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Volkswagen reported an 8.6% decline in group sales in Q2 2026, with a significant drop in China. The company announced plans to reduce its model lineup by nearly half as part of a 'fundamental realignment' to improve competitiveness, citing challenges like geopolitical tensions, tariffs, and stiff competition, particularly from Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers.

Volkswagen reported an 8.6% sales decline in Q2, with a significant drop in China, as the automaker announced plans to reduce its model lineup by up to half. CEO Oliver Blume emphasized streamlining operations to improve competitiveness amid rising costs and stiff competition, particularly from Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers.

Volkswagen reported a significant sales decline, particularly in China, and announced plans to reduce its model lineup by nearly half to improve competitiveness. CEO Oliver Blume emphasized streamlining operations and addressing challenges like rising costs and stiff competition, while a protest occurred at a Zwickau plant over job concerns.

Volkswagen reported an 8.6% sales decline in Q2, with a significant drop in China, and announced plans to reduce models by nearly half to streamline operations. CEO Oliver Blume emphasized reducing complexity and improving competitiveness amid rising costs, geopolitical tensions, and stiff competition, while protests emerged over job concerns at a Zwickau plant transitioning to electric vehicles.

Amble, a new European electric mobility company, has launched the $25,000 Amble One, a street-legal electric buggy designed for luxury and off-road environments. The company's founders include alumni from Audi, Ford, and Apple, with design influences from Apple's canceled car project.

Chinese electric vehicle (EV) brands aim to compete with European luxury marques by leveraging disruptive technologies, according to Zeekr. The company's vice-president, Mars Chen, highlighted a gap in electric luxury car supply and predicted one to two Chinese brands will join the global top five luxury vehicles.

Chinese electric vehicle (EV) brands aim to compete with European luxury marques like Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Audi by leveraging disruptive technologies, according to Zeekr vice-president Mars Chen. He noted a gap in electric luxury car supply and predicted one to two Chinese brands could enter the global top five luxury vehicles.

Audi's £82k diesel SUV can operate using vegetable oil, raising questions about its viability compared to electric vehicles (EVs) and the availability of compatible fueling stations.

Audi has released a powerful new RS 5 model, described as a 'bad boy,' but reviewer RAY MASSEY praises it as 'so, so good.'

Audi unveiled the mid-engined plug-in hybrid V8 Nuvolari concept, likely a successor to the R8, using Lamborghini's platform and featuring 987 hp. The design diverges from Audi's current style and shares underpinnings with Porsche's electric Boxster via the Concept C.

Audi has unveiled the £500k Nuvolari supercar featuring a V8 engine, with only 499 units to be produced. The model is positioned as a competitor to Ferrari's supercars.

An electric three-wheeler collided with an Audi at a San Francisco intersection, causing passengers to be thrown from the vehicle. Graphic footage captures the crash and its aftermath.

A father and his 9-year-old son were killed in a head-on crash involving two brothers who were racing a BMW and Audi, according to court information. The crash occurred after the brothers were allegedly speeding in their luxury vehicles.

Electric vehicles (EVs) have significantly higher insurance costs than gas-powered cars, with an average annual premium of $3,159 compared to $2,159 for internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. The insurance gap varies by state, reaching 73% in Rhode Island and $6,394 in Washington, D.C., while luxury brands like Tesla and Mercedes-Benz face the highest premiums. Higher repair costs and design differences in EVs contribute to the disparity.

A 28-year-old woman died after being struck by an Audi in a city centre incident during the early hours. A 22-year-old man was arrested in connection with the incident.

The 2027 Audi RS5 is a performance plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) combining a turbocharged V6 engine with an electric motor. It features an aggressive design with widened wheel arches, carbon-fiber accents, and unique OLED tail lights with a checkered flag pattern, distinguishing it from the standard A5.

Audi's adaptive beam headlights are finally coming to the US market with the Q9 SUV launch later this year, featuring technology that provides better illumination while minimizing glare. This technology has been available in Europe and Japan for years but is only now being approved for American roads after decades of lobbying and regulatory approval. The headlights use multipixel LED arrays that can selectively dim beams for oncoming vehicles instead of switching to low beams.

A top female prosecutor crashed her Audi into a Nissan and fled the scene, according to prosecutors. The incident involved a collision with a stunned driver's vehicle. The prosecutor's actions are under investigation.

Audi is set to unveil its new flagship model, the Q9, a full-size SUV, which will be launched later this summer. The Q9's interior features a mix of different textures and acres of digital real estate. The vehicle's design was inspired by Audi's 2021 Grandsphere concept.

Formula 1 is introducing new engine tweaks in 2027, building on the introduction of V6 hybrid power units in 2026. The changes aim to improve spectacle and performance. Further adjustments are expected to balance power and efficiency.

The article discusses the best seven-seat cars, including luxury SUVs and a budget estate option priced at £19,000. It provides an overview of available choices in the market. The options range from high-end to affordable vehicles.

A female Audi driver under the influence of laughing gas crashed into a musician at 53mph in a 20mph zone, killing him while he was on the phone with his father. The incident occurred due to the driver's reckless behavior. The musician lost his life in the tragic accident.

Audi has pledged cost cuts due to Trump's tariff plan threatening the company's outlook. The announcement was made amidst uncertainty in the automotive industry. Audi is taking measures to mitigate potential losses.

Poland has fined a luxury car trader for illegally exporting 100 vehicles, including models from BMW, Audi, Mercedes, Lamborghini, Porsche, and Bentley, to Russia.