Mawson Lakes wins 2022 Volkswagen DOTY award
A green fields business that commenced building at the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, was a double winner at the Volkswagen's Dealer of Year (DOTY) awards.
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Volkswagen Group Australia
Volkswagen tells Australian dealers EV preparedness is a priority
The newly appointed head of network development for the Volkswagen brand has told dealers gathered for a business meeting in Sydney about its priorities for the next 12 months including preparations for the onslaught of new electric vehicles.
Sansom resigns from Volkswagen Australia Group
Volkswagen Group Australia (VGA) has confirmed the resignation of its chief executive Paul Sansom. In media statement VGA says finance director Gabriele de Neidels will be the interim chief executive.
Volkswagen ID.4 electric SUV lands in Australia
Volkswagen Australia has welcomed the two examples of the ID.4 electric SUV locally, ahead of a register-your-interest customer campaign going live before Christmas.
Confident Volkswagen Australia announces driveway deals and complimentary service plans
Volkswagen Australia is feeling confident about the new vehicle market and is offering a complimentary five-year care plan for the model year 2022 (MY22) Arteon and Touareg models if customers purchase either if these two cars before December 31.
VGA welcomes progress on electric vehicles
Volkswagen Group Australia (VGA) has welcomed a proposal by federal Climate Change and Energy minister Chris Bowen to impose carbon emission rules on new car sales.
Volkswagen Australia secures Touareg SUV supply
Volkswagen Australia will deliver more than 1000 Touareg SUV models into local dealerships during the second half of 2022, which will almost mirror the sales achieved in 2020 and 2021.
VGA supports local manufacturing with Crafter Kampervan
Volkswagen Group Australia (VGA) is collaborating with local RV manufacturer Jayco to create the Crafter Kampervan which becomes it’s new halo model sitting above the Caddy California and the Multivan California.
VGA boss wants mandated CO2 target
Newly elected Electric Vehicle Council board member and Volkswagen Group Australia (VGA) managing director Paul Sansom says he will campaign for a nationally mandated CO2 target and EV charging capability in new residential and commercial buildings. "Electric Vehicles are the form of personal mobility to meet the demands of urbanisation, sustainability and digitalisation – the three prevailing and irrevocable mega trends of life in our time," Sansom says.
Volkswagen Group Australia expands communications team
Following the departure of the head of electric vehicles Kurt McGuinness in December 2021, Volkswagen Group Australia has made two new appointments to its corporate communications team.