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The new Volkswagen Golf R
06/26/24
Models

World premiere for the most powerful Golf: New R and R Variant launch with 245 kW (333 PS)

The Golf R and Golf R Variant are on the starting line: Volkswagen presents the two new top-of-the-range Golf models in a world premiere. They come with optimised driving dynamics, exclusive standard equipment and an output of 245 kW (333 PS). The new maximum output has increased by 10 kW (14 PS) compared with the predecessors of these models. The top speed of 250 km/h can be boosted by another 20 km/h to 270 km/h with the optional R-Performance package. This makes these two Golf R versions the world’s fastest Volkswagen production models, alongside the Arteon R Shooting Brake. Pre-sales start on 3 July in Germany. The Golf R will be available from €53,795, and from €55,065 as an estate (Golf R Variant). An additional option: the Golf R Black Edition, an exclusive all-black model available from €58,440.
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ChatGPT is now available in many Volkswagen models
06/21/24
Technology

ChatGPT is now available in many Volkswagen models

Volkswagen models featuring the new-generation infotainment system are now also equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) of ChatGPT. The AI-based research tool is available in all new vehicles in the all-electric ID. family, as well as in the new Golf, new Tiguan and new Passat. It can be accessed using the IDA voice assistant and offers a range of new options that go far beyond the voice control previously available. For example, customers can now have search results read out to them, and can interact with the car using natural language.
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Volkswagen Launches Inclusivity Campaign for the European Championship: ‘One Europe. One Feeling. One Football.’
06/19/24
Company

Volkswagen Launches Inclusivity Campaign for the European Championship: ‘One Europe. One Feeling. One Football.’

Volkswagen is making a statement for diversity and inclusivity during the European Football Championship. The company is using the tournament in Germany and its campaign ‘One Europe. One Feeling. One Football.’ to give a platform to the topic of diversity. On the sidelines of the EC group match between Germany and Hungary, Volkswagen’s Chief Marketing Officer Susanne Franz met with experts from elite and grassroots sports in Stuttgart.
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Tech stars in search of the perfect battery
03/08/23
Technology

Volkswagen’s Battery Valley Tech stars in search of the perfect battery

Wolfsburg, Salzgitter and Braunschweig: In the new “Battery Valley”, Volkswagen is accelerating even swifter towards becoming a software-defined, climate-friendly company. Tech stars from all over the world are developing and researching the future of the battery here. What makes this region so special? What is it like to live and work here? We visited two experts, Chang Liu and Sarah Dieck.
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