Volkswagen Poznań hit 275,000 vehicle milestone in 2024 On April 9, Volkswagen Poznań produced nearly 275,000 vehicles in 2024 i.e. about 25,000 more than in 2023. The Antoninek plant built over 114,000 vehicles in 2024, up 30% from 86,500 in 2023. The Września plant set a new record with more than 103,000 vehicles produced, thanks to strong demand for the updated Crafter model, launched in June 2024. About 75,000 Crafters were made, including...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/14

VW South Africa unveils new Crafter and next-gen Transporter vans for Africa region On February 10, Volkswagen South Africa showcased the new Crafter which will be launched in early 2025, offering front, rear, and 4MOTION all-wheel drive with 6-speed manual or 8-speed automatic transmissions. It features 2.0 TDI engines which generate output range from 103 kW, 120 kW, and 130 kW variants. It has 8-speed automatic on the 50 variants, while the 35 ...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/17

pporting the company’s goal of climate-neutral production by 2040. The Hannover-Stöcken facility, which manufactures all-electric ID. Buzz models for global markets, follows the example of Volkswagen Poznań plants, which have used green electricity since 2019. The Września plant, producing the Crafter, benefits from a large photovoltaic system that, in September 2024, generated enough electricity to power the entire facility. Karl Bernqvist,...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/31

VW Poznań unveils new Crafter with 50 variants configurations and advanced technology On October 21, Volkswagen Poznań unveiled the new Crafter which is available with single or double cab options. The single cab comes in two wheelbase variants, allowing for bodywork between 3.3m to 5.4m of length, while the double cab offers bodywork between 2.5m to 4.2m of length. With different wheelbase, cab, engine, and drive configurations, over 50 bodywo...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/22

Fleet Interface. Connect Pro enables efficient fleet management with maintenance notifications and over-the-air software updates. Fleet Interface offers data integration via API, helping customers optimize fleet operations and reduce costs with comprehensive repair and maintenance data. The updated Crafter introduces a new cockpit design with a visually free-standing display for the standard Composition infotainment system. For the first time, th...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/17

VW Poznań launches new Crafter production with advanced features at Września plant On June 25, Volkswagen Poznań launched production of the new Crafter at its Września plant. The vehicle features a digital cockpit, advanced driver support systems, and the latest infotainment systems, including a digital voice assistant featuring integrated ChatGPT technology. It includes a 12.3-inch or optional 12.9-inch display and an online voice control sy...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/25

024 and lead the California model series into the electrified future. The ID. Buzz will be introduced as a GTX and production of its long-wheelbase version will start in Hanover. The Multivan will be presented as a plug-in hybrid all-wheel drive version and will feature a longer electric range. The Crafter and Caddy will also receive product upgrades. Based on Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles press release ...

News  Updated at: 2024/01/11

VW Commercial Vehicles unveils second-generation Crafter Van On November 3, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles unveiled the second-generation Crafter Van with extensive technical updates. Pre-sales for the updated Crafter begin in Europe in April 2024, followed by other markets i.e., Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and South America. The updated Crafter comes in different weight classes (up to 5,500 kg), two wheelbases (3,640 mm and 4,490 mm), a...

News  Updated at: 2023/11/03

VWCV to deliver 6,000 Crafter panel vans to Erwin Hymer Group, Germany On April 13, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (VWCV), Hanover, and the Erwin Hymer Group (EHG), Bad Waldsee, concluded a framework agreement for the delivery of 6,000 Crafter panel vans as the base vehicles for EHG brand camper vans. The Erwin Hymer Group is the European subsidiary of Thor Industries, the world’s largest manufacturer of recreational vehicles. The vehicles wil...

News  Updated at: 2023/04/14

Results in the Commercial Van Ratings announced include the Ford Transit, which like the Fiat Ducato achieved a gold rating. The Mercedes-Benz Vito drops from Gold to a Silver rating, where it joins the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, Volkswagen Transporter, Renault Trafic, Nissan Primastar, and Volkswagen Crafter. Those that achieved a Bronze Rating were the Citroën Jumpy, the Citroën Jumper (Relay), Iveco Daily, Opel/Vauxhall Vivaro, Opel/Vauxhall Mo...

