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Jack Walsworth
Reporter covering Volkswagen, Audi, Bentley, Lamborghini, Scout, auto startups and Future Product Pipeline for Automotive News
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Jack Walsworth covers Volkswagen, Audi, Bentley, Lamborghini, Scout, auto startups, motorsports and Future Product Pipeline for Automotive News. He’s a lifelong car enthusiast and spent his formative years reading publications such as Car and Driver, Road & Track and Autoweek, while also attending the Chicago Auto Show each winter. What began in 2016 as a part-time internship at Automotive News has turned into a career in business journalism, working alongside a global team of reporters and editors. Walsworth initially covered Subaru of America and a handful of exotic and ultraluxury brands. In 2021 he helped build the award-winning coverage of dealership mergers and acquisitions, or buy-sells. His beat was paired with covering auto retail giants Lithia Motors Inc. and Sonic Automotive Inc. in what was a new era of dealership consolidation.

Latest from Jack Walsworth

Driving Euro-spec Cupras ahead of brand’s U.S. arrival, here’s what I learned

As part of the Spanish brand’s plan to enter the U.S., Cupra invited journalists to drive a pair of European-spec vehicles on American soil.

Audi Q5, targeted by Trump’s tariffs, sees prices increase by thousands with redesign

The Audi Q5 is built in Mexico and is not compliant with the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement.

California New Car Dealers Association files lawsuit against Scout, VW Group over direct sales

The lawsuit is the latest development between one of the nation’s most powerful and influential dealer associations and Scout.

Scout hires former Bentley exec as COO, names new production boss

Scout said the new COO will support the EV maker's growth and ambitions as it transitions from startup to full-scale operations.

VW readies hybrids for U.S. lineup but not plug-ins

Volkswagen’s U.S. lineup hasn’t had a hybrid since 2016, but that is set to change.

VW to bolster redesigned Tiguan lineup with range-topping SEL R-Line Turbo

Volkswagen's Tiguan crossover will quickly gain a more powerful variant for the 2026 model year.

VW guarantees current U.S. vehicle pricing through May as tariffs sow confusion

VW Group of America CEO Kjell Gruner said the move is a way for the brand to protect consumers and dealers.

Paralyzed driver Robert Wickens brings Bosch electronic hand control package to Grand Prix of Long Beach

The world's largest auto supplier played a key role helping a paralyzed driver reach the International Motor Sports Association’s WeatherTech SportsCar Championship.

VW Group of America CEO to dealers on Scout: I hear you

VW Group of America CEO Kjell Gruner said he is a big fan of the franchise dealer model and reiterated the importance of retailers.

New-vehicle prices on track to rise by 5% by year-end; March may mark high point for sales, NADA economist says

The U.S. new-vehicle market capped a solid first quarter with a surge in late March. That may be the high point for 2025.

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