Most concept cars never make it to production, but many preview what an automaker has planned for its future cars in terms of design and technology. As one of the largest mainstream automakers in the world, Volkswagen’s concept cars are typically a bit more conservative than other companies...

Since 2011, the German Design Council has been organising the "Automotive Brand Contest" every year as a brand and design award for the automotive industry. This year Volkswagen is again among the major winners, because a total of eight models have been honoured by the expert jury – with two...

Two top Volkswagen concept cars from Germany will be among the major attractions at this year’s GTI International, Britain’s longest-running and most successful annual event for enthusiasts of the Golf GTI and other related high-performance Volkswagen Group models. GTI International will this...

Volkswagen is preparing to delight automotive fans at the annual Goodwood Festival of Speed on 26-28 June by showcasing four new cars, all of which are making their UK debuts.  These are the Sport Coupé GTE Concept, the XL Sport and the Golf R400, as well as the 2015 Polo R WRC rally car. The...

It was perhaps not the best kept secret that Volkswagen planned a more sporting variant of its ultra-lightweight and ultra-efficient XL1 model. With the XL1, Volkswagen managed the fabled 1-Liter of consumption for 100 KM travelled, but this mid-engine carbon fiber chassis car was designed to be...

If it’s the night before a major European Auto Show then it must be time to spend with the Volkswagen Group. As is typical for the mega-manufacturer, each of their portfolio brands starred in a preview reveal event sure not to leave anyone disappointed. Speaking of not disappointing, the...

Volkswagen's XL1 set out to create the first 1L consumption vehicle. With ultra-lightweight carbon fiber construction, slippery aerodynamics and a ton of other engineering tricks, the XL1 shows what can be done in the name of economy. So the XL Sport seems to contradict that idea in some ways...