Volkswagen is recalling 208,724 vehicles in the US due to a faulty steering rack bolt that could break and cause a loss of steering control, the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Friday.
Volkswagen's historic revamp looks set to spell the end of its struggling Spanish marque Seat, potentially making it the first major auto-brand casualty of the rise of Chinese carmakers as experts predict sweeping industry consolidation.
Volkswagen took the covers off a new prototype electric vehicle Monday, one that's capable of hitting the equivalent of 323 miles per gallon under ideal conditions, making it one of the most efficient cars in the world.
AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Volkswagen ranked highest overall in 2026 auto industry service scheduling effectiveness study, followed by Volvo, Acura, BMW, Mazda, and Nissan.
President Donald Trump said on Friday he would not oppose Chinese automakers buildings cars in the United States despite widespread opposition from U.S. lawmakers and car companies.
Germany's IG Metall is demanding a clear commitment from Volkswagen on whether it will honour a landmark wage deal struck in 2024, a leading union representative said, citing fears that a recent turnaround agreement could undermine it.
Volkswagen's overhaul has put the leader of Lower Saxony in a bind: backing deep job cuts in the carmaker's biggest restructuring in history while trying to fend off the far-right AfD party that is making gains around the country.
Volkswagen VOWG_p.DE estimates the total cost of job cuts and potential plant closures, part of a landmark restructuring pact struck last week, at around €16 billion ($18.6 billion), a person familiar with the matter said on Thursday.