Volkswagen UK
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Gallery Article 16 Mar
Pictures: VW ID 2all concept reveals budget ambitions and new EV design philosophy
Volkswagen looks set to adopt a more familiar design philosophy for its future electric vehicles (EV) following the reveal of its ID 2all concept car.
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Gallery Article 2 Mar
Pictures: Volkswagen unveils updated ID 3 EV
Volkswagen refreshed the design of its ID 3 electric vehicle (EV) two years after it became the debut model in a new range of zero-emissions models.
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Opinion 12 Jan
Stability will be key as EV revolution accelerates in 2023, opinion
Much has been made of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s recent pledge to boost the economy, with commentators analysing how his priorities for 2023 will impact various sectors.
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Manufacturer 4 Jan
VW to shift EV range into ‘upper segments’ with new ID.7 saloon
Volkswagen is preparing to propel its electric vehicle (EV) model range into the automotive sector’s “upper segments” with new ID 7 saloon.
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Manufacturer 5 Dec
Volkswagen Group UK leadership changes geared for agency model direct car sales
Volkswagen Group has rolled-out a new leadership structure across its five brands with direct sales roles introduced to reflect its move to an agency model for selling cars and commercial vehicles in the UK.
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Acquisitions and deals 30 Nov
Yeomans acquires 11 Audi, Volkswagen and Skoda dealerships from Helston Garages
Yeomans Group has completed the acquisition of 11 Audi, Volkswagen, VW Commercial Vehicles and Skoda franchised car dealerships from Helston Garages for an undisclosed sum.
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Market Insight 4 Nov
Doomed Fiesta accelerates Ford’s UK car registrations ahead of Volkswagen
Another near doubling of new car registrations from Ford was led by the doomed Fiesta hatchback during October, Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) data shows.
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Supplier News 12 Oct
Ohme to ‘drive value’ as new Volkswagen Group EV chargepoint partner
Ohme chief executive Peter McDonald says the electric vehicle (EV) charge point provider will prove its value to car retailers and customers after striking up a new partnership with the Volkswagen Group.
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Opinion 23 Sep
Car retail must keep driving green travel agenda despite rising energy prices, opinion
In the latest of a monthly 'guest opinion' feature Volkswagen Financial Services UK chief executive Mike Todd explains why the automotive sector must continue to drive the green travel agenda despite rising energy prices.
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Car Dealer News 13 Sep
Eastern Western Motor Group in race to open Volkswagen Van Centre Edinburgh
Eastern Western Motor Group (EWMG) is working “tirelessly” to establish a new Volkswagen Van Centre after being appointed as the commercial vehicle brand’s franchisee in Edinburgh.
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Manufacturer 22 Aug
Order books open for ID. Buzz Cargo as EV MPV sales soar
Volkswagen has opened its order books for the ID. Buzz Cargo commercial vehicle version of its newly-launched zero-emissions MPV.
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Manufacturer 28 Jul
Volkswagen Group expects vehicle supply shortages to improve in H2
Volkswagen Group expects its vehicle supply issues to improve in the second half of 2022, with a more “normalised” model mix expected to reach its car retailers.
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Long Term 10 Jun
Long-term car review: Effortless Volkswagen Arteon leaves you thirsty for more
The time has come for the Volkswagen Arteon to leave AM’s hands and find its future home with another family or company.
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Manufacturer 25 May
Kia EV6 and VW Multivan among Euro NCAP's five-star crash test performers
Top Euro NCAP safety test results have been delivered by the Kia EV6, Volvo C40 Recharge, Mercedes-Benz C-Class and Volkswagen Multivan in its latest round of crash tests.
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Car Dealer News 24 May
Lookers continues VW dealership upgrades with £2.1m investment in Preston
Lookers has continued to invest in its Volkswagen car dealerships with an investment of £2.1 million to transform its Preston franchised site into a “showcase location” for the German brand.
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Manufacturer 10 May
Nissan Qashqai and VW ID.5 driving aids rated in Euro NCAP safety tests
Euro NCAP has rated the assisted driving technology offered by the Nissan Qashqai and Volkswagen ID.5 as “very good” in a series of tests that also put the Polestar 2 and Jaguar I-Pace through their paces.
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Manufacturer 8 Apr
Fire risk recall affects nearly 10,000 Volkswagen Group UK hybrid cars
Almost 10,000 Audi, VW, Cupra Seat and Skoda plug-in hybrids (PHEV) are being recalled to franchised UK car dealerships amid concerns about a fire risk to motorists.
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Car Dealer News 9 Mar
Lookers’ £3m Volkswagen Teesside dealership redevelopment nears completion
Lookers is close to completing a £3 million major redevelopment of its Volkswagen Teeside dealership in a move that will bring car and van sales together at a single site.
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Latest News 28 Feb
Johnsons Cars Volkswagen showroom sold for £15 million
Johnsons Cars’ Solihull Volkswagen showroom site has been sold for £15 million after being identified as a “none-core asset” by its new owner.
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Manufacturer 10 Feb
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles launches mobile camping units
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has launched a range of mini-mobile camping units, offering a kitchen area, bed, water supply, and storage space.