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Volkswagen is now offering a diesel engine option for its new Multivan.

This year’s World Car Awards include a World Electric Vehicle of the Year category for the first time. However, it seems to be somewhat redundant, because all of the top three finalists for the main World Car of the Year prize happen to feature pure-electric powertrains too.

Volkswagen has released some “near-production” sketches which show the styling of its all-new Amarok.

After three rounds of voting, the 2022 North American Car of the Year, Truck of the Year and Utility Vehicle of the Year have been declared. A jury of 50 motoring journalists from across Canada and the United States decided all of the winners.

104,932 new cars were registered in Ireland during 2021. Although that figure represented a healthy rise of 18.8% compared to 2020’s total of 88,325, it was still short of the 117,109 deliveries achieved in pre-pandemic 2019.

2021’s new car registration statistics were markedly different from those of previous years, thanks to supply issues, the ongoing pandemic and changing buying habits.

Volkwagen’s replacement for the Caravelle people carrier is the new Multivan. Built on the MQB modular platform architecture, it can be configured with either 4,973 mm (195.7”) or 5,173 mm (203.6”) body lengths.

Another jury vote has decided the finalists for the 2022 North American Car of the Year, Truck of the Year and Utility Vehicle of the Year awards.

Toyota is still the world’s most valuable automotive brand, according to the latest Best Global Brands study by Interbrand.

In June 2020, Ford and Volkswagen agreed to work together to produce a new range of commercial vehicles. The first model to result from that alliance – a compact van – has already been launched.

Supply issues caused by the ongoing semiconductor shortage were largely responsible for dismal third-quarter new car registrations in the UK. In fact, 2021’s September performance – just 215,312 units – was the worst since the two-plate-change system was introduced in 1999.

Volkswagen has launched the Taigo, the brand’s first B-segment SUV coupé.

Volkswagen’s new Golf R Estate offers a tempting combination of high performance and practicality.

909,973 new cars were registered in the UK during the first half of 2021. Although that total was 39.2% higher than 2020’s corresponding figure, the industry is now experiencing supply problems caused by a global shortage of semiconductors.

93 motoring journalists from 28 countries have decided this year’s World Car Awards winners.

Against a background of difficult trading conditions, there has been a big change at the top of the UK’s new car registrations league table.

Following a second round of voting, the top three finalists for each of this year’s World Car Awards have been named.

Volkswagen has added a Sportline trim grade to its Transporter line-up. Available for both panel van and Kombi models in either short- or long-wheelbase guises, this new styling package also benefits from a decent level of equipment.

A jury comprising 59 motoring journalists from 22 European countries has decided the winner of the 2021 European Car of the Year contest.

This summer marks 45 years since Volkswagen introduced the original Golf GTI. The new GTI Clubsport 45 limited edition has been created to commemorate that upcoming anniversary.