The Volkswagen ID. Cross is a near-series “electric T-Cross” on the new MEB+ platform. It promises 155 kW (211 PS/208 hp), up to 420 km WLTP (261 mi), 175 km/h (109 mph) and surprisingly plenty of space (450 l of boot space + 25 l in the front). Real buttons, simple ergonomics and materials that are more living room than laboratory are back in the spotlight.
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The Volkswagen ID. Polo GTI promises to be an old name in a new guise that will delight both nostalgics and fans of electric innovations.
The Volkswagen Grand California Dune – is a large camper that looks like it escaped from the Sahara dunes straight onto the highways of Europe. In 2026, it gets a special edition that adds a little off-road charm to the already solid Crafter base. It’s not a revolutionary thing that will change the world, but a smart upgrade for those who want the comfort of a hotel on wheels without giving up a sense of adventure. If you’ve ever dreamed of a road trip where neither a sand dune (with reservations) nor a rainy day will stop you, this is your van. But let’s be honest: in the age of electric dreams, the diesel giant is still the king of the long haul. Ironic, right? But I find something positive in it – finally a camper that looks like it can handle more than just a supermarket parking lot. And that’s what I expected from Volkswagen.
Munich is back in form with IAA Mobility 2025: the new BMW iX3, Mercedes-Benz GLC with EQ technology, CUPRA Tindaya, Renault Clio (6th gen.), Volvo EX60 and Hyundai Ioniq 2. Plus a bunch of concepts and autonomous driving on the A94. Are you ready? Brace yourself—seatbelts will be digital this year.
Volkswagen has equipped the ID.3 in the UK with something new: pay-for-power. You get 150 kW (201 hp) as standard, but for the full dose of 170 kW (228 hp) you have to… sign up for a subscription. Welcome to the automotive world where horses are unlocked like Netflix episodes. So Volkswagen has started charging a subscription fee for additional horsepower!
A reliable British media outlet reports that Volkswagen will end production of the ID.5, the “coupe” version of the ID.4, in 2027. At the same time, the Touareg is also saying goodbye in 2026. In the background: cleaning up the range and moving towards the more affordable electric models ID.2 (~€25,000) and ID.1 (~€20,000).
Do electric cars really break down more often? A new mega-survey from What Car? magazine surveyed nearly 30,000 drivers to measure which drivetrains end up in tow most often. The result? The mantra of fewer moving parts has been overturned by a tow truck—but before you pull the charging cable out of the wall, let's look at the numbers.
When legends get old, they usually get a cake, a retro photo album and maybe a sentimental tear. But Volkswagen has instead baked a brutally fast special edition for its GTI to celebrate its 50th birthday – the Golf GTI Edition 50. The result? 325 horsepower, a lap time of 7:41.27 on the Nürburgring and the fastest production Volkswagen of all time. Who says a midlife crisis doesn't bring benefits?
Anyone who likes a little dust under their wheels and occasionally dreams of driving into the sunset has already found themselves faced with a dilemma: should they choose a rugged overland legend for expeditions to the ends of the earth, or a comfortable mini-camper for small but spontaneous escapades? On the one hand, we are tempted by strictly serious machines like the Land Rover Defender and Toyota Land Cruiser – real off-road gladiators with winches, tents and stature. On the other hand, there is the Volkswagen California eHybrid – a cross between a Zen-van and an engineered Swiss watch, which can brew your coffee in the morning and keep you warm in the evening when you fall asleep under the stars. Half overlander, half van ... usable every day.
Volkswagen has confused us again: they are developing an ultra-advanced electric platform, the VolkswagenSSP, which – believe it or not – supports internal combustion engines. But beware: these engines do not drive the wheels. Sound like a joke? It is not. And this is just the beginning…
Bentley has created an SUV that combines luxury, performance and driving dynamics with the new Bentaygo Speed for 2026. With a new V8 engine, enhanced technology and a sporty character, it sets new standards in the luxury SUV segment.
Forget the numbers. The Twisted TBug is a car you drive with your heart, not an Excel spreadsheet. Less power, more character – and more smiles on the dirt road.