Volkswagen’s chief executive, Oliver Blume, gives a speech in front of a Polo ID electric car at the International Motor Show IAA in Munich, Germany. Photograph: Tobias Schwarz/AFP/Getty View image in fullscreen Volkswagen’s chief executive, Oliver Blume, gives a speech in front of a Polo ID electric car at the International Motor Show IAA in… Continue reading Volkswagen ‘nearing US trade deal’ as it says Trump tariffs have cost it billions
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German Manager Magazin: IAA Mobility 2025: New E-models from VW, BMW and Mercedes-Benz004404
The most important thing shortly: Bosch again on growth course Despite the crisis in the automotive industry, Bosch again expects slight growth in its supplier area in the current year. The increase in sales is expected to be almost 2 percent, as the company on the IAA Mobility announced. Despite a worldwide stagnating vehicle production,… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: IAA Mobility 2025: New E-models from VW, BMW and Mercedes-Benz004404
German Handelsblatt: Sports car: Porsche shows the over-elfer011440 on the IAA
With hybrid technology from motorsport, the sports car manufacturer is building the strongest production vehicle to date. The 911 Turbo S T-Hybrid weighs a little more, accelerates but breathtaking. Go to source
Leapmotor B05 revealed as sub-£30k VW ID3 rival
Leapmotor has revealed the B05, an electric hatch that will arrive early next year as a rival to the Volkswagen ID 3. Revealed at the Munich motor show by the Stellantis-backed Chinese brand, the new B05 sits between the T03 city car and the recently revealed B10 crossover – the latter of which is due… Continue reading Leapmotor B05 revealed as sub-£30k VW ID3 rival
New 2026 Volkswagen ID 4 to be “big brother” of new ID Cross
Volkswagen design chief Andreas Mindt has hinted that a dramatic makover next year for the ID 4 will take a significant number of styling cues from the new ID Cross concept. While Mindt wouldn’t give specific details, he said the ID 4 will be “the big brother” of the new ID Cross, which is due to go… Continue reading New 2026 Volkswagen ID 4 to be “big brother” of new ID Cross
@niche: IT’S STILL ABOUT THE DRIVE.004044
Editor’s Note: This week, Peter reflects on the pure joy that can still be derived from the act of driving, and the ability to do so even without owning an exotic super car. In On The Table, we detail Porsche’s new range-topping 911 Turbo S. And we take in the much-anticipated return of the Honda Prelude. We also preview BMW’s… Continue reading @niche: IT’S STILL ABOUT THE DRIVE.004044
Uber and Momenta to test autonomous vehicles in Germany in 2026
Ride-hailing giant Uber and Chinese autonomous vehicle startup Momenta plan to start testing robotaxis in Munich, Germany starting in 2026 – the first continental European city either company has announced publicly – with plans to expand to other markets. The partnership was first unveiled in May 2025, when Uber said Momenta-powered vehicles would launch on… Continue reading Uber and Momenta to test autonomous vehicles in Germany in 2026
@VW Group: The superior all-rounder among sports cars: the Porsche 911 Turbo S010578
The new Porsche 911 Turbo S is following in big footsteps. Its predecessor was already considered the benchmark in the sports car world when it came to combining performance, long-distance comfort, exclusivity and everyday usability. Now, the 911 Turbo S has once again raised the bar significantly in all areas. The sports car, which is… Continue reading @VW Group: The superior all-rounder among sports cars: the Porsche 911 Turbo S010578
Volkswagen Previews ID Cross Concept at IAA Ahead of 2026 Launch
Volkswagen, the largest supplier of electric cars in Germany and Europe in 2025, will be presenting an electric compact SUV at IAA MOBILITY in Munich (September 8-14): the ID Cross Concept. It is just as suitable for the city as it is for long journeys. Following the ID.2 all, the ID. GTI Concept (based on the ID.2 all) and the ID. Every1,… Continue reading Volkswagen Previews ID Cross Concept at IAA Ahead of 2026 Launch
@BMW: WorldSBK France: Fourth consecutive hat-trick for championship leader Toprak Razgatlioglu.004330
Magny-Cours. On Sunday evening at Magny-Cours (FRA), all members of BMW Motorrad Motorsport and the ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team had one thing in common, a beaming smile. At the ninth round of the 2025 FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK), Toprak Razgatlioglu (TUR) claimed pole position, secured the triple for the fourth time in a… Continue reading @BMW: WorldSBK France: Fourth consecutive hat-trick for championship leader Toprak Razgatlioglu.004330