All Press Releases
This section contains all current press releases on topics and news items concerning Volkswagen.
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Record deliveries for the Volkswagen brand in September
The Volkswagen brand delivered 593,700 vehicles worldwide in September 2017, an eight percent increase compared with last year. In total, 4.49 million vehicles from the brand were handed over to customers worldwide from January to September. This represents a three percent increase compared with the previous year. Jürgen Stackmann, Volkswagen Brand Board Member for Sales, commented: "September was indeed a record-breaking month for the Volkswagen brand. It was the strongest month for deliveries in the history of Volkswagen, not only worldwide, but for the individual markets of China, Canada, Chile, Poland, Sweden and Slovakia as well. There are also clear signs of an upturn in the home market of Germany; current orders are well above the previous month. The Clearly positive dynamic for the brand continues in all regions. Growth in third quarter was seven percent higher than previous year" -
Volkswagen Group Night at the IAA 2017: Volkswagen brand presents the new ID. CROZZ
The countdown has begun for a breakthrough in electric mobility, and 2020 could represent the turning point. That is because the Volkswagen brand is accelerating into this new era by developing a new generation of innovative electric vehicles – the ID., ID. BUZZ and ID.CROZZ. Dr Herbert Diess, Chairman of the Volkswagen Brand Board of Management, had this to say at the Volkswagen Group Night: "The Volkswagen Brand will be investing 6 billion euros in electric mobility over the next five years. Our task is to make modern technology available to many people. This is especially important in times of technological transformation. One thing is clear: The Golf of the future must once again be a people's car!". -
Volkswagen brand boosts deliveries in August by 9.3 percent
In August 2017, the Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand delivered 495,200 vehicles throughout the world. Jürgen Stackmann, Volkswagen Brand Board Member for Sales, commented: "In August, the positive trend in demand for Volkswagen models continued in all sales regions – a development that was already in evidence in the second quarter. Especially growth in South and North America as well as China is increasingly dynamic. Volkswagen is also growing in Europe, with the exception of Germany." -
Ready to Roc! – World premiere of the new T-Roc
As part of the biggest model offensive in its history, Volkswagen is extending its model range by adding a compact-class crossover: the T-Roc. The new crossover from Volkswagen brings fresh impetus to the compact SUV class. It offers maximum personalisation, innovative digitalisation, perfect connectivity, leading-edge driver assistance systems, dynamic engines and above all modern, expressive design. A car that is just as much at home in the city as it is on rough terrain. -
Premiere at the IAA: update of the Golf Sportsvan, featuring Traffic Jam Assist, gesture control and new TSI offering
Since mid-2014, the Golf Sportsvan has been the vehicle of choice for those who swear by the Golf yet are looking for extra seat height, flexibility and space. Volkswagen has now refreshed its compact van with an update, which will be seen for the first time at the IAA International Motor Show in Frankfurt am Main (12 – 24 September). As for technology, the new Golf Sportsvan features items such as three new TSI petrol engines, an expanded range of assistance systems, a new generation of infotainment systems (top system with gesture control) as well as more features in the standard equipment line-up. In terms of appearance, the Golf Sportsvan now makes its mark with its precision-sharpened design. -
Decision to manufacture an electric VW Microbus based on the iconic design of the ID. BUZZconcept
The ID. BUZZ concept car from Volkswagen is being further developed in preparation for its launch as a production vehicle. The Chairmen of the Board of Management of the Volkswagen and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles brands, Dr Herbert Diess and Dr Eckhard Scholz, announced their production decision today at the Concours d'Elegance in Pebble Beach, California, a unique show for both extraordinary historic cars and new concept vehicles. "Just the right place for the ID. BUZZ," explains Diess. "The vehicle is an important pillar in Volkswagen's electric drive initiative and carries the Microbus driving feeling into the future." -
Spearheading a new class: the new T-Roc
With the presentation of the new T-Roc in eight days' time, Volkswagen will be introducing a new model that is all set to make waves in the compact SUV class: the all new crossover model boasts crisp proportions, a progressive design and a wealth of innovations. -
Volkswagen brand deliveries rise in July
The Volkswagen brand delivered 467,000 vehicles to customers worldwide in July 2017, an increase of four percent compared with the previous year. Jürgen Stackmann, Volkswagen Brand Board Member for Sales, commented: "The positive trend in the Volkswagen brand's deliveries continued in July. As a result, our figures for January to July are slightly higher than last year. Once again, a large share of this positive development is attributable to our SUV offensive. We intend to continue this trend during the course of the year with the upcoming model launches." -
Golf R with performance technology from motorsport High-performance brakes and titanium exhaust system
Golf R and Golf R Variant provide with 228 kW / 310 PS the power and dynamic handling of sports cars. Their tuning can optionally be further enhanced via exclusive 'Performance' packs. These include 'Performance' disc brakes and semi-slicks for driving on the track. Also specially designed for the two- and four-door Golf R is a 'Performance' exhaust system. The 'Performance' options thus offer the finest motorsport technologies – for the track and for everyday motoring. -
Successful business development at Volkswagen
The Volkswagen brand has continued its good start to the year in the second quarter and maintained its positive business development. Both sales revenue and operating profit rose in the first half of 2017. In the year to June, with the new demarcation between Group and brand which has applied since the beginning of the year, sales revenue rose by about 8 percent compared with the prior-year period to €39.9 billion. On a comparable basis, operating profit was doubled, reaching €1.8 (0.9) billion in the first half of the year. Following the positive performance of the brand in the first six months, Volkswagen has confirmed its return forecast for the year as a whole. The Board of Management of the Volkswagen brand expects operating return on sales to be at the upper end of the range from 2.5 to 3.5%.