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Emily Cox becomes Volkswagen brand ambassador
12/29/25

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".
Golf 1 GTI and Golf GTI Edition 50
12/29/25

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.
ID. Polo
12/15/25

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.

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.

50 years of Polo

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