From DW REV – Cars & Mobility.

Volkswagen helped define the modern car — from the Beetle to the Golf and Polo. But in an era shaped by electric vehicles, software, and fast-moving global competitors, the German automaker is under pressure like never before. After years of pushing futuristic “ID” branding, VW is now turning back to its roots — betting on legacy, familiarity, and affordability to win back customers.
But will that be enough? From China’s tech-driven EV boom to shifting US demand and internal restructuring challenges, this report explores the forces reshaping Volkswagen’s future. Can a brand built on mass mobility reinvent itself for a digital, electric world — without losing what made it iconic?
REV takes a closer look at whether legacy can still drive success in the age of software-defined mobility.

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00:00 Can VW’s Past Power Its Future?
00:49 The Legacy of the People’s Car
01:42 VW’s Winning Formula — And Its Limits
02:17 The Return of the Polo: A Strategic Shift
03:39 Dieselgate and the Birth of the ID Era
04:48 Sales Strength vs. Structural Weakness
06:17 China: VW’s Most Important Market Changes
07:43 Software Struggles and Digital Gaps
08:56 Cariad and the Software Challenge
09:43 Partnering with Xpeng in China
11:02 America’s Different Car Culture
12:25 Tariffs, EV Setbacks and Market Pressure
13:22 A Global Strategy That No Longer Works
14:02 Germany’s Industrial Challenge
14:53 VW’s “Boost 2030” Comeback Plan
15:31 Can Legacy Still Sell Cars?

Report: Vaishali Dinakaran
Editing: N. Rehn, M. Reuss, K. Jungclaus
Colour & Audio: Cem Mete

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