Volkswagen to axe combustion engines in Europe by 2035; Australian arm opens door to more hybrid and electric vehicles

Volkswagen will cease sales of internal combustion-engined vehicles in Europe by 2035, an executive of the marque has confirmed – though petrol and diesel sales in other markets will continue for a "good deal longer", despite positive signs from Volkswagen Australia that new fuel quality legislation will pave the way for more plug-in vehicles Down Under.