Volkswagen is launching a longer ID. Buzz Cargo LWB electric van
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The standard Volkswagen ID. Buzz is available with a long-wheelbase (LWB) version, and the Cargo version will be too soon. more…
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VW’s new ID. Polo is apparently sold out, with over 30,000 orders and a 10-month waitlist
By Peter Johnson
Volkswagen’s new ID. Polo EV is apparently sold out after receiving over 30,000 orders. Buyers are now being told it will be at least a 10-month wait. more…
Setting the course for the future of the Osnabrück site
Volkswagen AG reached an agreement on Monday with the State of Lower Saxony and Aurelius Capital on the possible sale of Volkswagen Osnabrück GmbH. The aim of the transaction is to preserve the site over the long term. The plan provides for Aurelius, as the majority owner, to take over Volkswagen Osnabrück GmbH together with the State of Lower Saxony. Read on
Luxury EV Inventory Is Piling Up – and It’s the OEMs Who Need to Act
By Holly
MarketCheck data shows EV inventory is taking longer to sell across major US brands. Analysis of Days on Site and OEM incentives reveals growing inventory pressure at GMC, Volkswagen, Ford and Chevrolet, with mass-market EVs now recording a wider turnover gap than luxury models. The post Luxury EV Inventory Is Piling Up – and It’s the OEMs Who Need to Act first appeared on MARKETCHECK.
Marianne Heiß returns to the Supervisory Board
Marianne Heiß returns to the Supervisory Board of Volkswagen AG. Effective forthwith, she has been appointed by court order to serve as a Supervisory Board member until the next Annual General Meeting and fills the vacant seat on the shareholder side. Furthermore, the members of the Supervisory Board elected Marianne Heiß Chair of the Audit Committee. She already served as a Supervisory Board member from February 2018 to July 2025. Read on Consumption data: Neu im Aufsichtsrat der Volkswagen AG: Marianne Heiß besetzt mit sofortiger Wirkung die vakante Position im Gremium auf Anteilseiger-Seit…
Supervisory Board approves Future Plan 2030: A strong signal for Volkswagen Group
Today, the Supervisory Board of the Volkswagen Group unanimously approved the Executive Board’s Future Plan 2030. As the automotive industry and its markets undergo their fastest and most fundamental shift to date, it enables the Volkswagen Group to pave the way for sustainable long-term success. The Future Plan 2030 sets the stage to make the Volkswagen Group and its brands stronger, more competitive and better positioned for the future. The Executive Board will now jointly drive the necessary measures, collaborating with the brands, subsidiaries and employee representatives. Read on
Supervisory Board appoints Erika Rasch as Board Member for Human Resources at Volkswagen AG
At its meeting today, the Supervisory Board of Volkswagen AG appointed Erika Rasch to the Group Board of Management effective October 1, 2026, and assigned her responsibility for Human Resources. She therefore also takes on the role of Labor Director. Thomas Schäfer has served in this position on an interim basis since July 2025. Erika Rasch joins Volkswagen from the Robert Bosch Group, where she latterly held responsibility for Global Human Resources (HR). Read on
Brand Group Core appoints new leaders for key market and sales positions
Brand Group Core (BGC), the organizational alliance of the volume brands within the Volkswagen Group, is reshuffling key responsibilities in markets and sales. Read on
Marco Schubert to become a member of the Extended Executive Committee of the Volkswagen Group for the North American Region
The Volkswagen Group has appointed Marco Schubert as a member of the Extended Executive Committee for the North America region effective October 1, 2026. In this new function, he will report directly to Oliver Blume. Marco Schubert currently serves as a Member of the Board of Management for Sales and Marketing at Audi and as a member of the Extended Executive Committee of the Volkswagen Group with responsibility for Sales, Marketing and After Sales. Kjell Gruner is leaving the company to pursue new professional challenges. Read on
Martin Sander to take over Sales and Marketing at Audi
Ingolstadt, September 2, 2026 – The Volkswagen Group and AUDI AG are filling two key Board of Management positions: Martin Sander, currently Member of the Board of Management for Sales, Marketing and After Sales at the Volkswagen brand, is returning to Audi and will take over the Board of Management responsibility for Sales and Marketing effective October 1, 2026. Marco Schubert will become a member of the Extended Executive Committee of the Volkswagen Group for the North American region. In this new function, he will assume responsibility for the overall management of the North America regio…
Martin Sander to take over Sales and Marketing at Audi
Ingolstadt, September 2, 2026 – The Volkswagen Group and AUDI AG are filling two key Board of Management positions: Martin Sander, currently Member of the Board of Management for Sales, Marketing and After Sales at the Volkswagen brand, is returning to Audi and will take over the Board of Management responsibility for Sales and Marketing effective October 1, 2026. Marco Schubert will become a member of the Extended Executive Committee of the Volkswagen Group for the North American region. In this new function, he will assume responsibility for the overall management of the North America regio…
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. Read on
These are the Last 10 Petrol-Powered Hot Hatches Left in Britain in 2026
The market for electric hot hatches is burgeoning, with long-time stalwarts of the genre like Volkswagen, Peugeot, Renault (through the Alpine brand) and Vauxhall all rolling out sporty plug-in hatches.
