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Ben Zachariah
Volkswagen Touareg may return as electric SUV – report
The Volkswagen Touareg looks set to end production next year, but a new report claims the SUV could be revived with an electric powertrain.
6 Months Ago
Latest Volkswagen News
The latest Volkswagen news in Australia covering new vehicle releases, industry news, new vehicle sales figures (VFACTS), spy photos, features, concept cars and more.
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Damion Smy
Diesel power not ruled out for Volkswagen's new Kia Sorento fighter
While Volkswagen has confirmed a plug-in hybrid Tayron for Australia, it has yet to lock in the 1000km-range turbo-diesel powertrain.
7 Months Ago
Derek Fung
Flush door handles: Volkswagen CEO hates them, China may ban them
Flush-fitting door handles certainly look cool, but Volkswagen CEO Thomas Schäfer isn't a fan, and Chinese regulators may soon ban them.
7 Months Ago
Damion Smy
Australian new-car buyers sitting on the fence when it comes to EVs, says VW
Australians aren't rushing to buy electric vehicles like previously, according to Volkswagen, a situation the automaker says it prepared for.
7 Months Ago
Damion Smy
Volkswagen Touareg to stay in Australian showrooms – for now
Volkswagen Australia said its largest SUV will remain atop the company’s ‘complete SUV offering’ despite rumours it will be axed.
7 Months Ago
Damion Smy
Volkswagen Tayron a ‘risk’, says automaker
Tayron is a new name for Volkswagen Australia showrooms, which poses both an opportunity and a risk for the brand.
7 Months Ago
Damion Smy
2026 Volkswagen ID.4: Tesla Model Y rival to get major makeover
Volkswagen’s best-selling electric vehicle is set for a significant visual overhaul as the automaker rolls out its new design language.
7 Months Ago
Ben Zachariah
Volkswagen's off-road brand Scout eyes Australian launch – report
Volkswagen’s retro off-road brand Scout is set to come back to Australia with an electric pickup and SUV, according to its boss.
7 Months Ago
Derek Fung
Volkswagen ID. Cross concept previews T-Cross-sized electric SUV
The Volkswagen ID. Cross concept looks production ready, and previews the company's new friendly design language.
7 Months Ago
James Wong
Volkswagen Polo going electric, GTI EV confirmed
VW will slap the popular Polo nameplate on its next ID-badged EV, confirming the new electric hatchback – including a hot GTI – for 2026.
7 Months Ago
Damion Smy
Volkswagen Tiguan and Tayron PHEVs confirmed for Australia
The German brand will add plug-in hybrid tech to its most popular model in Australia as it looks to take market share from rivals.
7 Months Ago
James Wong
Tesla slumps, VW shines in European EV sales race
Europe's EV and PHEV market looks pretty different to Australia's, with latest figures showing a turning of the tides.
7 Months Ago
Damion Smy
Hotter Volkswagen Golf R getting Audi RS3's five-cylinder engine – report
The fastest, most powerful Golf R yet will reportedly use the Audi RS3’s turbo five-cylinder engine to celebrate its 25th anniversary in 2027.
7 Months Ago
Derek Fung
2026 Volkswagen T-Roc: New generation gets plusher interior, electrified powertrains
Although the styling is familiar, the new Volkswagen T-Roc has a larger body, classier interior, and mild-hybrid powertrains with hybrids to come.
7 Months Ago
Damion Smy
2026 Volkswagen T-Roc: Toyota-fighting hybrid SUV teased
Volkswagen’s second-gen SUV will be the first to use a new hybrid powertrain to take on Toyota before it's added to the Golf and Tiguan.
7 Months Ago
William Stopford
Volkswagen ID.4 and ID.5: More kit and more models complete EV SUV range
Volkswagen is adding a couple of niceties to its electric SUVs for model year 2025.5, but buyers of older stock still get a sweetener thrown in.
8 Months Ago
