The Drive

The VW ID Buzz Took a Year Off and Came Back With a Mattress

The death of the electric Volkswagen ID Buzz was clearly exaggerated and didn’t last long. The electric bus is back. On Thursday, Volkswagen announced the 2027 ID Buzz, marking the model’s return ...
Car and Driver

2027 Volkswagen ID.Buzz Returns, Now with a Version for Campers

The Volkswagen ID.Buzz generated a lot of, er, buzz in the lead-up to its launch for the 2025 model year. However, for myriad reasons, all that excitement didn't translate to sales success during its ...
Reuters

Auto groups urge Trump to extend trade deal with Mexico, Canada

WASHINGTON, May 7 (Reuters) - Major auto trade groups on Thursday urged the Trump administration to extend a free trade deal with Mexico and Canada, saying it was crucial for U.S. vehicle production ...
The New York Times

‘Big Dom’ DiSandro, NFL’s most famous security officer, staying with Eagles on new deal

Dom DiSandro of the Philadelphia Eagles, right, is a fixture on the team's sideline during games. Michael Reaves / Getty Images The Philadelphia Eagles signed chief security officer Dom DiSandro to a ...
Electrek

Volkswagen upgrades the ID.3 EV with a new name, new style, and nearly 400 miles range

The first “true Volkswagen” is here. Volkswagen revealed the all-new ID.3 Neo with extensive upgrades, including a refined interior and exterior design and a driving range of nearly 400 miles (630 km) ...
CNET

Google Maps Can Now Plan EV Road Trips With Charging Stops via Android Auto

A Google Maps update unveiled Monday aims to streamline long-range electric vehicle road trips for Android Auto users. The navigation and mapping software can now automatically suggest charging stops ...
Autoblog

I Lived With the Volkswagen ID.4 for a Week. Here’s the Honest Reality of VW’s Electric SUV

Seven days with Volkswagen’s electric crossover revealed that while the ID.4 has impressive technology and performance, arguably its greatest strength is how natural it behaves. I spent a week living ...
MacRumors

New iPhone With Touch ID Coming This Year

Apple will debut a new iPhone this year with Touch ID fingerprint recognition as its primary authentication method, all reports suggest. Apple hasn't debuted an iPhone with a fingerprint sensor since ...
Carscoops

Volkswagen Renames Its Hatch To ID.3 Neo, But The Real Change Is Inside

Volkswagen is preparing another update for its compact electric hatchback. In mid-April, the company will unveil a revised version of the ID.3, which will carry the new ID.3 Neo name. The refreshed ...
BGR

5 Apps You Might Not Realize Are Compatible With Android Auto

Android Auto is widely available in new vehicles, if not an outright standard feature. The platform takes your Android phone and gives you a simplified, driver-optimized version of the interface right ...
MinnPost

In defense of much-maligned tax increment financing

Trying to compete with urban sprawl, Minneapolis used tax increment financing (TIF) for what became a street-blocking Kmart strip mall that has since been razed. Credit: MinnPost photo by Kyle Stokes ...