Work on a successor to the Volkswagen Beetle had already begun in Wolfsburg in the late 1960s. Several concept vehicles were created, including the EA (development order) 276. The EA 276 from 1969 already exhibited many features of the later successful Golf model such as front engine, hatchback with large boot lid and torsion beam … Read more
The first series-production Volkswagen Golf rolled off the production line in Wolfsburg in March 1974 and was available at dealerships from May in the same year. A new era definitively began where the Beetle had dominated the scene with its rear-mounted engine and rear-wheel drive for many decades: the era of the front-mounted engine installed … Read more
The new Passat – Volkswagen’s most aerodynamic estate car to date – is now available to order in the UK. It comes with impressive efficiency credentials that are sure to appeal to families and fleet managers, plus a revised interior with a new cockpit, large displays and a new infotainment menu structure. Prices start from … Read more
Volkswagen is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Golf. Series production of the bestseller started in Wolfsburg in March 1974. More than 37 million units have followed that first Golf to date. Purely in mathematical terms, this means that over 2,000 people around the world have opted to buy a new Golf every single day … Read more
Volkswagen is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Golf. Series production of the bestseller started in Wolfsburg in March 1974. More than 37 million units have followed that first Golf to date. Purely in mathematical terms, this means that over 2,000 people around the world have opted to buy a new Golf every single day … Read more
Volkswagen is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Golf. Series production of the bestseller started in Wolfsburg in March 1974. More than 37 million units have followed that first Golf to date. Purely in mathematical terms, this means that over 2,000 people around the world have opted to buy a new Golf every single day … Read more
Volkswagen is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Golf. Series production of the bestseller started in Wolfsburg in March 1974. More than 37 million units have followed that first Golf to date. Purely in mathematical terms, this means that over 2,000 people around the world have opted to buy a new Golf every single day … Read more
75 years ago, two Volkswagen Type 1 vehicles landed on the shores of New York, marking the first attempt to sell the vehicle, better known today as the Beetle, to Americans. Seventy-five years later, the iconic automaker is celebrating its humble beginnings, recognizing those who have woven the brand into the cultural fabric of the … Read more
Volkswagen was determined not to ruffle any feathers when its new T-Cross went on sale, and decided it needed a name to fit the bill for a particularly vibrant-coloured paint for the car. The company hatched a plan to let the public decide – and Rubber Ducky yellow was born. The new T-Cross went on … Read more
The new third-generation Tiguan – Volkswagen’s biggest-selling model globally – is now available to order in the UK. On-the-road recommended retail prices start from £34,060. The new Tiguan has a completely new look, taking design cues from other recent Volkswagen models, while new IQ. LED headlights frame a glass-covered horizontal bar with optionally integrated LED … Read more