ID. range, the GTI revival, PPE platform and Group strategy — Wolfsburg’s EV pivot in full.
Volkswagen aimed to revive its iconic bus as the electric ID.Buzz to boost its presence in the American auto market, but high prices, production delays, and regulatory hurdles have limited its success. The vehicle, which draws on nostalgia from the 1960s counterculture era, arrived late and faced immediate challenges, including a recall that halted sales…
Volkswagen is set to bring its self-driving ID.Buzz electric minivan to the U.S. in 2026, partnering with Uber to launch a robotaxi service in Los Angeles. This move positions the German automaker as a key player in the autonomous electric vehicle (EV) market, challenging leaders like Waymo and Tesla. The Wall Street Journal reported that…
In June 2025, Tesla’s UK sales climbed 3.7% to 7,700 vehicles, a modest recovery after a sluggish first half, according to data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). This uptick follows a 1.3% year-to-date decline, with 22,700 Tesla vehicles registered in the UK through June. The broader electric vehicle (EV) market also…
In 2025, Chinese automakers BYD and Chery are reshaping the electric vehicle (EV) landscape, outmaneuvering global giants like Tesla, General Motors (GM), and Volkswagen (VW) with unprecedented speed and scale. A Reuters investigation reveals how these companies slashed vehicle development times to as little as 18 months, compared to over five years for Western rivals,…
Rivian Automotive, a key player in the electric vehicle (EV) market, reported a significant decline in deliveries for the second quarter of 2025, reflecting broader industry struggles. The company delivered 10,661 vehicles, a 22% drop from the 13,790 vehicles delivered in Q2 2024, according to Reuters. This downturn, coupled with production constraints and looming policy…
In June 2025, Tesla’s sales in Germany dropped by a staggering 60%, with only 1,860 vehicles sold compared to the previous year, according to the German road traffic agency KBA. Despite a robust 8.6% rise in overall battery electric vehicle (EV) registrations, Tesla’s decline highlights mounting challenges for the U.S. automaker in Europe’s largest car…
Volkswagen, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and eight technology suppliers, signed a memorandum to develop a shared automotive software platform
Peter Rawlinson, a trailblazing British engineer and Autocar’s 2025 Sturmey Award winner, is reshaping the electric vehicle (EV) landscape with his vision for efficiency at Lucid Motors. As the mastermind behind the Tesla Model S and Lucid Air, Rawlinson champions smaller, lighter batteries to deliver long-range, high-performance EVs, setting a new standard for the industry.…
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