lead to joint vans
Volkswagen and Ford are exploring a strategic alliance that could see the carmakers jointly develop a range of commercial vehicles.
VW agrees to pay £880m fine from German prosecutors
Volkswagen has been fined €1bn (£880m) for emissions cheating by German prosecutors.
Road Test: Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace 1.4 TSI ACT SE Nav
Is the seven-seat Tiguan a genuine MPV alternative? Alex Grant isn’t convinced. SECTOR Large SUV PRICE £29,370 FUEL 46.3mpg CO2 137g/km In the decade since it launched, … Read More »
Road Test: Volkswagen Up GTI
Can Volkswagen’s smallest hot hatch punch above its weight? Alex Grant finds out.
Road Test: Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSI Elegance
Alex Grant finds out if Volkswagen’s four-door fastback has substance to match the seductive styling.
First Drive: Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace
Does stretching a Tiguan appeal to the family man? Jonathan Musk takes a closer look.
VW and Seat confirm seatbelt recall
Volkswagen and Seat have announced recalls for a number of models in their small car ranges due to an issue with seatbelt safety.
First Drive: Volkswagen Touareg
Volkswagen’s tech-laden new flagship aims to continue its fleet appeal. Jonathan Musk heads to Austria to find out if it does.
Volkswagen Group to introduce autonomous parking from 2020
Volkswagen, Audi and Porsche vehicles are taking part in a Hamburg Airport trial of autonomous parking that could see the launch of a new service within … Read More »
Volkswagen adds free connected car solution to small car range
The Volkswagen Connect telematics solution is now being fitted as standard on all new Up and Polo models, bringing drivers a range of fuel economy features … Read More »
New Touareg to include PHEV
Volkswagen’s premium-class Touareg SUV will be replaced at the end of this year, with the new model including a plug-in hybrid for the first time.
First Drive: Volkswagen T-Roc
Volkswagen has big plans for its compact crossover, explains Alex Grant.
Road Test: Volkswagen Golf Estate 1.6 TDI SE Navigation
The Golf still feels like a great solution to the challenges of work and home life, reckons Alex Grant.
Volkswagen creates electric mobility division
The Volkswagen brand is to create an additional board of management division to oversee its electric mobility programme, launching on 1 February.
Passat SE Business gets raft of changes
Volkswagen is updating 2018 Passat models with extra equipment while new petrol engine options are now available for the Golf.
Prices and specs revealed for Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace
Volkswagen’s new Tiguan Allspace seven-seat SUV is now available to order, bringing increased space and practicality compared to the standard version.
Transport Committee continues push for VW compensation
The Transport Committee has reiterated its call for the Government to take action on compensation for owners affected by ‘Dieselgate’ as it publishes latest correspondence from … Read More »
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