Volkswagen has unveiled the ID. Polo GTI, an all-electric compact sports car marking the 50th anniversary of the GTI badge, featuring 166 kW (226 PS) and a 52 kWh battery with up to 424 km WLTP range.
Volkswagen marks 50 years of GTI with the world premiere of the electric ID. Polo GTI at the 24h Nürburgring in May 2026, alongside three Golf GTI Clubsport 24h race cars competing in the endurance event.
Volkswagen’s Golf GTI EDITION 50 has set a Nürburgring Nordschleife lap record of 7:44.523 minutes for front-wheel drive production cars, achieving 239 kW (325 PS) and a 0–100 km/h time of 5.3 seconds.
Volkswagen R will compete in the 24h Nürburgring in 2027 with a Golf R developed alongside Max Kruse Racing, marking the brand’s 25th anniversary and reinforcing its motorsport heritage.
Volkswagen’s Brand Group Core reported a €1.54 billion operating result in Q1 2026, with sales of €34.9 billion and a 4.4% margin. Costs tied to the ID.4 production halt in the USA and higher US import tariffs weighed...
Volkswagen introduces the all-electric ID. Polo, priced from €24,995 in Germany, offering up to 454 km WLTP range, DC fast charging, and advanced driver aids like traffic light recognition.
Volkswagen announced a new full hybrid system for the Golf and T-Roc, launching in Q4 2026 without requiring external charging infrastructure.
Framework has unveiled the Framework Laptop 13 Pro, a redesigned model featuring Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors, a 74Wh battery, and LPCAMM2 memory, with pre-orders starting at $1,199 for DIY Edition and $1,499...
Waymo has opened its fully autonomous ride-hailing service to the public in Miami and Orlando, Florida, allowing anyone to book rides via the app starting immediately.
Waymo and Waze launch a pilot program using autonomous vehicle data to help cities detect and repair potholes more efficiently, starting in five metro areas.
San Diego’s transit agency MTS ordered 73 new compressed natural gas buses from New Flyer, extending a five-year contract originally signed in 2022. The $64 million purchase will modernize the fleet and support domestic...
Waymo launched its fully autonomous ride-hailing service in Nashville on a rolling basis, expanding access to areas including Broadway, 12 South, Midtown, and East Nashville, with plans to serve Nashville International...
Form Energy and FuturEnergy Ireland will deploy Ireland’s first 10 MW / 1,000 MWh iron-air battery storage system by 2029 to support grid reliability and Ireland’s 2030 clean energy targets.