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Sean, Scott and James sit down for the final time as a trio to talk about Volkswagen’s cash flow troubles amid potential factory closures. James tells us what it’s like to drive the Kia EV3 around South Korea, and Scott details the precision required to pilot a McLaren Artura around the streets...

Volkswagen is set to slot a new SUV in between its mid-sized Tiguan and large Touareg, and it’s coming to Australia. The Tiguan Allspace will be replaced in markets such as Europe and Australia with the Tayron, which uses a name previously applied to a Chinese-market Volkswagen SUV. Volkswagen...

The updated Volkswagen Golf Mk8.5 range will arrive in the early stages of 2025, and the hot GTI variant has seen a big power bump as part of the range refresh. We’re talking an extra 15kW of power – meaning the Golf GTI now makes 195kW and 370Nm, all sent through the front wheels via a...

Purchasing a brand new ute is one of the most popular lifestyle decisions Australians make, making it a hotly contested market for manufacturers. In addition to competing on sticker price, carmakers strive to champion the best possible ownership package, whether it’s a long warranty, more...

Volkswagen bosses have reportedly met with workers and implored them to get on board with the company’s cost-cutting drive… before it’s too late. Reuters reports Volkswagen finance chief Arno Antlitz attended a gathering of 25,000 workers at the company’s Wolfsburg headquarters, and said they...

Volkswagen is dusting off a heritage nameplate for a new electric off-roader brand, and it’ll reveal a pair of concepts on October 24. The Scout nameplate is being used for the first time in 44 years. It was last used on an off-roader built by International Harvester, which later became...

Volkswagen is reportedly looking to close multiple factories in Germany as it aims to make big budget cuts. News agency Reuters reports Volkswagen is targeting savings of €10 billion (A$16.3 billion) by 2026 amid increasing competition from Chinese carmakers, as well as its looming switch to an...

German car giant has seemingly done everything, from mobilising the masses with the Beetle to becoming the world’s biggest carmaker – and now it’s looking to make history in Australia. To celebrate its 70th anniversary of arriving in Australia and to promote the launch of its ID.4 and ID.5...

The Volkswagen ID. Buzz electric van range has been detailed and priced ahead of its arrival in December – and it’s more affordable than first expected. The ID. Buzz passenger vehicle range was expected to begin in six-figure territory, but the brand has announced that the short-wheelbase...

Volkswagen is bringing an electric van to Australia, and it slides in just at just under $80,000 before on-road costs. The ID. Buzz Cargo is the load-hauling version of the new ID. Buzz people mover, and is arriving in Australia in December. Just one variant will be offered, priced at $79,990...

Volkswagen’s electric people mover is finally coming to Australia in December. The Volkswagen ID. Buzz entered production in 2022, and shares its MEB underpinnings with other electric vehicles (EVs) from the brand such as the ID.4 SUV. It will arrive here first in single-motor rear-wheel drive...

The Volkswagen T-Cross is the brand’s smallest SUV, but it has always felt more mature than some of the rivals in the light SUV class. R-Line Having served as the basis of the VW SUV range for four years now, the T-Cross has long been seen as a sophisticated and practical model for those on...

If you’re moving a lot of people around, you’re going to need a vehicle that can also accommodate all the luggage and belongings they may be carrying with them. With that in mind, how can you know which will offer the most in cargo capacity while still maintaining its ability to carry as many...

If you’re moving a lot of people a long way, it’s important to have a vehicle that can fit everything you need and go the distance. The people mover segment isn’t one of the most competitive in the Australian market, but there are still some choices to be made when it comes to choosing one with...

Volkswagen Australia will finally bring in its more car-like Multivan people mover in the new year, initially as a diesel-only proposition in two trim levels. Previously due for a late-2024 arrival, Volkswagen Australia product and PR communications manager Daniel DeGasperi told media at the...

Volkswagen Australia says it won’t try and fight in the budget space against newer brands, because its customers aren’t looking for cheap options – they’re looking for well-specified models at good prices. The brand has just launched the facelifted T-Cross compact SUV, which is comprised of...

The overhauled T7-generation Volkswagen Transporter will arrive in Australia during the third quarter of 2025, offering battery electric (BEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and internal combustion diesel engine (ICE) options. Speaking with media at the launch of the updated T-Cross SUV, Volkswagen...

Volkswagen Australia has detailed an extensive product rollout for the coming 12 months, which will include the launch of the all-electric ID.4 and ID.5 SUVs from December 2024. While a late-2024 launch was the most recently confirmed timing, Volkswagen’s local arm has slightly adjusted its...

Volkswagen Australia will offer three engines in the new Tiguan SUV when it touches down locally in the second quarter of 2025. It’ll be part of a product onslaught for Volkswagen, with 10 new cars due to touch down in Australia over the next 12 months, and will arrive alongside the refreshed...

Facelifted versions of the Volkswagen Golf – including the GTI and R hot hatches – will hit Australian shores during the second quarter of 2025, the company has confirmed. The German manufacturer released its 12-month product plan for Australia this afternoon, revealing the entire Mk8.5 Golf...