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. Read on
Volkswagen Group stays on track in challenging environment and expects improved margin in the second half of the year
The Volkswagen Group has published its half-year figures for 2026. Read on
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 availa…
Affordable entry into electric mobility: the all-new ID. Polo is now available with a 37-kWh battery
Volkswagen is starting pre-sales for the new ID. Polo with a 37-kWh battery with immediate effect. It enables entry into electric mobility at great value for money and is optimally tailored to the requirements of everyday urban life. The Trend model marks the start from 24,995 euros. The Life and Style specification lines can also be combined with the 37-kWh battery and are available from 29,195 euros. The variant with a smaller battery is being launched just a few weeks after the ID. Polo with the 52-kWh battery. Read on Consumption data: ID. Polo (85 kW ) - combined energy consumption 14.8-…
World premiere of the all-new electric ID. Cross: premium class in compact format
Volkswagen presents the new ID. Cross. The all-electric compact SUV combines a stylish and powerful design, technologies from the luxury class and a well thought-out overall concept in one vehicle. At an entry-level price of around 28,000 euros, the ID. Cross offers a level of quality, comfort and equipment that sets new standards in the small car and compact segment. This is reflected in the feel-good ambience in the interior, which was achieved through finely crafted materials, fabric-covered surfaces and high seating comfort. In addition, the new Innovision infotainment system ensures intu…
Volkswagen Group delivers 4.1 million vehicles in the first half of the year – Order book for all-electric vehicles in Europe rises by more than 50 percent
On July 10, 2026, the Volkswagen Group published the deliveries for the first half of 2026. Read on
The new Tiguan EDITION 20: Volkswagen celebrates two decades of a success story
Volkswagen is now presenting the new Tiguan EDITION 20. The anniversary model with R-Line exterior, a new colour and a host of exclusive details can be ordered from today, with prices starting from 48,180 euros (for 1.5 TSI with 110 kW/150 PS). The company is therefore paying tribute to a vehicle that has shaped the SUV segment for two decades and contributed to the success of the Volkswagen brand. More than nine million Tiguan vehicles have been sold worldwide since the market launch in 2007 up to the end of May 2026. The popular SUV has also been the Volkswagen Group’s top-selling model sin…
Executive Board Presents Future Plan
The Executive Board of the Volkswagen Group is continuing the strategic realignment of the company to sustainably strengthen its competitiveness. In today's meeting, the Executive Board presented the Supervisory Board with a comprehensive package of measures comprising 12 initiatives and the 2030 target picture. In the global market environment, it is essential to make the company even more resilient, efficient and agile. The Executive Board has already begun implementing initial measures of its future plan. These include, with immediate effect, reducing complexity and variant complexity in t…
Volkswagen Group Award 2026 recognizes outstanding supplier performance and the importance of a strong supplier network
Under the motto “WE CIRCLE”, the Volkswagen Group gathered around 130 key suppliers at the Autostadt in Wolfsburg to align on strategic priorities and the path forward. The exchange emphasized shared responsibility, trust, and continuous learning across companies, brands, and regions. The Group Award ceremony concluded the full-day dialogue on collaboration and future priorities across the value chain. Eleven suppliers were honoured for outstanding performance, recognizing the contribution of the supply base to the Group’s transformation. Read on
Key step towards streamlining investment portfolio: Volkswagen Group enters into exclusive arrangement with Bain Capital for sale of majority stake in Everllence
The Volkswagen Group has entered into an exclusive arrangement with Bain Capital for the sale of its majority stake in Everllence – 51 percent of the shares are to be transferred. With this envisaged transaction, Volkswagen wants to significantly strengthen its own financial position as its transformation moves forward. In the medium term, Volkswagen intends to remain a major shareholder in Everllence with a 49 percent stake. The envisaged leveraged buy-out transaction generates proceeds¹︎ of approx. 7.4 billion euros for Volkswagen. The company, which ranks among the world's leading manufact…
Volkswagen Group and Elli bring Vehicle-to-Grid offer to the volume market
Volkswagen Group subsidiary Elli is taking the next major step for the energy ecosystem of electric vehicles and is bringing Vehicle-to-Grid charging to market maturity. Together with the brands Volkswagen, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles and CUPRA, Elli is presenting at Power2Drive, the international leading trade fair for electric mobility in Munich, how bidirectional charging can soon be translated into a scalable, customer-focused offer that is integrated into the energy industry. The new product package is initially aimed at customers in Germany and consists of an Elli BiDi Charger, Volks…
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