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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: beetle catches fire on the banks of BR-163 in MT

A Volkswagen Beetle caught fire on the side of BR-163 in Sorriso, Brazil, on Saturday, with no injuries reported, and the cause of the fire is under investigation.

Feb 28 • 22:04 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Volkswagen Golf GTI Celebrates 50 Years

The Volkswagen Golf GTI marks its 50th anniversary this year with the release of its most powerful version yet.

Feb 28 • 09:16 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Volkswagen is once again searching for the holy grail. A new line in Boleslav will help with this

Volkswagen is looking for innovative solutions while opening a new line in Boleslav.

Feb 28 • 06:30 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Two cars collided in Tartu

A traffic accident occurred in Tartu when an 80-year-old woman, driving a Honda, ran a red light and collided with a Volkswagen driven by a 42-year-old man.

Feb 27 • 19:09 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Skoda: With a new factory, it becomes the largest manufacturer of BEV battery systems for Volkswagen

Skoda has inaugurated a new battery assembly plant, establishing itself as Volkswagen's largest manufacturer of BEV battery systems and a key component in the group's electric mobility strategy.

Feb 27 • 17:29 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Škoda in Mladá Boleslav has launched battery production in a new hall, set to be a pillar of Volkswagen's strategy

Škoda has started producing batteries in a new facility in Mladá Boleslav as part of Volkswagen's strategy.

Feb 27 • 13:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Škoda opened a battery manufacturing plant. It is the largest within the VW group

Škoda has inaugurated a new battery production facility, marking it as the largest within the Volkswagen Group.

Feb 27 • 13:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Volkswagen showed the progress in the works for the new generation of the Amarok

Volkswagen is advancing with the modernization of its Pacheco plant to produce the new regional pickup Amarok starting in 2027.

Feb 25 • 18:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Justice maintains Volkswagen's conviction for work akin to slavery in Pará

Brazil's justice system upheld a conviction against Volkswagen, ordering the company to pay R$ 165 million for past labor conditions resembling slavery in Pará.

Feb 24 • 17:51 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

The Largest German Car Dealership Up Close: How We Fared When Buying a Used Passat

A firsthand account of purchasing a used Volkswagen Passat at one of Europe's largest car dealerships, Dat Autohus, revealing insights into its offerings and customer experiences.

Feb 24 • 04:40 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Video: Driver of an Amarok arrested for dangerous maneuvers on the beach of Villa Gesell

A 24-year-old driver was arrested for performing dangerous maneuvers with his Volkswagen Amarok on Villa Gesell beach during a motorcycle competition.

Feb 23 • 17:05 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Volkswagen Returns to its Roots. Andreas Mindt Takes Over the Design of the Entire Group

Andreas Mindt has been appointed to lead Volkswagen's design direction, aiming to restore the brand's foundational values and identity.

Feb 23 • 11:46 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

Incredible Circumstance Leading to Highway Accident: Both Mercedes and VW Drivers Charged

Two drivers, one in a Mercedes and the other in a Volkswagen, were involved in a highway accident in Lithuania while under the influence of alcohol.

Feb 23 • 08:19 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

This is Finland's most popular taxi - Left competitors far behind

The Volkswagen Caddy was the most registered taxi model in Finland in 2025, capturing a significant market share.

Feb 22 • 17:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The fastest "Volkswagen" crossover has been spotted on the roads for the first time – testing above the Arctic Circle

The new "Volkswagen T-Roc" is undergoing testing above the Arctic Circle and is set to launch in 2027 with a sportier R version.

Feb 22 • 05:37 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Are Fiestas, Polos, and Riots Disappearing? The Production of Small Cars Has Collapsed, but Some Will Get Electric Versions

The production of small cars in Finland is declining significantly, with models like the Ford Fiesta and Volkswagen Polo becoming increasingly rare on the market, though some may transition to electric versions.

