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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Fans of compact EVs have two compelling new cars to choose from thanks to Hyundai and VWThe all-new Hyundai Ioniq 3 scales down Hyundai’s EV offering, while VW has a third attempt at making its ID.3 into a winner
By Jonathan Bell Published
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A new exhibition celebrates photographer Hans Hansen’s unique approach to image-making‘Photo: Hans Hansen’ at Hamburg’s Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe showcases the work of a master of commercial photography
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Giorgetto Giugiaro: a rare interview with the world’s greatest living car designerThe octogenarian Italian maestro holds forth on AI, the state of automotive UX and why his half-a-century-old Lotus Esprit design has managed to retain its charm
By Guy Bird Published
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All the new electric cars and concepts revealed at Munich’s IAA Mobility 2025Munich’s alternative motorshow is now in its third iteration, combining a traditional exhibition space with a conference and large-scale public activations on the streets of the city
By Jonathan Bell Published
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The top 10 concept cars of 2024, as selected by Wallpaper’s Transport EditorWe round up our favourite forays into futuristic design with this collection of concepts and design studies showcasing the transport of tomorrow
By Jonathan Bell Published
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The Volkswagen Passat is a sober, straight edged estate car that feels increasingly out of timeWhy would anyone pass on a Passat? Volkswagen’s big load lugger proves that the old ideas are still the best
By Jonathan Bell Published
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New breed of all-electric camper vans promises zero-emission adventuresEmbrace the fast-expanding world of electric camper vans and RVs – from full conversions to tantalising future concepts – for silent running and zero emissions
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Volkswagen celebrates 50 years of the Golf, its most famous modern model, with a flight of fancyWallpaper* travelled to eastern Turkey in search of the perfect backdrop to mark 50 years and eight generations of the evergreen VW Golf
By Adam Hay-Nicholls Published
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We sample the world’s first all-electric DeLorean, a stainless steel marvel for the modern ageElectrogenic 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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Fiat hopes retro-seeking lightning will strike twice with its new Grande PandaThis 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 allThe 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 standingsThe 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 carA 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 carsCES 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 2024From 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 travelThe 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: top 10 transport design stories of 2023, selected by Wallpaper’s Jonathan BellJonathan Bell’s top 10 transport design stories of 2023 span from electric campers and microcars to flying yachts and classic car recreations
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Year in review: the top 10 cars of 2023, as selected by Wallpaper’s Jonathan BellWhat 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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Spain’s Cupra is staking a claim to become the most emotional electric carmakerWe 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 designVolkswagen, 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 SUVThe 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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VW ID.3 gets a welcome overhaul in a quest to create the ultimate all-rounder EVThe 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 camperThe 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 brandmarkThe 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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Brilliant Volkswagen ID.Buzz cuts through the increasingly generic appearance of modern EVsThe Volkswagen ID.Buzz embodies automotive practicality and makes the most of Volkswagen’s EV platform, creating a family of vans, campers and light commercial trucks to match its historic Type 2
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Auto Shanghai 2023 is now the major global showcase for new brands and next-generation EVsFamiliarise 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


