Volkswagen
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FN50 insight and analysis 8 Dec 2020Dealers: BMW is tops again for cars; Volkswagen vans bounce back
JLR and Isuzu make first forays into rankings but, those apart, top 10s see limited shuffling of positions, reports Tom Sharpe
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FN50 insight and analysis 2 Dec 2020Mercedes-Benz vans leads FN50 reliability survey
Sprinter tops the van reliability table and the Vito also sits in the top 10 to cement Mercedes’ position, reports Matt de Prez
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Manufacturer news 27 Oct 2020Brexit: Manufacturers issue company car price warning
Manufacturers are warning leasing companies that they cannot guarantee company car prices beyond the end of the year, even for some models being ordered now.
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Manufacturer news 21 Oct 2020VW ID3 receives five stars in Euro NCAP test
The all-electric VW ID3 has achieved the highest possible score in the Euro NCAP (European New Car Assessment Programme) safety test.
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Manufacturer news 16 Oct 2020Volkswagen opens order book for facelifted Tiguan SUV range
Orders can now be placed for Volkswagen’s revised Tiguan SUV range which is available with six engine and gearbox options as well as a revised trim level.
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Manufacturer news 16 Oct 2020Volkswagen adds 200PS diesel to Arteon range
Volkswagen’s Arteon fastback and Shooting Brake models can now ordered with a new 200PS 2.0 TDI diesel engine.
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Electric fleet news 27 Aug 2020Affordability driving electric vehicle demand, says Jato
Covid-19’s impact on the economy is not denting interest in electric vehicles (EVs), with record-breaking registrations in Europe, last month.
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Manufacturer news 1 Jul 2020Volkwagen adds PHEV to revised Tiguan SUV range
Volkswagen’s revised Tiguan SUV range will include an eHybrid plug-in hybrid version, offering an electric-only range of around 30 miles.
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Manufacturer news 15 Jun 2020How are fleet manufacturers meeting the challenges of Covid-19? Volkswagen Cars responds
Fleet News surveyed major manufacturers to find out how they were responding to the coronavirus pandemic. This is Volkswagen Cars response.
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Manufacturer news 29 Apr 2020VW Group: Operating profit down by more than 80%
Coronavirus has seen profits tumble and vehicle deliveries decrease by almost a quarter at Volkswagen Group in the first quarter of 2020.
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Manufacturer news 16 Apr 2020Volkswagen resumes production as factories re-open
Volkswagen car plants are to restart production, with factories in Zwickau and Bratislava (Slovakia) the first to open next week.
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Manufacturer news 9 Apr 2020VW Group installed emissions ‘defeat devices’, say UK judge
A High Court judge has concluded that the Volkswagen Group did install illegal emissions defeat devices to its cars, ruling in favour of a class action.
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Manufacturer news 16 Mar 2020Coronavirus: Manufacturers assessing Covid-19 impact
Carmakers insist that lead times and the availability of parts for the aftermarket are not being impacted by the spread of coronavirus (Covid-19).
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NEWS 11 Mar 2020BMW Group UK wins 2020 Fleet News Fleet Manufacturer of the Year Award
BMW has retained its title as Fleet Manufacturer of the Year for the second year running, taking its trophy haul to four at this year’s Fleet News Awards.
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News 6 Mar 2020Centrica and Volkswagen Group partner up for charging solutions
Centrica has signed a deal with Volkswagen to install home charging stations through its British Gas brand for all Volkswagen Group brand customers in the UK.
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Fleet industry news 5 Mar 2020Centrica strikes EV home charge point deal with VW Group
Centrica and Volkswagen Group have agreed a three-year partnership to provide home charging units for new EV owners.
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Manufacturer news 26 Feb 2020VW to launch flagship Touareg R with plug-in hybrid
Volkswagen is adding a new range-topping R version to the Touareg line-up, featuring a plug-in hybrid powertrain.
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Manufacturer news 14 Feb 2020Volkswagen adds Match trim level to Polo supermini range
Volkswagen has added a Match trim level to its Polo supermini line-up, replacing the SE equipment grade.
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Manufacturer news 13 Feb 2020VW and EON develop new solution for ultra-fast charging EVs
Volkswagen Group Components and EON have developed a prototype rapid electric vehicle (EV) charger that can be installed more quickly and cheaply than current units.
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Manufacturer news 4 Feb 2020Hermes becomes VW’s first We Deliver courier partner
Volkswagen has begun trials of its new in-car delivery service We Deliver with partner Hermes.
