Volkswagen Group achieved a historic result at the 50th edition of the “Best Cars 2026” reader poll organized by auto motor und sport, winning 10 of 25 categories and securing 28 of 75 podium positions — more than one-third of all top-three placements.

Around 95,000 readers participated in Europe’s largest automotive reader survey. In the overall ranking, the Volkswagen brand won three categories, including one for Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles. Porsche claimed two class wins, while Audi secured one.

In the import ranking — where German brands are excluded — Škoda was the most successful brand with three awards, and Bentley won one category.

Across all podium finishes and class victories, the Group’s brands achieved the following results (podium positions / class wins):
Volkswagen: 8 / 3 (including Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles: 2 / 1)
Škoda: 6 / 3
Porsche: 4 / 2
Audi: 5 / 1
Bentley: 1 / 1
CUPRA: 3 / 0
Lamborghini: 1 / 0

CEO Oliver Blume stated that the record result underscores the success of the Group’s product offensive. Over the past two years, the company has launched around 60 new models and plans to introduce more than 20 additional vehicles this year, including new electric models in China and the Electric Urban Car Family in Europe.

The “Best Cars” poll, first launched in 1976, featured 480 models across 13 categories in its 2026 edition.