Feb 21 • 06:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Golf GTI roadster or with a W12 engine. Volkswagen has dusted off wild concepts

Volkswagen is revisiting some of its exciting past concepts, including the Golf GTI roadster and a variant with a W12 engine.

Feb 20 • 09:50 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Volkswagen's Chief Designer to Lead the Entire Group's Design

Volkswagen's chief designer will take over the design leadership for the entire group.

Feb 20 • 04:10 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

How much does the Volkswagen Tera cost in February 2026

The Volkswagen Tera, an SUV launched in Argentina in August 2025, has become a bestseller in the local market with notable sales figures at the beginning of 2026.

Feb 19 • 17:01 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Bold Look, Powerful Engine! The Impressive SUV Challenging the Fortuner

Volkswagen has officially launched the highly anticipated premium SUV, the Volkswagen Tayron R-Line, in India at a starting price of ₹46.99 lakh.

Feb 19 • 10:51 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Massive cuts hit Volkswagen

Volkswagen plans to cut costs by 20% by the end of 2028 due to declining sales and increased competition.

Feb 18 • 12:43 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Volkswagen Cuts Costs: Factory Closures and 60 Billion Euros in Savings

Volkswagen plans to cut costs by 20% across all brands by 2028, with potential factory closures aimed at achieving savings of up to 60 billion euros.

Feb 18 • 11:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Is this supposed to be the finale, seriously? What we think of the Volkswagen Passat after driving 8712 km

A long-term test of the all-wheel-drive diesel Volkswagen Passat reveals mixed feelings about its significance as the model faces possible discontinuation.

Feb 18 • 04:40 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Automotive Industry: Volkswagen Lets the Next Cost-Cutting Hammer Swing

Volkswagen is under increasing pressure to implement more aggressive cost-cutting measures as it prepares for its upcoming annual press conference amid ongoing crises and challenges.

Feb 17 • 19:22 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Used "Volkswagen Passat" (2014–2024) Test: What to Worry About, but Why It's So Popular

The article reviews the B8 generation of the Volkswagen Passat, noting its advancements and popularity as a used car in Lithuania.

Feb 17 • 17:25 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Auto Industry: Explosive VW Cost-Cutting Round

Volkswagen is facing pressure to reduce costs despite a recent influx of six billion Euros, with management proposing a significant restructuring initiative that could affect employees amid bonuses for top executives.

Feb 17 • 14:38 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

VW wants to improve profitability and plans extensive cuts

Volkswagen's CEO Oliver Blume has announced a major cost-cutting program aimed at reducing expenses by 20% across all brands by 2028.

Feb 17 • 13:22 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

The trial of Volkswagen for dieselgate will take place in Paris

The trial of Volkswagen for the dieselgate scandal, involving pollution measurement fraud, will be held in Paris starting in December 2026.

Feb 17 • 08:06 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

New Nissan Kait measures up against the Volkswagen T-Cross, leader among SUVs

The Nissan Kait competes against the Volkswagen T-Cross, highlighting differences in design, performance, and pricing in the compact SUV market.

Feb 17 • 02:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Volkswagen is preparing massive cost cuts across all brands

Volkswagen plans to implement significant cost reductions affecting all its brands, although specific strategies have yet to be detailed due to technical issues on the web page.

Feb 16 • 10:53 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Two BMW cars damaged in Klaipėda and Klaipėda district, and a Volkswagen Passat in Kaunas

Several vehicles in Lithuania were vandalized, including two BMWs and a Volkswagen Passat, leading to police investigations into the property damage.

Feb 16 • 10:29 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Press: Volkswagen intends to reduce costs by a fifth by the end of 2028

Volkswagen plans to cut costs by 20% by the year 2028.

Feb 16 • 08:17 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Volkswagen plans to cut costs by 20% by 2028

Volkswagen intends to reduce its expenses by up to 20% by the end of 2028 to recover sustainable profitability amid increasing market challenges.

