Tag: Volkswagen

Helping or hindering electric cars? Is Toyota’s EV policy actually fair for most Australians? – Car News

Toyota, it seems, has raised a ruckus over its electric vehicle (EV) policy in Australia this week, criticised in some quarters for dragging its feet on EV availability and consequently – as the

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Volkswagen’s ‘sluggish’ electric car sales force it to change plans again

The Volkswagen Group has confirmed it’s delaying its fourth electric vehicle (EV) battery gigafactory for now due to European market conditions. As reported by Reuters, Volkswagen Group CEO Oliver Blume said the company

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New 2024 Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer EV confirmed

Electric VW ID.7 wagon to line up alongside fastback sedan, offering slippery aero and big 545-litre boot The all-electric 2024 Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer has been teased ahead of its official unveiling “in the

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Skoda to adopt fixed prices in Europe, but not Australia

Volkswagen-owned Czech car-maker Skoda has announced its new electric cars will be sold at non-negotiable, fixed prices in Europe from 2024. The company says there are no plans for Australia to make the

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2023 Volkswagen Golf GTI new car review

For many car enthusiasts, the Volkswagen GTI has been the hot-hatch benchmark since its launch way back in 1976. There are faster, sharper and cheaper hot hatches, but none have managed to balance

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Why Australians love this car

Australians have been buying this car in big numbers for decades and the latest version brings a range of upgrades to make it the pick of those who love to drive. Volkswagen’s hot

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Why this could be the best ute on sale

This car brand is better known for its sweet driving performance hatchbacks but it also has one of the best four-wheel drive utes on the market. Behind the wheel of VW’s range-topping ute

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Farewell to the Kia Picanto GT, the hot hatch Australia forgot – Drive

06:3007 October 2023 View 25 images View 25 images <button class="navigation_glide__arrow__je__h navigation_glide__arrow–left__y3DP1 navigation_glide__arrow–inactive__H6d8_" data-glide-dir="|Previous“>Next It goes without saying that as what buyers expect from new cars has changed over the past few decades, the definition

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Potent new SUV coming to Australia

One of the world’s biggest car makers is preparing to launch a range of new EVs Down Under, including a punchy performance SUV. The pair are the same cars under the skin but

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2024 Volkswagen ID.5 GTX review: International first drive

German automaker Volkswagen is poised to challenge the Tesla Model Y – Australia’s top-selling electric car – in local showrooms next year. Here’s what we can expect. What we love Secure roadholding Comfort

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