Volkswagen
Journey through Volkswagen’s evolution with Wallpaper* and see how their unique vision and innovation continue to inspire and captivate.
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We sample the world’s first all-electric DeLorean, a stainless steel marvel for the modern age
Electrogenic brings its brilliance with batteries and motors to bear on the iconic DeLorean DMC-12, giving this classic design the futuristic feel it deserves
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Bentley rolls out the latest version of its majestic grand tourer, the Continental GT Speed
Available as both coupé and convertible, the fourth generation Bentley Continental GT Speed harnesses hybrid power to become a record breaker for the brand
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Fiat hopes retro-seeking lightning will strike twice with its new Grande Panda
This is the new Fiat Grande Panda, a compact hybrid and electric car that brings delightful design back to a well-loved model
By Jonathan Bell Published
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New Volkswagen California is a hybridised camper van that has it all
The Volkswagen New California camper van is here, the latest update to VW’s evergreen classic, bringing a larger platform, more flexibility and hybrid power for the first time
By Jonathan Bell Published
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New Rivian R2 and R3 downsize a format to increase the EV company’s standings
The Californian manufacturer has revealed the new Rivian R2 and R3, all-electric SUVs that combine practicality with functional elegance
By Jonathan Bell Published
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VW Golf at 50: the new model, and a look back at the pioneering small car
A VW Golf update brings new tech, innovations and efficiencies to keep the car at the heart of the brand 50 years after its debut
By Jonathan Bell Published
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CES 2024 was a showcase for how to shoehorn AI into next-generation cars
CES 2024 in Las Vegas underlined that future mobility will be shaped by AI, like it or not, as intelligent assistants emerge to guide, plan and converse with their human cargo
By Jonathan Bell Published
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24 transportation design innovations for 2024
From electric cars to new airports and sports boats, here’s a non-exhaustive list of 24 of the most interesting transportation design innovations to expect in the coming year
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Refreshed Volkswagen Touareg does the heavy lifting for long-distance travel
The new Volkswagen Touareg R eHybrid is the people’s luxury SUV, capable of going anywhere and doing anything. Does it stack up to rivals?
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Year in review: the top 10 cars of 2023, as selected by Wallpaper’s Jonathan Bell
What were the best four-wheeled offerings of 2023? Transport editor Jonathan Bell takes us through the year’s most intriguing automobiles
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Hyundai Ioniq 6, the brand’s newest EV, impresses with its all-round ability and sweeping lines
We drive the Hyundai Ioniq 6, an electric sports saloon with an idiosyncratic sense of style and lashings of tech
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Spain’s Cupra is staking a claim to become the most emotional electric carmaker
We spoke to Cupra’s CEO Wayne Griffiths about the art, science and imagination required to create an auto brand from scratch
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Four new compact camper vans showcase the best in modest mobile home design
Volkswagen, Citroën, Ford and Mercedes-Benz showcase their latest takes on contemporary van living
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Bentley goes big with an extended, Mulliner-trimmed version of its Bentayga SUV
The Bentley Bentayga EWB Mulliner is the luxury manufacturer’s new flagship, a high-riding limousine that marks a sea-change in how we perceive the very best of an automotive brand
By Jonathan Bell Published
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New breed of all-electric camper vans promises zero-emission adventures
Embrace the fast-expanding world of electric camper vans and RVs – from VW conversions to a Porsche roof tent – for silent running and zero emissions
By Jonathan Bell Published
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VW ID.3 gets a welcome overhaul in a quest to create the ultimate all-rounder EV
The Volkswagen ID.3 is an EV without ego, combining excellent range and equipment with a compact package
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Škoda’s flagship EV is given a design twist to turn it into a compact camper
The Škoda Enyaq iV 80 FestEVal all-electric camper is a clever piece of packaging from the brand, ready for festival season
By Jonathan Bell Published
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New Porsche crest hones the lines and forms of the famous German automotive brandmark
The updated Porsche badge, part of the brand’s 75th anniversary year, subtly reshapes every element to keep the logo current in the age of electrification
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Auto Shanghai 2023 is now the major global showcase for new brands and next-generation EVs
Familiarise yourself with the automotive landscape of the future as Chinese brands gear up to bring new EVs to Europe and the US
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Cupra design director Jorge Díez on the Spanish brand’s future: ‘Cars should express that they’re fun’
Under Jorge Díez, SEAT and Cupra are forging new, distinctive identities, encapsulating the art and emotions of driving for a new generation
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Volkswagen Taxi Concept
By Nargess Banks Last updated
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Tour the Bugatti factory, Molsheim
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From new compacts to SUVs, car makers are charging towards an electric future
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Bahn storming: Germany’s industrial landscapes are still shaped by the automobile
The country’s big players are racing to stay ahead of the pack
By Jonathan Bell Last updated
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Electrification reigns at Auto Shanghai 2019
By Guy Bird Last updated
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Wallpaper* test drives the VW XL1
By Guy Bird Last updated
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Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet
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