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01/13/26

Volkswagen delivers 4.73 million vehicles worldwide and further consolidates its market leadership in Europe

The Volkswagen brand delivered around 4.73 million vehicles to customers worldwide last year. Deliveries therefore virtually matched the prior-year level amid challenging market conditions (–1.4 percent). While a positive trend could be observed particularly in Europe (+5.1 percent) and South America (+18.5 percent), the market environment in China (–8.4 percent) remains challenging. US tariffs also had a marked impact on deliveries in North America (–8.2 percent).

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01/03/26

Models

Volkswagen unveils a new cockpit generation – debuting with the all-new ID. Polo

Volkswagen is opening the doors to the all-new ID. Polo for the first time, offering an exciting glimpse into the interior of its future models. The new holistic design approach, shaped especially by customer feedback, will define the cockpit of upcoming ID. models. Features include new clarity and quality, and intuitive controls, with familiar VW operating patterns adopted and further developed. At the same time, a new software generation brings fresh functions to the ID. Polo. The charm of the 1980s is now present in the vehicle thanks to the retro display: with a single button press, the digital instrument displays transform into screen views reminiscent of the first Golf.

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12/29/25

Company

Emily Cox becomes Volkswagen brand ambassador

Emily Cox becomes the new brand ambassador for Volkswagen. The Austrian actress with Irish-English roots, known from international Netflix productions such as "The Last Kingdom" and the German comedy series "jerks.", stands for versatility and authenticity. In her roles, she embodies multifaceted characters while remaining approachable and down-to-earth – values that also characterize Volkswagen. At Christmas, she celebrated the world premiere of her latest film – "The Physician 2".

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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.

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Volkswagen delivers 4.73 million vehicles worldwide and further consolidates its market leadership in Europe

Volkswagen unveils a new cockpit generation – debuting with the all-new ID. Polo

Emily Cox becomes Volkswagen brand ambassador

50 years of Polo – you will find all information here

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