Category: Volkswagen (Page 2 of 9)

WOLFSBURG (April 15, 2026) – Everything is new in the ID.3 Neo! The successor to the ID.3 is celebrating its world premiere with a new name and has been extensively enhanced and upgraded. The exterior features include a new vehicle front design based on Volkswagen’s ‘Pure Positive’ design language and a new light design. The interior impresses with a redesigned cockpit landscape with intuitive controls, embedded in interior materials at the level of the next-higher class. The new efficient drive system of the ID.3 Neo – combined with the largest of the three available batteries – additionally enables ranges of up to 630 km (WLTP2). Pre-sales of the electric compact model will start in Germany and many European markets Thursday, April 16, 2026. Continue reading

NEW YORK (April 1, 2026) – Volkswagen of America, Inc. unveiled the all-new 2027 Atlas tonight, on the eve of the New York International Auto Show.

“When we first launched Atlas in 2017, we delivered the space and style the SUV market was missing; practical, well‑designed, and unmistakably Volkswagen,” said Kjell Gruner, president and CEO, Volkswagen of America. “The all‑new 2027 Atlas brings more of what matters: a stronger design, smarter technology, increased power, and a premium feel where it matters most.” Continue reading

Volkswagen of America will reveal the all-new 2027 Volkswagen Atlas at the New York International Auto Show. It will feature strong, muscular proportions and sleeker exterior surfacing. Here’s the first glimpse of the all-new sheetmetal. 

WOLFSBURG (February 18, 2026) – Andreas Mindt, Head of Design Volkswagen Brand, will take on responsibility for Design for the Volkswagen Group starting March 1, 2026. He succeeds Michael Mauer, who is leaving the company on amicable terms as part of a generational transition. Mauer had previously transferred his responsibilities at Porsche to his successor. Continue reading

RESTON, Va. (February 16, 2026) – Ahead of its spring debut at the New York International Auto Show, Volkswagen showcased the capability of the all‑new, second‑generation Atlas. Camouflaged prototypes were put through their paces on a frozen lake in Québec for a true winter test.

RESTON, Va. (February 3, 2026) – Volkswagen of America today announced the launch of a bold new chapter for Drivers wanted®, reimagining a defining part of Volkswagen’s creative history for a new era. Debuting ahead of the Big Game, the campaign invites a new generation to embrace individuality, curiosity, and saying yes when opportunity calls. Continue reading

WOLFSBURG (January 28, 2026) – The Golf GTI is the compact athlete for all situations in life. With more than 2.5 million units produced, it is a true success model. To kick off the anniversary year, Volkswagen is presenting two vehicles from the first generation at the Bremen Classic Motorshow: a Mars Red Golf I GTI from 1979 and a Brilliant Black Golf I GTI from 1983 in the original rally patina. Continue reading

RESTON, Va. (December 16, 2025) – Volkswagen of America, Inc., is proud to announce that Car and Driver magazine has named both the Golf GTI and the Golf R to its prestigious “10Best” list for 2026. This is the 20^th time that the GTI has been awarded the honor and the fifth time for the Golf R. Continue reading

WOLFSBURG, Germany (December 12, 2025) – The Volkswagen Group is starting the next testing phase in Wolfsburg with its self-driving research vehicle Gen.Urban¹. After intensive trials, the Gen.Urban can now drive autonomously in real urban traffic. The research project aims to explore how passengers experience riding in a self-driving vehicle without a traditional steering wheel or pedals – and what requirements this creates for future vehicle concepts. Continue reading

RESTON, Va. (November 20, 2025) – Volkswagen of America today unveiled a restored white-over-blue 1977 T2 microbus that became an unexpected symbol of resilience after surviving the January 2025 Palisades Fire in Southern California. Making its first public appearance since its story captured hearts around the world, the restored T2 is now on display at the 2025 Los Angeles Auto Show for Volkswagen, marking a poignant moment for Volkswagen and its community. Continue reading