

Volkswagen

Australia’s fastest-selling cars revealed
We reveal the vehicles that are growing sales the quickest in Australia – and there isn’t a Toyota in sight

Volkswagen AG announces plans for full-size EV SUV
Ever-expanding line-up of electric vehicles joined by a large SUV

VW Group announces battery cell production in Germany
It’s the next step in Volkswagen’s ‘unified cell’ design

Volkswagen Group aims to introduce a unified EV platform
VW AG goes for an adjustable approach to its future electric vehicles

BMW and VW fined €875million for colluding over AdBlue tech development in Europe
The two carmakers held talks, along with Daimler, about not competing over technology they possessed to reduce harmful emissions more than was required under EU law

Volkswagen relaunches Passat R-Line wagon
Passat regains R-Line trimmings to add to Volkswagen’s fast wagon range

2021 VFACTS half-term sales report – Part two: Lexus to Volvo
Which manufacturers are rolling with the pandemic and parts-shortage punches of 2021 as the market continues its recovery?

Volkswagen to unlock and improve features with over-the-air updates for ID. range
Updates to be rolled out for ID.3 initially with ID.4 following shortly after

New Mk8 Golf R Wagon revealed
Long-roof Golf R to feature same equipment as hatchback sibling

2022 Volkswagen Polo GTI unveiled
Wolfsburg’s updated Fiesta ST rival comes out swinging

VW to drop ICE models in Europe by 2035, Australian arm says local market unprepared
Volkswagen’s Australian arm doesn’t think conditions are right for a move away from internal combustion engines just yet

2022 Volkswagen ID Buzz EV spied in production body, Renault disguise
Volkswagen’s growing family of ID-branded electric models will welcome another newcomer, in the form of the Buzz van.

Year of the R: VW plots 2022 performance-car assault
All will have a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine – except the Touareg R which is a plug-in hybrid combining a turbocharged V6 engine and electric motor

Touareg R: VW’s most powerful model set for Australia
Volkswagen is set to introduce its most powerful model to Australia – the Touareg R.

Battle of the hot hatches: VW welcomes BMW’s new Golf GTI fighter
VW says BMW still has yet to establish itself as a FWD brand and brushes off Hyundai i30N as a rival

2021 Volkswagen Golf and Golf GTI pricing and specs
Revised and refreshed Golf hits the market to take on Asian rivals

The case for drum brakes on EVs
An old technology is starting to prove itself as a popular partner to the future of motoring

VW reveals Golf, Tiguan and Touareg hit by parts shortage
VW has revealed its mainstay Golf, new normal wheelbase Tiguan and Touareg are the latest car models Down Under to be affected by the global semi-conductor shortage.

Citroen, Peugeot and Renault charged over Dieselgate in France
Three French carmakers have appeared before a court in Paris this week

Volkswagen Arteon pricing and features
Brand introduces Shooting Brake variant for first time ever

Volkswagen Tiguan and Tiguan Allspace pricing and features
Mid-size SUV scores more tech, safety, and fresh looks

Volkswagen America being investigated over ‘Voltswagen’ stunt
Authorities to determine whether the April Fool’s Day joke-gone-wrong misled investors after stock prices soared at the time

Volkswagen Passat Alltrack pricing and features revealed
Volkswagen releases details of the Passat-based wagon which offers an alternative to SUVs

Toyota responds to dirty hybrid claim
Volkswagen Australia boss claims poor fuel quality means hybrids are failing to reduce total vehicle emissions