All Press Releases
This section contains all current press releases on topics and news items concerning Volkswagen.
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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. -
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". -
The original turns 50 – Volkswagen celebrates five decades of GTI in 2026
It is the world’s most successful compact sports car: the Golf GTI. The original in its class. More than 2.5 million units have been produced to date. In 2026, the Golf GTI will turn 50 – and this will be celebrated with a variety of national and international classic events, the exclusive anniversary model Golf GTI EDITION 50, and the world premiere of the first all-electric GTI. -
Reinventing a bestseller: ID. Polo on the road to series production
The countdown to the new ID. Polo is on: Just a few months before its world premiere, a fleet of almost production-ready ID. Polo prototypes is covering the final test kilometres in numerous regions worldwide. The goal: to achieve the highest quality and perfection in detail, as well as fine-tuning the driving characteristics. -
New T-Roc receives top rating of five stars in Euro NCAP tests
With the new T-Roc, another Volkswagen model has achieved the maximum rating of five stars in Euro NCAP tests. The outstanding overall score is proof of the compact SUV’s holistic safety concept, which meets the current, particularly demanding test procedure. The new T-Roc is therefore among the best vehicles in its class. Euro NCAP (the European New Car Assessment Programme) announced the latest results of its safety tests this morning. -
Historic success: Volkswagen is the first manufacturer to receive the ‘Das Goldene Lenkrad’ award for four models
With the ‘Goldene Lenkrad’ (The Golden Steering Wheel) award, the trade magazine AUTO BILD and the BILD am SONNTAG newspaper recognise outstanding new models every year. This year, the Volkswagen brand has achieved exceptional success and is the first manufacturer in the 49-year history of the Golden Steering Wheel to win in as many as four categories. The Golf GTI EDITION 50 prevails in the compact class against two electrically powered competitors, while the ID.7 GTX Tourer wins in the upper mid-size class against two models from German premium manufacturers. The new Tayron wins as the best family car against two SUVs from the Czech Republic and Sweden, and the new T-Roc, which will be available at dealerships from this week, receives the editorial prize as "Best car under 40,000 euros". -
Brand Group Core boosts vehicle sales, sales revenue and result – restructuring costs have adverse impact
In the first nine months of 2025, the Brand Group Core continued its positive development and significantly improved vehicle sales, sales revenue and the operating result. The main drivers of this positive development were cost reductions resulting from the performance programs of the brands, as a result of which the operating result of the brand group grew 6.8% to 4.7 billion euros (+6.8%). Successful model launches and strong demand for models such as the Tayron, T-Cross und ID.7 Tourer, as well as the new Volkswagen Transporter/Multivan, CUPRA Terramar and Škoda Elroq also contributed to this success. However, the ramp-up of the lower-margin electric vehicles as well as expenses for US import duties had a significant negative influence on the cumulative result. Restructuring measures, especially for the Volkswagen brand, had further negative impact on the result and net cash flow. -
Available to order now: The new Golf GTI EDITION 50 – the most powerful production model in the history of the GTI
Volkswagen is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the GTI next year. An exclusive model is being launched in time for the anniversary: the Golf GTI EDITION 50. With an output of 239 kW (325 PS) and a torque of 420 Nm, it is the most powerful production GTI to date. The compact sports car reaches its top speed at 270 km/h. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 5.3 seconds. The anniversary model also impresses with outstanding driving dynamics and exclusive equipment details. The Golf GTI EDITION 50 can be ordered now, with prices starting at 54,540 euros. -
A milestone for greater road safety: more than two million vehicles produced with Car2X
Connectivity can make driving a car safer, more convenient and more efficient. The production of more than two million Volkswagen models with Car2X for Europe is therefore an important step towards fewer road traffic accidents. The vehicles networked via Car2X use the principle of local swarm intelligence and can communicate both with each other and with the local traffic infrastructure in real time. In critical situations, the traffic hazard alert assist system can then display a warning message in the digital cockpit to vehicle occupants. The system is available in numerous Volkswagen models – partly as standard, partly as optional equipment.
