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Volkswagen Classic is taking two Golf motorsport legends to the hill climb raceAutostadt will present a legendary Scirocco and Rally Beetle Volkswagen Classic and the Autostadt in Wolfsburg are turning the spotlight on two milestones in automotive history at the International Edelweiß-Bergpreis Rossfeld Berchtesgaden. To mark the 50th anniversary of the Volkswagen Golf and the Scirocco, the two teams will have several outstanding models from these iconic product lines on the starting line. The historic hill climb race will be held on 28 and 29 September 2024, featuring classic motorsport action in the heart of the Alps. Volkswagen is celebrating 50 years of the Golf this year and will have two very special classic models on the starting line to mark the anniversary: the Golf I GTI Group 4 ‘Pierburg’ and the Golf II GTI Group A ‘World Champion’. Both vehicles will be driven by motorsport professional and Volkswagen test driver Benny Leuchter. The Autostadt team is bringing the legendary VW Scirocco Group 2 by Oettinger to Berchtesgaden, together with a rare 139 PS Rally Beetle 1302. The Golf I GTI Group 4 ‘Pierburg’The original Golf GTI ‘Pierburg’ – named after the main sponsor – was equipped with a modified GTI engine with a two-valve head. In 1980, the driver team of Per Eklund and Hans Sylvan achieved countless top rally results in Group 2 with this Golf GTI. Starting from the second race in the 1981 German Rally Championship, a 16V cylinder head from Oettinger compliant with the Group 4 regulations could be used. This Oettinger cylinder head is equipped on the GTI “Pierburg”. The car used in the hill climb race was rebuilt true to the original with a body in white in 2011. It made its first successful rally appearance in San Marino the same year with its legendary original crew of Per Eklund and Hans Sylvan.

The Golf R and GTI as well as the Arteonhelp sharpen the brand image. Volkswagen has created more than 4,000 jobs at its Chattanooga facilities. In addition, hundreds of experts are driving research in nationwide technology centers for batteries, software, design and materials research. The brand is headquartered in Reston, Virginia.

History 1938 Construction of the main plant in Wolfsburg for mass production of cars 1945-1949 Management of the plant by the British military government as a trustee 1945 Start of mass production of the Volkswagen Beetle 1955 Completion of the one-millionth Beetle 1974 End of Beetle production / start of mass production of the Golf 1988 50th anniversary year of the plant and production of the 10 millionth Golf 2007 World premiere of the Tiguan 2010 Production of the 15 millionth Golf at the Wolfsburg plant 2018 Start of multi-brand production with the SEAT Tarraco 2023 World premiere of the new Tiguan Basic press information Volkswagen AG Wolfsburg plant Christian Schiebold

The Tayron takes the number of models built in Wolfsburg to four: the Golf, Tiguan and Touran are also produced there The newest member of the Volkswagen portfolio – the Tayron – was given a grand reception this week when employees from nearly all the different disciplines joined Wolfsburg Plant Manager Uwe Schwartz and Works Council member Jürgen Mahnkopf for the symbolic start of series production. The SUV all-rounder, which is optionally available with seven seats, is the fourth model to be produced at the Volkswagen Group’s largest plant, alongside the Golf, Tiguan and Touran. To date, more than 48 million cars have been produced in Wolfsburg – more than any other car factory in the world. "Wolfsburg has always been a role model within our production network – and will continue to fulfill this role even in challenging times," says Christian Vollmer, Board Member for Production and Logistics at the Volkswagen brand and also a member of the extended Group Management Board. “Other locations look to what happens in Wolfsburg. The successful Tayron SoP [Start of Production] sends a strong signal.” Plant Manager Uwe Schwartz used the SoP to thank colleagues from across the different specialisms that have been involved in the project: "A car launch is always a team effort, involving the entire production team. With the Tayron, many cogs meshed perfectly: from the press shop to body construction, painting, assembly, and vehicle completion." According to Schwartz, collaborations with other departments, such as Procurement or Technical Development, also worked smoothly. This was the only way it was possible to adhere almost exactly to the long-planned SoP schedule, especially with the challenge of integrating the Tayron into the processes of Assembly Line 4 while Tiguan production was ongoing. "Our colleagues can be proud of this achievement,” adds Schwartz. “In the coming weeks we will do everything we can to ramp up Tayron production successfully.”

