Volkswagen news and facts

In 2023 the bestseller Touran is still technically state-of-the-art. The Touran's success story continues: Volkswagen has upgraded the popular compact van and further improved its technology to the state of the art. The Touran celebrates its 20th birthday this year and continues to impress, thanks to a spacious and variable interior, efficient engines and agile handling. In addition to a wide range of standard safety systems, the optional IQ.DRIVE incl. IQ.LIGHT assist package now also includes the Travel Assist and the Dynamic Light Assist main-beam control.

Volkswagen debuted its Transporter T4 in the United States in 1992 under the moniker Eurovan. The Eurovan, which would celebrate its 30th anniversary this year, was the first Volkswagen camper van with a front-engine model, and its pop-up elements created a unique Americanized RV that three decades later is still loved by enthusiasts and regarded as one of Volkswagen's most versatile vehicles.

On February 26, 1936, a prototype of the first Volkswagen was released in Stuttgart, Germany, which turned out to be very successful and was soon put into mass production. They started talking about him, numerous publications appeared, and in 1938, in a New York Times article, "Volkswagen" was dubbed a "beetle" for its external resemblance. This nickname has taken root so much that it has become the hallmark of the car.

Whether you’re picking up a pumpkin spice latte (or any other flavor, if pumpkin spice isn’t your thing), heading to a tailgate party or to buy Volkswagen parts, embarking on a road trip to visit family for Thanksgiving, or just running errands, fall can be a great driving season. Driving in fall can be even more enjoyable if your vehicle offers enhanced safety features for greater confidence on the road. You’ll find those features in IQ.DRIVE, an advanced driver-assistance technology⁠ system available on every 2023 Volkswagen model. Here are a few of the many fall-driving situations where you’ll be thankful to have a helping hand from IQ.DRIVE.⁠