“Three elements in particular represent Volkswagen's strength: convincing, reliable products, an emotionalizing brand and our dealership as a permanently reliable partner and direct link to our customers,” emphasizes Martin Sander, Volkswagen Board Member for Sales, Marketing and After Sales. "Volkswagen is back on track – this is the strong message sent out by this year’s Brand Experience. It is important to me that we carry this momentum, this spirit of optimism, to our customers. Dealers play a crucial role, as they are in daily contact with the customers, both in the showrooms and in the digital world.”
Dealer representatives from 86 countries will travel to Düsseldorf for the event. The core aspect of the Brand Experience is an emotional show. Together with Volkswagen CEO Thomas Schäfer, Kai Grünitz (Member of the Brand Board of Management of Volkswagen responsible for Technical Development) and Andreas Mindt (Head of Volkswagen Design), Martin Sander will present the realignment of the brand, the sharpened design appearance and the holistic sales approach.
Participants will be given exclusive insights into ten new models that will enrich the Volkswagen product portfolio by 2028. The new T-Roc and future ID. models will be among the vehicles showcased. Dealers will also be able to test drive some new vehicles, such as the Tayron, on site. Furthermore, there are numerous workshops on topics such as design and retail, where a direct exchange with the brand’s experts is possible.
“We can only achieve our ambitious goals as a manufacturer together with the dealers,” says Sander. “This requires a high level of trust and mutual support, both of which were already evident during the first few days of the ‘Brand Experience’ in Düsseldorf.”