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Volkswagen to Shut Down SEAT as the Brand Turns 80

Volkswagen to Shut Down SEAT as the Brand Turns 80

Volkswagen will shut down the SEAT brand. The German automaker has made a final decision to close the Spanish brand.

Volkswagen in Name Only: New ID.Unyx 09 Fastback Debuts With Chinese Tech

Volkswagen in Name Only: New ID.Unyx 09 Fastback Debuts With Chinese Tech

Volkswagen has unveiled another ID.Unyx fastback, combining Chinese technology with powerful electric motors and advanced driver-assistance features.

Volkswagen Could Close Four Plants and Cut Tens of Thousands of Jobs as Automaker Works on Rescue Plan

Volkswagen Could Close Four Plants and Cut Tens of Thousands of Jobs as Automaker Works on Rescue Plan

Leaked document reportedly details Volkswagen's plans for the next several years

VW Group's Chief Designer Pushes Back Against Aggressive Car Styling

VW Group's Chief Designer Pushes Back Against Aggressive Car Styling

Few people think about how a car's appearance affects the way it is perceived on the road. Volkswagen Group's top designer explained why the trend toward “angry” grilles and narrow headlights could be a dead end. Here's what's behind his view, what impact it could have on the market, and why it may be time to rethink the approach to automotive styling.

New Volkswagen Amarok Will Grow Larger and Become a Hybrid on a Chinese Platform

New Volkswagen Amarok Will Grow Larger and Become a Hybrid on a Chinese Platform

Volkswagen is preparing a new-generation Amarok pickup with a plug-in hybrid powertrain.

Volkswagen ID. Tiguan to Replace ID.4: New Details and Launch Timeline for the Electric SUV

Volkswagen ID. Tiguan to Replace ID.4: New Details and Launch Timeline for the Electric SUV

Volkswagen is preparing to launch the ID. Tiguan, the ID.4's successor on the new MEB+ platform, with fresh styling, improved performance, and new technology.

Volkswagen Will Build Two Completely Different Tiguans

Volkswagen Will Build Two Completely Different Tiguans

Volkswagen will unveil a new crossover in early October, a model that has been anticipated for the past two years.

Volkswagen Unveils Low-Cost Pickup Based on a Subcompact Crossover

Volkswagen Unveils Low-Cost Pickup Based on a Subcompact Crossover

Volkswagen has unveiled a low-cost pickup based on a budget-friendly subcompact crossover, with sales expected to target price-conscious buyers.

Volkswagen Amarok Will Continue on U.S. Platform, While South American Model Moves to Chinese Architecture

Volkswagen Amarok Will Continue on U.S. Platform, While South American Model Moves to Chinese Architecture

The next-generation Amarok coming to South America will ride on a Chinese SAIC platform rather than the Ford Ranger architecture used globally.

Why Your Engine Might Be Trying to Kill You in a Crash (And How VW Just Fixed It)

Why Your Engine Might Be Trying to Kill You in a Crash (And How VW Just Fixed It)

The “dogbone” engine mount may be on its way out as Volkswagen patents a design aimed at improving crash protection.

Volkswagen Emblems Are Being Stolen in the UK, and It's Not Because Thieves Love the Brand

Volkswagen Emblems Are Being Stolen in the UK, and It's Not Because Thieves Love the Brand

British Volkswagen owners are facing an unusual wave of thefts, with front badges being removed from cars across London. Police recorded more than 70 such incidents in just a few days in the east of the capital.

Rendering: Volkswagen Reportedly Approves Third-Generation Amarok With Hybrid and Full EV Options

Rendering: Volkswagen Reportedly Approves Third-Generation Amarok With Hybrid and Full EV Options

A new report suggests Volkswagen's next Amarok pickup could offer hybrid and fully electric variants by 2030.

This Beautifully Restored 1962 Volkswagen Type 2 Heads to Auction With a Matching Camper Trailer

This Beautifully Restored 1962 Volkswagen Type 2 Heads to Auction With a Matching Camper Trailer

A fully restored 1962 Volkswagen Type 2 and matching camper trailer are headed to auction this September together.

Volkswagen Patents a Steering Wheel With a Built-In Pop It! Stress-Relief Module

Volkswagen Patents a Steering Wheel With a Built-In Pop It! Stress-Relief Module

A steering wheel designed to reduce stress: Volkswagen has patented a new driver-focused feature. Here's how it works.

Volkswagen Employees to Question CEO Oliver Blume Over Restructuring That Could Put 140,000 Jobs at Risk

Volkswagen Employees to Question CEO Oliver Blume Over Restructuring That Could Put 140,000 Jobs at Risk

Volkswagen's works council will hold employee meetings in August where CEO Oliver Blume is expected to address restructuring plans.