News  Updated at: 2023/03/02

mainder of 2021.The Transporter Pasajeros, successor to the emblematic Combi, with seating for either 8 or 9 passengers, arrives in May with a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder common rail turbo diesel engine that produces 81 kW, mated to a 5-speed manual transmission.In July 2021, VW will launch the 4.9-ton VW Crafter Euro VI in Cargo Van Long Wheel Base, Cargo Van and Passengers Long Wheel Base extended and Chassis Cabin versions, equipped with a 2.0-liter ...

News  Updated at: 2021/05/25

y faces the question of how delivering parcels to customers can be further optimized. Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is cooperating in this challenge also with logistics provider Hermes in order to support their parcel delivery staff with innovative assistance systems for Volkswagen Transporter and Crafter delivery vehicles. Being run by Munich start-up Viscopic, a pilot project aimed at doing just this is now starting in Bavaria. Their software ...

News  Updated at: 2021/02/19

and in marketing material, regarding the safety features available on their vehicles. In this round of tests, top achievers, the Ford Transit, Mercedes-Benz Vito and VW Transporter, are awarded Gold.  The Ford Transit Custom, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, Opel/Vauxhall Vivaro, Peugeot Expert and the VW Crafter are awarded Silver.  Six more vans are given the Bronze award: the Citroën Jumper and the Jumpy, FIAT Ducato, Iveco Daily, Peugeot Boxer and...

News  Updated at: 2020/12/16

product and fleet teams all in attendance. Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles will take part in its first-ever virtual exhibition at the Commercial Motor Show 2020, along with up to 99 other exhibitors and 4,000 planned delegates. The brand will have its entire range on display including the Volkswagen Crafter, Transporter and Caddy vans as well as a range of conversions and aftersales products. Marking the brand’s expansion into the EV market, Vol...

News  Updated at: 2020/09/28

an engine plant. The program targeted for the city of León consists of pilot testing of electric vehicles for cargo and personnel transport.The pilot program is being staged as VW introduces electric commercial vehicles, buses and trucks to Mexico.There will be a total of 9 electric vehicles, 5 e-Crafter and 4 ABT vehicles that will be tested for 3 months in León.The e-Crafter has a maximum speed of 90 km / h, carries 1.7 tons, has up to 10.7 ...

News  Updated at: 2020/09/10

. The new Caddy features 19 driver-assistance systems for comfort and safety while travelling. Included among them is Travel Assist, which for the first time ever enables assisted driving in a Volkswagen commercial vehicle over the entire range of speeds. Also new in the Caddy and familiar from the Crafter and the T series are Trailer Assist, which makes reverse maneuvering with a trailer significantly easier, as well as Side-Assist and Rear Traf...

News  Updated at: 2020/08/04

Dutch Lightyear releases solar technology research vehicles On June 19, the Netherlands-based solar car maker Lightyear released two Lightyear Research Vehicles to test its integrated solar technology on the road, preparing for the production of Lightyear’s exclusive series, expected by the end of 2021. The company has equipped its solar technology onto a Volkswagen Crafter LCV and seamlessly integrated a solar roof onto a Tesla Model 3. Number...

News  Updated at: 2020/06/19

unced that Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (VWCV) is taking action in response to the coronavirus pandemic and will be suspending vehicle production. This applies from Thursday (19 March 2020) for an anticipated ten working days. The production sites affected are those in Hannover (T6.1, Amarok and eCrafter), Poznan in Poland (Caddy and T6.1) and Wrzesnia in Poland (Crafter). The reasons for stopping production are the uncertain sales environment ...

News  Updated at: 2020/03/19

a micro mobility solution for goods transport. In the public transport sector, Scania and MAN will be offering municipalities electric buses such as MAN New Lion‘s City E and Scania’s Citywide LF electric bus from the end of 2020. The Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles range already features the e-Crafter, which will be joined from early 2020 by the ABT e-Caddy and the ABT e-Transporter once the ABT Sportsline goes electric. The Volkswagen Group...

News  Updated at: 2019/10/22

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles announces new program for conversions On January 14, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles announced details of its new Engineered To Go programme that offers off-the-shelf conversions to even more businesses. Launching with a host of conversions on the Crafter model, the new programme kicks off with a range of Dropside, Tipper and Luton products available to buy direct from the standard price list. The revamped scheme wil...

News  Updated at: 2019/01/15