VW's Kicky Golf R; GM Profits in Q1; ZF's Range-Extender Tech

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	APRIL 29, 2025

While sales of so-called “pocket rockets” have declined in recent years, Volkswagen is hanging in with the Golf R as well as the GTI.

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