Volkswagen Group sets historic record with 28 podium finishes in Best Cars 2026 poll
Volkswagen Group brands earned a record 28 podium positions in the 50th edition of auto motor und sport's 'Best Cars' reader poll, topping all automakers.
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What Happened
Volkswagen Group set a historic record in the 2026 'Best Cars' reader poll by auto motor und sport, securing 28 podium positions across its seven brands. The result reflects the Group's product offensive, which has introduced nearly 60 new models over the past two years and plans over 20 more in the current year.
- 60 cars in 6 categories
- 480 models in 13 categories
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Record for Volkswagen Group across all brands.
- Volkswagen: 8 podiums, 3 class wins
- Škoda: 6 podiums, 3 class wins
- Porsche: 4 podiums, 2 class wins
- Audi: 5 podiums, 1 class win
- CUPRA: 3 podiums
- Bentley and Lamborghini: 1 podium each
Why this matters
The record underscores the success of Volkswagen's product offensive, which launched nearly 60 new models in two years, and highlights strong brand performance in a key automotive survey.
Terms in This Story
- Reader poll
- A survey conducted by a magazine among its readers to vote for best cars in various categories.
- Product offensive
- A strategic initiative to launch many new or updated products in a short period.
- Class win
- First place in a specific vehicle category in the poll.
- Podium position
- A top-three finish (first, second, or third place) in a competition.
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