Feb 16 • 07:35 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

The 1991 GTI Treat was tested - How does the car feel at 35 years old?

The article reviews the performance and feel of the 1991 Volkswagen Golf GTI after 35 years since its production.

Feb 15 • 11:17 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Business Ticker: Volkswagen aims to cut costs by 20 percent by 2028

Volkswagen plans to reduce its costs by 20 percent by 2028, with potential factory closures on the table, as announced by CEO Oliver Blume and CFO Arno Antlitz.

Feb 15 • 09:17 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

“A huge traffic jam”: near Gariūnai a Volkswagen crashed into an unmarked police car

A traffic accident near Gariūnai involved a Volkswagen crashing into an unmarked police vehicle, causing injuries to multiple individuals.

Feb 14 • 12:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

Project Filomena: know the story of the R$ 270 thousand Kombi that Neymar received from his father

Neymar received a customized Volkswagen Kombi called Filomena from his father for his 34th birthday, which features unique designs and luxurious fittings.

Feb 14 • 06:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Crime & Justice

Business Ticker: Volkswagen Must Go to Court in France Due to Diesel Scandal

Volkswagen faces a court case in France connected to its diesel scandal, with a hearing set for December 18.

Feb 13 • 12:35 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

This car manufactured in China will now be duty-free

A Chinese-made car has become the first model to gain duty-free status under a new EU policy aimed at easing trade tensions.

Feb 12 • 14:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Police selects from three options – now these cars are being ordered from Turkey

The Finnish police are acquiring 100 new Volkswagen Transporter vans through competitive bidding for various uses, including surveillance and patrol duties.

Feb 12 • 08:38 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

What is the price of the Volkswagen Amarok in February 2026

The Volkswagen Amarok has maintained stable prices in February 2026, showing a significant increase in sales compared to December 2025, despite a year-over-year decline.

Feb 12 • 03:01 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Current Lexicon: What is Net Cash Flow?

The article explains the concept of net cash flow (NFC) as a key financial indicator used by companies to assess their actual cash position over a specific period.

Feb 11 • 16:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Volkswagen: Put the six billion into the company instead of paying high bonuses

Volkswagen has unexpectedly found six billion euros in its accounts, which some see as a reason to invest in the company rather than distribute high bonuses to executives.

Feb 11 • 15:24 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Unexpectedly High Cash Inflow: VW Works Council Demands Bonuses for All Salaried Employees

Volkswagen's works council has called for bonuses for all employees following an unexpectedly high cash inflow at the company.

Feb 11 • 14:11 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

The European Union exempts the first Chinese electric car from a 20.7% tariff

The European Union has exempted the first electric vehicle produced in China from a 20.7% tariff, following an agreement with Volkswagen Anhui Automotive.

Feb 11 • 06:13 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

UK's most popular used car announced and it's not a VW, BMW, or Audi

The Ford Fiesta has been named the UK's most popular used car for 2025, surpassing competitors like the Vauxhall Corsa and Volkswagen Golf.

Feb 11 • 04:30 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Automotive Industry: VW Finds Six Billion Euros - Works Council Demands Bonus for Employees

Volkswagen unexpectedly revealed a six billion euro increase in its cash flow, prompting its works council to call for employee bonuses.

Feb 10 • 21:32 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

How much does the Volkswagen Taos cost in February 2026

The Volkswagen Taos in Argentina has seen a price adjustment this February following a recent facelift, with its sales representing a notable share of the SUV market.

Feb 10 • 19:29 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Discussion on Bonus Payments: VW Financial Chief Responds to Criticism

Volkswagen's financial chief addresses concerns over potential bonuses for executives following a surprising increase in the company's cash inflow to six billion euros.

Feb 10 • 16:29 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

One of the last classic MPVs is ending. Volkswagen is selling off Tourans

Volkswagen is phasing out the Touran, one of the last classic MPVs, as it transitions to newer models.

Feb 10 • 14:53 UTC

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