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Volkswagen starts pre-sales for new full hybrid with 125 kW for Golf and T-Roc

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World premiere of the all-new electric ID. Cross: 
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The all-new ID. Polo is now available with a 37-kWh battery

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The new Tiguan EDITION 20:
Volkswagen celebrates two decades of a success story

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100-per-cent electric, 100-per-cent GTI:
Volkswagen presents the all-new ID. Polo GTI

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Volkswagen celebrates 75th anniversary in South Africa
08/31/26
Company

Volkswagen celebrates 75th anniversary in South Africa

For a third of the time there has been a Uitenhage (now Kariega), there has been Volkswagen in Uitenhage. The small industrial town in South Africa’s Eastern Cape province, established in 1804, has been home to Volkswagen for 75 years, during which time the brand has built their legacy within the country. The makers of the People’s Car are celebrating their 75th anniversary of building and selling Volkswagens in South Africa, marking the first Beetle being built in the Kariega factory.
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Brand Group Core boosts operating result in first half – new Core Executive Committee strengthens cross-brand cooperation
07/24/26
Company

Brand Group Core boosts operating result in first half – new Core Executive Committee strengthens cross-brand cooperation

The Brand Group Core (BGC), the organizational entity combining the volume brands of the Volkswagen Group, recorded an operating result of 3.61 billion euros in the first half of 2026, 4.5 percent more than in the corresponding prior-year period. Year-on-year, the operating margin improved slightly to 4.9 percent.
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T-Roc Hybrid
07/21/26
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New drive option: Volkswagen starts pre-sales for new full hybrid with 125 kW for Golf and T-Roc

Volkswagen is starting pre-sales in Germany of a new full hybrid drive for the Golf and T-Roc models. The first version to be launched offers an output of 125 kW (170 PS), featuring frequent fully electric driving in everyday life – without any external charging at all. With the new Golf Hybrid or T-Roc Hybrid, Volkswagen is expanding its range for customers who value low consumption, lower CO₂ emissions and a high level of comfort – without sacrificing driving pleasure. Prices start at 41,400 euros for the Golf Hybrid with the R-Line specification. The T-Roc Style with hybrid drive is available from 44,470 euros.
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