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VW’s First Electric GTI Wants To Feel Old-School
VW’s first electric GTI leans hard on classic design hot hatch cues. It gets GTI hardware, like an electronic limited-slip differential, but its 6.8-sec sprint isn’t class-leading. Fake engine sound is standard; fake gears are coming in the hotter Clubsport.…
BMW And Mini EV Drivers Get A Sweet Discount At Ionna
BMW and Mini EV drivers in the United States can now get a 20% discount when charging at Ionna stations. BMW is a founding partner of Ionna, which is rapidly expanding its footprint in the U.S. Ionna uses 400-kilowatt DC…
The Volkswagen ID. Buzz Returns With New Trims And One Big Fix Owners Wanted
After skipping the current model year, the ID. Buzz will join Volkswagen's model year 2027 lineup. It now gets a new dedicated trim for camping, with a bunch of cool features straight from the factory. Volkswagen has finally added true…
Tesla Is Now Testing A Virtual Waitlist For Superchargers
Tesla is rolling out its virtual waitlists for Superchargers. Cars are added to a queue as they approach so there's no confusion on who's next to charge. The feature will start at just five sites across the U.S., but could…
Honda Lost $9 Billion On EVs. Now, It’s Betting On Hybrid SUVs And Sedans
Honda has canceled its long-term EV sales target, as well as the target to shift to a fully electric or fuel-cell vehicle portfolio by 2040. The decision comes after the Japanese automaker’s first annual loss in nearly 70 years. Hit…
Volkswagen’s Golf EV Gets Pushed Back To The End Of The Decade
Volkswagen has delayed the electric Golf’s debut to the end of the decade. VW’s CEO said the automaker doesn't need the electric hatchback sooner than 2028, as originally planned. The company has a solid lineup, Thomas Schafer said. The electric…
Chinese EVs Are Landing In Canada. Over Half Of Canadians Would Buy One
Over 50% of Canadians would consider buying a Chinese-made car, a new AutoPacific survey shows. The survey reveals that price, quality, and value for money are the biggest reasons Canadians would consider buying a Chinese vehicle. This year, Chinese brands…