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Why was Herbert Diess sacked as boss of VW?

Volkswagen has sacked its CEO, Herbert Diess, amid a series of crises at the company. Here's why.
Published 27 July 2022
Volkswagen faces criticism after racist ad

Dieselgate: VW to pay £193m to British drivers

Volkswagen has settled a High Court action over its diesel emissions cheating.
Published 26 May 2022
Pouring AdBlue into a car

What is AdBlue and does your car need it?

Governments and the car industry work toward increasingly stringent emissions regulations.
Published 13 April 2022
Henry Ford with a Model T

Who invented the car?

From the Mesopotamians to the current switch to EV power, we trace the history of the car.
Published 29 November 2021
Top 10 petrol cars to buy instead of diesel

Ten petrol cars to buy instead of a diesel

Feeling guilty about driving a diesel car and not ready for pure-electric just yet? Here are 10 efficient petrol and hybrid alternatives.
Published 21 October 2021
Mitsubishi diesel engine

Mitsubishi pays €25m fine

Mitsubishi has paid a fine of €25 million, which was issued by German prosecutors over diesel engines that used 'cheat devices' to help them meet
Published 12 July 2021
Updated Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace revealed

Updated Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace revealed

Volkswagen has unveiled the facelifted Tiguan Allspace, the roomier version of its best-selling SUV.
Published 12 May 2021
Skoda Enyaq iV 2021 review by Will Dron for Sunday Times Driving.co.uk

Skoda Enyaq iV 2021 review

Just how important is the Skoda Enyaq? “This is probably the most important car in our 126-year history,” says the PR man.
Published 14 April 2021
Skoda reveals facelifted Kodiaq SUV

Skoda reveals facelifted Kodiaq SUV

Skoda has refreshed the popular Kodiaq SUV, giving it mild exterior and interior upgrades and a range of new petrol and diesel powertrains.
Published 13 April 2021
The best April Fools Day jokes by car makers

The best April Fools Day 2021 jokes by car makers

April fools day has become an annual opportunity for car makers to show their funny side. Here are four of this year's best jokes.
Published 01 April 2021
I don't understand why Porsche need to enter F1, says ex-works driver Derek Bell

Derek Bell: no need for Porsche to enter F1

Former Porsche Works and F1 driver Derek Bell has said that he doesn't understand why Porsche is considering joining Formula One in 2025.
Published 31 March 2021
Volkswagen to change name to "Voltswagen" in America

Voltswagen name change was a 'joke'

Two days ahead of April Fools Day, Volkswagen said it will change its name to Voltswagen in the US. It was a "joke'.
Published 31 March 2021