Volkswagen Technology News

Wolfsburg, Germany / Palo Alto, California – November 12, 2025 – Just one year after its inception, the joint venture between Rivian and Volkswagen Group, “RV Tech,” is already making significant strides in shaping the future of automotive technology. With a focus on developing a state-of-the-art zonal architecture and software for software-defined vehicles (SDVs), the […]

In a groundbreaking move that merges the worlds of automotive innovation and interactive entertainment, Volkswagen is revolutionising the in-car experience with the exclusive availability of PAC-MAN Championship Edition in over 300,000 vehicles across Europe. This immersive gaming experience, offered through the AirConsole in-car app, is set to transform the way drivers and passengers engage with […]

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles’ Driver-Assist Technology Prevents Accidents and Reduces Costs for UK Van DriversMilton Keynes, UK (4 June 2024) – According to a recent study by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, 45% of UK van drivers report that advanced driver-assistance technology (ADAS) has prevented at least one accident in the past year. The research highlights that parking […]

SVI Engineering, leading specialist manufacturer of armoured products in South Africa, has developed a new discreet armouring package specifically for the latest-generation Volkswagen Amarok, handing the locally built double-cab bakkie inconspicuous level B6 protection. Representing the highest grade of civilian-vehicle armour available in South Africa without a special permit, the concealed B6 package affords occupants […]

SVI Engineering, leading specialist manufacturer of armoured products, has released the fourth episode in its innovative Shoot Through series of videos, this time investigating what happens when a Volkswagen Polo cylinder head takes fire from an AK47 (watch Episode 4 here). “In Episode 2, we shot a cast-iron Volkswagen Polo engine block, which stood up […]

Milton Keynes, UK, 14 March 2023 – Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has launched a new digital tool, Van Fuel Advisor (EV4me), to help business owners determine whether combustion engine or electrified vehicles best suit their business’ requirements. With an ever-expanding selection of electrified vans on the market, as well as potential taxation and total cost of […]

Wolfsburg – Volkswagen is making the all-electric ID. family even more sustainable – including the choice of materials for the interior. During the course of this year, the ID.3, ID.4, ID.5 and ID.7 will receive selected innovations that were first used in mass production in the ID. Buzz2. As one example of this, VW uses […]

First brand to offer all three major smartphone integration platforms; available on virtually every model and nearly every trim Highlights App-Connect, a new technology which makes compatible smartphone integration seamless through Apple CarPlay®, Google Android Auto™, and MirrorLink® Multimedia Campaign stars Hollywood celebrities Michael Peña, Adam Scott and Christopher Mintz-Plasse

Prof. Dr. Martin Winterkorn announces development of 10-speed dual clutch gearbox and high-performance diesel engine Plug-in hybrid most promising alternative drive system Natural gas vehicles offer great potential for sustained mobility Vienna/Wolfsburg, 26 April 2013 – Today at the International Vienna Motor Symposium Prof. Dr. Martin Winterkorn, Chairman of the Board of Management of Volkswagen […]

Today (15 March 2013), Dr Hubert Waltl, the Chairman of the Volkswagen Group South Africa’s Board of Management officially opened the R500 million state-of-the-art Press Shop in Uitenhage. Over the past five years, Volkswagen AG has invested over R5 billion in the modernisation of the Uitenhage manufacturing plant which makes it one of the most […]