When the VW Beetle was due to be replaced in the 70s, Volkswagen had several models up its sleeve: the Passat came onto the market in 1973, followed a year later by the Golf, while the Polo made its debut in 1975. No vehicle before had been so short and refined. Positioned a class below the Golf, the Polo perfectly rounded off the then new model family with front-wheel drive. 50 years later and in its sixth generation, the Polo has proven how a small car can assert itself confidently in a likeable way. More than 20 million cars sold speak for themselves. Affordable mobility and innovations: a car for everyoneThe Polo does not just stand for technical innovations, but also for affordable mobility for everyone. With state-of-the-art technology and a fair price-performance ratio, the Polo has contributed to individual mobility over generations. Whether for first driving lessons, sporty driving pleasure or as a family car – the Polo has created memories and will continue to be a versatile companion in the future also. Flashback: a small car makes the big timeThe small car presented in March 1975 was based on the Audi 50. In slightly modified form it went into series production in Wolfsburg as the Volkswagen Polo and quickly provided a breath of fresh air in the small car segment. With its clean design and high functionality, it caught the spirit of the times. Efficient, practical and affordable, the lightweight vehicle was also characterised by agility, very good handling characteristics and economical engines. Core virtues that have continued the success story ever since. Evolution over six generationsWith each generation, the small car has been developed further. The Polo II brought a number of improvements from 1981 onwards, including more space and comfort as well as modernised engines. In 1987, the limited special series Polo Coupé GT G40 saw the debut of the scroll-type supercharger, which provided more power.

The plant utilisation agreed upon provides for the following realignments for the plants of the Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand: Wolfsburg (Production): In future, the ID.3 and CUPRA Born models will also be manufactured at the headquarters.Production of the Golf and Golf Estate models will be relocated to Puebla in Mexico from 2027.As a result, production will be focused on two assembly lines instead of four today.The future of the plant will also be secured at the end of the decade with the introduction of the electric Golf and another model based on the future SSP electric car architecture. Wolfsburg (Technical Development) In order to be able to invest more in innovation, Technical Development is being reorganised to make it more effective. By utilising Group synergies, the competitiveness of Technical Development will be sustainably strengthened.As part of this realignment, around 4,000 jobs will be cut by 2030. Tasks will also be transferred to other locations within the Technical Development network.In the future, the Technical Development department of the Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand will be responsible for the core brand group's development network. Emden: The Emden plant will continue to produce the ID.7 saloon, ID.7 Tourer and the ID.4, even after the facelift. Osnabrück: The T-Roc Cabrio will be manufactured in Osnabrück until mid-2027. Options for a different use of the site are currently being explored. Zwickau: Zwickau will remain a production location for the Audi Q4 e-tron and Audi Q4 e-tron Sportback. As a result, vehicle production will focus on a single line from 2027.In addition, new business areas are to be developed in the context of the circular economy. Dresden: Vehicle production at the 'Transparent Factory' in Dresden will be discontinued at the end of 2025. Volkswagen AG is working on alternative options. These include the possibility of Volkswagen AG participating in a third-party scheme.

The top ten most popular vehicles include as many as five Volkswagen models: the Golf, T-Roc, Tiguan, Passat and Polo. Volkswagen also topped out the German market in the BEV segment. Here, Volkswagen vehicles accounted for 16.3 per cent of new registrations, an increase of 2.8 percentage points on 2023. Delivery figures for the regions around the world: Europe: 1,254,500 deliveries (down 1.7 per cent year-on-year)South America: 479,400 deliveries (up 21.1 per cent year-on-year)North America: 592,300 deliveries (up 18.4 per cent year-on-year)China: 2,198,900 deliveries (down 8.3 per cent year-on-year) SUV trend sustained in 2024SUVs were in high demand in 2024, both with conventional drive systems and as all-electric variants. These now account for 47 percent of total Volkswagen deliveries – an increase of 1.4 percentage points on 2023. Once again, the Tiguan was the most popular SUV and best-selling model, followed by the T-Roc – ever since the sales launch of the compact crossover model, more than 2 million units have been sold. Volkswagen will launch the next generation of the T-Roc in 2025. The Polo also provides cause for celebration this year – 50 years after its first model generation came on the market. To this day, Volkswagen’s small car remains very popular worldwide, with over 20 million units already delivered. In Brazil, for example, a record-breaking 172,510 units of the Polo were handed over to customers last year.