• Kai Grünitz is Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles’ new Head of Development
• Christian Senger is Head of Development for Autonomous Driving and Mobility- and Transport-as-a-Service (MaaS/TaaS)

Hannover/Wolfsburg, 16 November 2020 – The Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles brand (VWCV) is restructuring its management for the future of commercial vehicle development: With immediate effect Kai Grünitz has been appointed Head of Development. Also immediately, Christian Senger is taking over as Head of Development for Autonomous Driving and MaaS/TaaS at the light commercial vehicle manufacturer. The two men will work very closely together both in terms of their areas of work and organisationally, and both will report directly to the Chairman of the Board of Management, Dr Carsten Intra.

• VWCV main plant in Stöcken to be developed into multi-brand site
• Three new D-SUVs for the Group brands secures full utilisation of the plant
• Investment of around 680 million euros in the production site

Hannover, 13 November 2020 – At its meeting today the Volkswagen Group supervisory board confirmed the award relating to the production of new additional cars by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (VWCV) in Hannover. In addition to its own T model range and the ID. BUZZ, VWCV will in future also produce three fully electric D-SUV models for further brands of the Group. Backed by investment of around 680 million euros, Hannover is being developed into a multi-brand site.
 

• Innovative technical basis: The completely redesigned Caddy is based on the modular transverse matrix (MQB)
• Charismatic exterior and interior: Supreme design of the new Caddy with a focus on functionality
• All-rounder: The new Caddy is being launched as a city delivery van, Kombi, compact MPV and camper
• Spacious: The Caddy continues to score highly in all versions with a perfect package and lots of room
• Longer wheelbase and wider sliding door: The new Caddy Cargo Maxi now has room for two Euro pallets
• Digitalised and connected: Optionally available for the first time with digital instruments and numerous online services

Hannover / Munich, 20 October 2020 – Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is bringing the new Caddy onto the market. The fifth generation of the highly successful model, of which over three million units have been produced, is launching as a Kombi and family MPV, a city delivery van and a camper). For the first time, the all-rounder is based on the modular transverse matrix (MQB), as used in the Golf 8. With the latest evolution of the MQB, numerous new technologies make their entry into the Caddy range: Innovative assist systems such as Travel Assist and the new oncoming vehicle braking when turning function make driving the Caddy easier and safer; connected infotainment systems and digitalised controls make the Caddy a smart phone on wheels; and the new twin dosing system turns the efficient turbo diesel engines’ NOx emissions into water and harmless nitrogen. The exterior has a new and charismatic design; the interior too has been cleverly planned down to the very last detail. At the same time, the space offered by this new multitool among the compact vans, MPVs and campers is increasing - a genuine Volkswagen.

• Off with the e-camper van into the big wide world
• Over 7,500 km in the e-Crafter all the way through Scandinavia
• PlugVan Box turns e-Crafter into a camper

Hannover, 2 October 2020 – VW fan Frank Eusterholz from the island of Samsø has been on an unusual journey. He drove in an e-Crafter from Hannover all the way to the most northerly point in Europe accessible by road. In an electrically powered van designed for city streets and short distances he proved that a limited range need not stand in the way of going on a long-distance trip.
 

• Highlight new Caddy: Variants from Cargo to Style
• Highlight e-Crafter: Body solutions from tipper to ambulance vehicles
• Board Member Sales & Marketing Löw: “We swiftly digitalised our trade show stand”

Hannover, 22 September 2020 - Despite the IAA Commercial Vehicles Show in Hannover being cancelled this year, it is still possible to visit the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (VWCV) stand. From 23 September, VWCV is giving customers and everyone else with an interest the ability to experience all of the brand’s new models in interactive fashion as an online trade show at http://bit.ly/VWN_virtuelle_nfz_messe_start

• With the launch of the T4 three decades ago came the arrival of Volkswagen’s first van with front-wheel drive
• With around two million units produced, the T4 led Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles into a new technical era

Hannover, 15 September 2020 – 30 years ago, Volkswagen’s realignment of its commercial vehicle range was a paradigm shift: in September 1990 – after production of 6.7 million T1, T2 and T3 models with the engine at the back – a new era of front-engine vans began with the launch of the T4. For the first time in the history of the Bulli now only the front axle was being driven. Modern in-line engines with regulated catalytic converters replaced the venerable old boxer engines. Ahead of its launch the company had invested over two billion marks in redeveloping the Bulli. It would turn out to be a good investment.
 

• New territory: As a crossover between passenger car, MPV and camper, the Multivan completely redefined the family car / leisure vehicle
• A building block of success: 35 years ago the Multivan filled the gap between the T3 as a camper (Joker) and minibus (Caravelle)
• Maximum variety: Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles now offers the Multivan 6.1 in nine different versions

Hannover, 8 September 2020 – One of the most versatile vehicles ever is turning 35: the Multivan from Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles. A crossover between passenger car, MPV and camper – highly versatile, the Multivan. Based on the T3, the Multivan was given its world premiere by Volkswagen in 1985 at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt. It quickly went on to become an iconic vehicle among European MPVs. Today, in 2020, it is offered as the Multivan 6.1 in nine different versions: from the highly affordable Multivan 6.1 ‘Family’ to the top-of-the-range Multivan 6.1 ‘Exclusive’. But its history too begins 35 years ago at the IAA what was then already the world’s biggest motor show.

• World premiere: new Caddy California being presented in public for the first time with all its features
• Three California models: with the Caddy California, California 6.1 and Grand California, the new camper van family is complete
• Connected worlds: visitors to the show can learn about the California range digitally and via live stream
• Links back to the dealers: especially attractive trade show terms at dealerships specialising in the California

Hannover, 3 September 2020 – Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles opens its first virtual trade show stand for camper vans on 4 September. In an unusual year the cult camper brand is in this way giving all camping enthusiasts and globetrotters the opportunity to find out about the latest camper vans bearing the VW logo. The show highlight: the new and compact Caddy California. Also in the digital spotlight: all versions of the California 6.1 (Bulli) and Grand California (Crafter). Manufacturers of all sorts of different superstructures will also be involved via links to their latest models. Until 11 September visitors will also be able to speak via live stream to experts, who will explain more about the campers.
 

• All new: Caddy California based on the completely redesigned fifth generation of the Caddy range
• Multi-functional: Caddy California with variable living, sleeping and storage space making it an all-rounder for everyday life and travelling
• Compact gas cooker: Mini kitchen pulled out of the back to the rear facilitates cooking at standing height
• Progressive: ‘Digital Cockpit’, online infotainment, new driver assistance systems and sustainable twin dosing TDI
• Virtual trade show stand for camper vans: Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles offers new online camper experience

Hannover, 2 September 2020 – Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles presents the world premiere of the new Caddy California. Every last detail rethought, redeveloped and redesigned – and yet unmistakably the successor to the multi-functional Caddy Beach. A crossover of compact van and cleverly conceived camper. Its name says it all: California. It stands for innovative detailed solutions, which as the T3, T4, T5, T6 and T6.1 made the California the world’s most successful camper van. With the Grand California, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles transferred the California ‘multi-tool’ philosophy to the large Crafter's vehicle class in 2019. Now in 2020 the new Caddy California is making its debut in the compact camper segment. From now on there are thus three California models – a camper van family for every budget, every journey and every adventure.