Car News
CarExpert Podcast
Car Reviews
Owner Car Reviews
Car Comparisons
Showroom
Car Chooser
Car Specifications
Damion Smy
Volkswagen to cut 50,000 jobs after 53 per cent profit plunge
The German automaker has pointed to falling sales in China and the US – where EV adoption has slowed – behind the decision.
6 Days 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.
All Volkswagen News
William Stopford
2026 Volkswagen Amarok ditches four-cylinder diesel, gains black edition
Four-cylinder diesel versions of the Volkswagen Amarok have been discontinued for 2026 amid a shake-up of the ute range.
7 Days Ago
Marton Pettendy
Volkswagen Transporter recalled
The German brand has recalled a small number of Transporter commercial vans because their headlights may not have been adjusted correctly.
9 Days Ago
William Stopford
Volkswagen Golf Mk9: Electric hatch teased
The new electric-only Mk9 Volkswagen Golf has been teased for the first time, though the combustion-powered Mk8.5 is expected to stick around for a while.
12 Days Ago
William Stopford
The EVs that are actually a blast to drive
Who said electric vehicles had to be boring? Here are some that the CarExpert team find genuinely entertaining to drive.
17 Days Ago
Derek Fung
Volkswagen revisits W12 and roadster concepts for Golf GTI's 50th birthday
The Volkswagen Golf GTI may be synonymous with four-cylinder motivation, but its wildest concept cars have featured six and 12 cylinders.
23 Days Ago
CarExpert
Volkswagen Amarok 10 Deserts Edition impresses on Beer O’Clock Hill
SPONSORED: The hardcore version of Volkswagen’s dual-cab 4x4 ute showed a clean pair of heels on one of Australia’s most extreme hill climbs.
25 Days Ago
Derek Fung
Volkswagen Group planning another round of massive cuts – reports
The Volkswagen Group is reportedly getting ready to swing the axe to costs, but we won't find out where it lands until March.
28 Days Ago
William Stopford
2026 Volkswagen Tiguan, Tayron eHybrid priced, brand's most affordable PHEVs yet
Volkswagen is finally bringing more accessible plug-in hybrids to Australia, with eHybrid versions of the Tiguan and Tayron due in showrooms soon.
29 Days Ago
Derek Fung
Global auto sales 2025: BYD, Geely continue climb up the top 10
Global sales numbers are in for 2025, and Chinese automakers BYD and Geely has solidified their positions among the global elite.
1 Month Ago
Damion Smy
2026 Volkswagen ID. Polo EV spied along with ID. Polo GTI electric hot hatch
Volkswagen will reveal the production ID. Polo EV this year, and the prototypes it's testing in the meantime are less disguised than ever.
1 Month Ago
Derek Fung
Volkswagen Transporter given GTI styling treatment
The new Volkswagen Transporter Sportline unveiled in Europe offers a lower, meaner look, but no extra performance.
1 Month Ago
Damion Smy
Volkswagen ID. Buzz gets another round of price cuts
Volkswagen is offering drive-away deals on its electric van and people mover until the end of April, and has slashed list prices by thousands.
1 Month Ago
Derek Fung
Toyota claims global sales crown in 2025, stretching lead over Volkswagen
For the sixth year running Toyota has beaten Volkswagen for the global sales crown, with the gap between the two widening in 2025.
1 Month Ago
Paul Maric
2026 Volkswagen Amarok W600: First look at Australia's new Walkinshaw-tuned ute
After the success of their first collaboration, Volkswagen and Walkinshaw have teamed up for another sporty Amarok ute.
2 Months Ago
Damion Smy
Volkswagen overtakes Tesla as biggest seller of EVs in Europe
The German automaker has outsold Tesla for the first time in three years, topping EV as well as PHEV sales – and European sales overall.
2 Months Ago
