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07/09/25

Powerful, iconic and individual: ID.3 GTX FIRE+ICE show car enters series production

Just a year after the world premiere of the show car, Volkswagen is launching a limited special edition of the ID.3 GTX FIRE+ICE, with an extremely dynamic powertrain, exclusive paintwork and a wealth of design highlights. The model was developed in collaboration with the performance sportswear brand BOGNER FIRE+ICE, part of the Munich-based luxury sports fashion company BOGNER, just like the legendary Golf II Fire and Ice, which became a surprise success in the 90s and now enjoys cult status among fans. In tribute to the original model’s debut year, only 1990 units of the ID.3 GTX FIRE+ICE will be available to order. Prices in Germany start from €56,020.

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Fighting clichés: Volkswagen takes a stand at the Women’s EURO with attitude campaign

07/09/25

Company

Fighting clichés: Volkswagen takes a stand at the Women’s EURO with attitude campaign

With the ‘Your Life. Your Journey. Your Football’ attitude campaign, Volkswagen is taking a stand for equal opportunities in football as part of the UEFA Women’s EURO 2025. As a partner of the European Women’s Championship and a sponsor of seven of the 16 national associations taking part, the corporation is once again underlining its commitment to equality in football. A panel organised by Volkswagen on the topic of ‘Female Empowerment’ with experts in economics and sport discussed the progress in women’s football as well as the visibility of women in society.

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The Golf GTI Clubsport 24h at legendary 24-hour race at the Nürburgring.

06/23/25

Models

First the world premiere, then a class win: successful 24h Nürburgring for the VW Golf GTI

Unique weekend of motorsport for Volkswagen at the Nürburgring: the world premiere of the new Golf GTI EDITION 50 in front of cheering fans was followed by a strong showing at the 24h race. The Golf GTI Clubsport 24h driven by Benny Leuchter (Germany), Johan Kristoffersson (Sweden), Heiko Hammel (Germany) and Nico Otto (Germany) repeated last year’s success in the AT3 class for vehicles with alternative fuels, taking position 24 overall out of 135 participating vehicles. The 397 PS (291 kW) Golf GTI for the racetrack is powered by an innovative fuel consisting of 60 percent renewable raw materials. 280,000 spectators set a new attendance record for the classic endurance race, which is held in Germany’s Eifel region.

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50 years of Polo – you will find all information here

Since 1975, the Volkswagen Polo has delighted generations of people and has become a pioneer in its class: it has always stood for affordable mobility, timeless design and pioneering technology. With more than 20 million vehicles sold in six generations, the Polo has established itself as one of the most successful models in its class. In 2025, Volkswagen is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the small compact car.