Volkswagen’s Struggles Continue: The Company Is Slashing Capacity Again

Volkswagen's Struggles Continue: The Company Is Slashing Capacity Again

Volkswagen Group has to cut production capacity by a million units.   It will focus on reducing capacity in Europe and China.   The company is facing numerous challenges, including tariffs, competition, and the war in the Middle East.   In 2019, before the pandemic, Volkswagen Group was riding high. The German auto conglomerate sold …

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This Volkswagen Jetta Electric SUV Is Real And Interesting

This Volkswagen Jetta Electric SUV Is Real And Interesting

The Jetta X concept debuts this week at the Beijing Auto Show. It’s one of four Jetta models set to launch in China by 2028. Jetta will focus on affordable hybrid and electric vehicles. The Jetta has been around since 1979 as a sensible compact model, serving as the sedan sibling to the Golf hatchback. …

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It’s No Mustang: 911 GT3 RS WIth Manthey Kit Sets Nürburgring Lap Time

It's No Mustang: 911 GT3 RS WIth Manthey Kit Sets Nürburgring Lap Time

The Porsche GT3 911 RS with the Manthey Kit lapped the Nürburgring in 6 minutes and 45.389 seconds.    The kit includes aerodynamic and suspension upgrades, creating 2,200 pounds of downforce at 177 miles per hour.    The Manthey Kit costs $116,160.   Between Ford and Chevrolet battling it out on the Nürburgring, Porsche slipped in …

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Volkswagen ID.3 Neo Ditches The Hated Touch Slider For Buttons

Volkswagen ID.3 Neo Ditches The Hated Touch Slider For Buttons

The VW ID.3 Neo brings substantial improvements to the user interface. A new row of physical buttons provides shortcuts to climate settings. VW is adding dedicated rear window switches and a rotary knob. The ID.3 Neo also gets one-pedal driving and a vehicle-to-load function. Volkswagen has been talking a great deal about how it’s listened …

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BFGoodrich And Ross Bentley Want You To Be Better Drivers

BFGoodrich And Ross Bentley Want You To Be Better Drivers

The guide, created by BFGoodrich and Ross Bentley, provides performance-driving coaching at a basic, easily digestible level. Ross Bentley is the author of the famous Speed Secrets race techniques book series. You can read the guide for free online, or try to find a limited-edition print copy. Ten years ago, BFGoodrich published its Ultimate 4×4 …

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The Porsche 911 GT3 S/C Is A Manual-Only GT3 Convertible

The Porsche 911 GT3 S/C Is A Manual-Only GT3 Convertible

The S/C is essentially a 911 GT3 Convertible in all but the name. It has a fully automated fabric roof that takes 12 seconds to open/close. It is heavier than the 911 Speedster, but not by much. Porsche’s sales have been on a downward trend for the past three years, but the 911 has been …

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Porsche Sales Slipped Early In 2026

Porsche Sales Slipped Early In 2026

Porsche sales are down 15 percent compared to 2025. The company sold just 60,991 worldwide between January and March. Sales continue to decline in key markets like China and North America. Porsche is off to a slow start in 2026. In the first quarter, the sports car maker delivered 60,991 vehicles worldwide—down 15 percent compared to …

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Volkswagen Denies It’s Abandoning Three-Cylinder Engines

Volkswagen Denies It's Abandoning Three-Cylinder Engines

Volkswagen will continue to offer the 1.0 TSI engine in Europe. Development had stopped due to Euro 7, but the regulations have since been relaxed. VW is keeping the three-cylinder engine in its smallest cars. The Volkswagen Group is preparing to pull the plug on Audi’s inline-five engine in Europe due to stricter emissions regulations. …

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Lamborghini May Honor The Miura With A Special Revuelto

Lamborghini May Honor The Miura With A Special Revuelto

Lamborghini is planning to launch a Miura homage based on the Revuelto.   The car will debut at Pebble Beach this August.   Rumors suggest Lamborghini will limit production to just 60 units.   Lamborghini will launch at least two new vehicles this year. We don’t expect the automaker to expand its lineup beyond its …

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Scout’s Terra Pickup May Not Arrive Until 2030: Report

Scout's Terra Pickup May Not Arrive Until 2030: Report

Scout’s Terra pickup could be delayed until 2030, years later than originally expected. The delay would put production roughly six years after the concept first debuted. Ongoing technical challenges and shifting EV plans may be behind the extended timeline. Update: This story has been updated with an official statement from Scout. When the revived Scout …

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