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Volkswagen Stops Production at German Site for First Time

The last car rolled off the production line at a Volkswagen site in Dresden on Tuesday, marking the first time in company history that it has stopped production at a German factory as cost cuts bite. A red electric ID.3 GTX signed by workers would be the last car made …December 17, 2025

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IIHS Hands Out Final Top Safety Pick Awards for 2025

The U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has now finalized its list of the safest vehicles for 2025 , which includes both 2025 models and some 2026 models. Thirteen additional vehicles have received the highest distinction, namely a Top Safety Pick+ award, bringing the total to 66. These include …December 16, 2025

VW, Nissan Pushing for Broader Safety Standards to Get Cheaper Vehicles in Canada

Between widespread inflation in the automotive industry and tariffs on American-made products, affordability is becoming a major issue. Automakers can do a few things about that, of course, but other solutions have to go through the government. One of them, championed notably by the Canadian Automobile Dealers Association (CADA), is …December 11, 2025

16 Compact SUVs Were Tested Off-Road, Winner Will Surprise You

Off-road and adventure-focused SUVs are increasingly popular across the auto industry. Of course, some have far greater capabilities than others and can tackle formidable terrain ( Jeep Wrangler , Ford Bronco , Toyota 4Runner , to name a few), but they come at a price. For the average driver who …November 28, 2025

Another Chip Shortage Threatens Production of Several Volkswagen Models

While production of the Volkswagen ID. Buzz electric minivan is about to be suspended for a week due to low global demand, that's nothing compared to the fate awaiting some of the company's other, more popular models. As reported by British publication Autocar , Volkswagen will stop making the Golf …October 22, 2025

2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz Gets $21,000 Discount Because Nobody Wants One

With an all-inclusive price tag exceeding $80,000 and no eligibility for government incentives, the colourful and fully electric Volkswagen ID. Buzz has been a massive letdown since deliveries in Canada began early this year, struggling to win over even the most nostalgic buyers. Sure enough, its limited range doesn't help, …October 3, 2025

Two Years Ago, Consumer Reports Suggested to Avoid These 9 Vehicles

What are the most important things you should consider when shopping for a new vehicle? It all depends on your needs and driving habits, of course, but it’s generally best to listen to the voice of reason and not make an emotional purchase. In other words, things like safety, reliability, …September 30, 2025

Seven EVs Were Crash-Tested by IIHS, See How They Fared

The U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), which conducts crash tests on all new motor vehicles, recently tested seven EVs and found that two of them struggled with rear passenger protection. Four earned a Good rating in the moderate overlap test, where the vehicle strikes a stationary barrier at …September 17, 2025

Electric Volkswagen Golf is Delayed Again, Report Claims

Volkswagen is just one of many automakers scaling back or delaying their electric vehicle plans. In yet another twist, it appears that the future battery-powered Golf will arrive later than the planned 2029 deadline. According to a new report from Reuters , the company's iconic plant in Wolfsburg, Germany is …September 16, 2025

Volkswagen ID. Cross is the ID.4’s Little Brother We’d Like to Have

Volkswagen ’s electrification plans are vastly different from one continent to another. While the German automaker is stepping on the accelerator in Europe in the face of growing competition from Chinese rivals, its North American lineup still includes just two models: the trouble-prone ID.4 compact SUV and the highly expensive …September 8, 2025

Volkswagen Cuts ID.4 Production at U.S. Plant, Waning EV Demand to Blame

As yet further evidence of slowing demand for electric vehicles, Volkswagen this week decided to cut production of the ID.4 crossover at its Chattanooga, Tennessee plant. This is where North American-bound ID.4s have been built since the summer of 2022, leaving the German factory in Zwickau to cater to the …September 3, 2025

Audi RS 3’s Five-Cylinder Engine Could Land in Volkswagen Golf R, Report Claims

For those who think the Volkswagen Golf R could still offer more power despite output being bumped to 328 horsepower for 2025, or Audi fans who regret that the Canadian-spec RS 3 is only available in four-door sedan configuration, there is a glimmer of hope on the horizon. According to …August 27, 2025

Class Actions Filed Against Volkswagen, Nissan in Quebec

Two separate class action lawsuits targeting Volkswagen and Nissan were filed with the Quebec Superior Court in recent days. The first one was filed on July 28 by Martin Gervais on behalf of all Quebec residents who purchased or leased a Volkswagen ID.4 . The lawsuit alleges that the windshield …August 4, 2025

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