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This is an overview of articles and relevant publications of the Group, its brands and business units.
“True Volkswagen”: Volkswagen realigns its model range around core values
Volkswagen will be presenting the results of three years of intensive development work at the IAA MOBILITY 2025 (8-14 September) in Munich, signalling the brand’s new direction. Inspired by the phrase “True Volkswagen”, the company has really honed in on typical Volkswagen strengths such as clean design with recognition factor, high standards of quality, an attractive price-performance ratio, intuitive operating concepts and innovative technologies.
Epiq show car: Škoda’s bold vision of its most affordable all-electric SUV revealed
Škoda Auto has unveiled its new Epiq show car, offering a clear preview of its forthcoming all-electric city SUV crossover. The model features a bold, minimalist design and innovative elements that highlight practical solutions, making the Epiq an ideal companion for everyday use. It represents an important step in Škoda’s electrification strategy and reflects the brand’s commitment to delivering appealing, innovative, and affordable electric vehicles. A seamless digital experience with advanced technologies and assistance systems will complement the driving experience. The Epiq debuted at the Volkswagen Group media workshop ahead of the IAA in Munich, alongside the other models in the Electric Urban Car Family (EUCF) of Volkswagen’s Brand Group Core (BGC).
CUPRA Raval Debuts at IAA Mobility 2025
The future of urban electric mobility took center stage in Munich as CUPRA unveiled a camouflaged version of its upcoming electric compact car, the CUPRA Raval.
The superior all-rounder among sports cars: the Porsche 911 Turbo S
Porsche is presenting the top-of-the-range model of the 911 series at the IAA Mobility motor show in Munich: an innovative twin-turbo powertrain with T-Hybrid technology makes the new 911 Turbo S the most powerful production 911 to date.
World premiere at the IAA: with the ID. CROSS Concept, Volkswagen is presenting a compact SUV for affordable electric mobility
Volkswagen, the largest supplier of electric cars in Germany and Europe in 2025, will be presenting an electric compact SUV at IAA MOBILITY in Munich (8-14 September): the ID. CROSS Concept. It is just as suitable for the city as it is for long journeys. Thomas Schäfer, CEO of the Volkswagen brand, Head of the Brand Group Core and member of the Group Board of Management: "From the very beginning, my goal was to shape the best version of the Volkswagen brand of all time. The near-production concept car of the future ID. CROSS1 demonstrates that we are now truly delivering – with a new design, many technologies only seen in higher classes previously, improved operability and quality – and, at last, again the 'right' name. With this new Volkswagen generation, we are now delivering on our promises".
Porsche Wireless Charging: Inductive charging for a convenient energy supply
Wireless charging has already radically simplified the use of the mobile phone: simply place the smartphone in a charging cradle and the energy flows. Porsche will soon be offering this user-friendly technology for electric cars as well: The company will be the first car manufacturer to bring an 11 kW charging system with a one-box base plate for battery-electric vehicles to market maturity. One-Box means that apart from the floor plate mounted at the parking lot, there is no longer any need to install a wallbox or control unit.
New naming strategy at Volkswagen: The ID. 2all show car will become the ID. Polo in series production – more models to follow
Volkswagen is also setting the course for the future when it comes to model names: with a new naming strategy that also transfers the familiar designations of combustion-engine models to its all-electric ID. family. The first model to be launched will be the ID. Polo1 from 2026. The concept car is known as the ID. 2all.
World premiere of the T-Roc: new generation of the best seller is high quality and innovative
The time has come: Volkswagen presents the new T-Roc! Developed completely from scratch, the second generation of the best seller boasts an expressive design and innovative drive systems. The high-quality interior features a newly designed cockpit, an infotainment screen measuring up to 33 centimetres (13 inches) and background lighting that creates a lounge-like atmosphere. In addition, the T-Roc offers more space in the interior and luggage compartment. New assist systems and technologies from higher vehicle classes complete the model. Examples include Travel Assist and the driving experience control. Pre-sales of the new T-Roc start in Germany on 27 August, with the market launch scheduled for November. Prices start at 30,845 euros for the 1.5 eTSI with 85 kW/115 PS.
Volkswagen at the IAA MOBILITY 2025: Experience the brand world anew in Open Space Munich
At this year’s IAA MOBILITY, the Volkswagen brand is underlining its claim to offer mobility for everyone: VW is presenting four new models at the freely accessible event area in Munich city center.
A milestone in the transformation: Volkswagen delivers the 1.5 millionth all-electric ID. model
The Volkswagen brand has reached a significant milestone in its transformation to electromobility. In the presence of the Minister President of Lower Saxony Olaf Lies, the 1.5 millionth vehicle worldwide from the all-electric ID. family was today handed over to a customer at the Volkswagen plant in Emden. The anniversary vehicle is a black ID.7 Tourer Pro, which raises the bar in its class with a range of up to 606 kilometers.
