Volkswagen
Cops bust driver using number plate device straight out of James Bond
The owner of the cunning licence plate hider told police it was installed to avoid paying tolls.
Volkswagen factory to switch from making cars to Israeli air-defence systems
A 125-year-old German automotive site will get an unlikely second life producing military equipment after Volkswagen ends vehicle manufacturing there next year.
See the moment a VW Polo rear-ends an obscenely expensive Bugatti Tourbillon prototype
The Bugatti isn’t even in production yet, so the bingle in Spain is almost certainly the upcoming hypercar’s first collision.
Volkswagen Group confirms plan for massive model cull and 100,000 job cuts
VW will halve its model range, dramatically reduce variants and cut global production capacity as it battles rising costs and intensifying Chinese competition.
Volkswagen prices new flagship Walkinshaw-developed Amarok W600
New dual-cab combines locally developed suspension, V6 diesel power and premium equipment, with pricing above the Ford Ranger Raptor.
2027 Volkswagen ID. Cross debuts as electric T-Cross alternative
Volkswagen has unveiled the compact electric ID. Cross, an SUV version of its ID. Polo city hatch.
Volkswagen’s list of under-threat models includes high-volume and surprisingly new models
News that Volkswagen may be preparing to cull underperforming models has firmed up, with a leaked list of vehicles that could be cut.
Volkswagen’s drastic restructure plans hit a roadblock
Volkswagen’s sweeping restructuring plans have hit a hurdle after the company’s supervisory board rejected proposals for factory closures and deeper job cuts.
Volkswagen plans to cull model range, trim production, and shrink workforce
Volkswagen Group is preparing to launch drastic action to ensure its survival as restructuring efforts are revealed.
Take That star’s restored Kombi heads to auction
A rare Californian-converted split-screen Volkswagen Kombi most recently owned by Take That star Howard Donald is heading to auction after years of careful restoration.
ICE cars face the same fate as horse transportation, says VW board member
A Volkswagen board member has made a bold prediction that combustion engines could join horses as the transportation of the past, while EV popularity organically grows.
Volkswagen leaves door open to bring smaller, more affordable electric cars to Australia
Australia has so far missed out on smaller electric Volkswagen products, but that could change in the future if demand is there and charging infrastructure improves.
New Volkswagen T-Roc range to be entirely hybridised; launching in Australia in 2027
Every model in the second-generation Volkswagen T-Roc range in Australia will be hybridised as standard when it launches locally in the first half of 2027.
Volkswagen: Electrified future will be driven by customer demand, not mandates
Volkswagen plans more electrified products for Australia but what type of vehicles will be driven by customer preference rather than government incentives, says the brand.
Volkswagen’s first electric ID. Polo GTI takes aim at hot hatch purists
New ID. Polo GTI combines front-wheel-drive dynamics, adaptive suspension and fast charging as Volkswagen prepares its electric performance future.
Toyota leads global sales race as BYD cracks top five in 2025
Japanese giant stays well ahead globally, but surging Chinese brands and shifting demand signal a changing automotive landscape.
Volkswagen ID.Era 9X hints at a future Touareg
The large three-row concept showcased in Beijing potentially previews the German brand’s future ambitions.
Volkswagen Golf and T-Roc finally add full hybrid tech
Full hybrid tech is finally being launched on the Volkswagen Golf and T-Roc later this year in Europe with two power outputs and lower consumption on offer.
Could Volkswagen really start producing missile parts for Israel’s ‘Iron Dome’?
Talks with Israeli firm Rafael highlight the automaker’s potential shift as Europe boosts military capacity.
New car calendar 2026: All the new cars coming to Australia
Here’s the WhichCar by Wheels guide to all the new cars that will launch in Australia in 2026. Check back in regularly for updates…
Volkswagen Amarok: V6-heavy MY26 update launches with Dark Label special
The MY26 Volkswagen Amarok range has been announced with big changes included fewer engine choices, a new special edition and a cheaper petrol variant.
Volkswagen Golf: Ninth generation hatch glimpsed for the first time
It’s only a mysterious silhouette, but the first official image of what will be the new (ninth- generation) Volkswagen Golf has been seen for the first time.
Volkswagen prices Tiguan and Tayron plug-in hybrids for Australia
New eHybrid SUVs offer more than 110km electric range and DC fast charging capability.
Toyota is the world’s leading carmaker… again
Toyota has again been crowned the world’s biggest carmaker, ending 2025 on top of the new car sales race for the sixth year in a row.
