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Celebrating 70 Years of Volkswagen Australia

The journey so far

From the very first Volkswagen that graced our Aussie roads, we've been on a mission to bring German engineering to the Australian people, making it not just accessible, but downright irresistible. Picture this: the satisfying thunk of a closing door, every detail meticulously crafted, and an unexplainable joy of driving - that's the essence of Volkswagen. We've always believed that even the tiniest detail can make a world of difference.

To celebrate 70 years in Australia and to mark the production start of the ID. range of Battery Electric Vehicles, we are about to set off on a Guinness World Record lap of Australia in our new all-electric ID.4, to draw the largest GPS image ever created by a car, comprising of the message of "70 years of VeeDub" and a map outline of our vast continent, covering more than 33,000km. 

Along the seven-week journey, we will be capturing moments, heroing lovers of our brand, showcasing iconic VW models with interesting backstories and introducing the all-electric capability of ID. 4 to customers and hardcore “VeeDub” fans en route.

 

Meet the Drivers

Guinness World Record holder Rainer Zietlow and his co-driver and photographer, Marius Biela, buckle-up for a journey in the Volkswagen ID.4 all-electric SUV. Their mission? To celebrate "70 Years of VeeDub" by GPS painting and inscribing the message across multiple Australian states, culminating in a spectacular lap around the entire country. Extensive planning went into choosing the perfect routes to ensure the message stands out, navigating through Australia’s diverse and challenging landscapes.
 

Marius Biela (left) and Rainer Zietlow (right)

Live Track the ID. 4 across Australia

Day 37
At Hell's Gate

Hells Gate Roadhouse QL - Normanton QL

Day 36
Off-road fun

Borroloola NT - Hells Gate Road House QL

Day 35
Friends old and new

Victoria River WA - Daly Waters NT

Day 34
Final scenes from WA

Sandfire Roadhouse WA - Victoria River WA

Day 33
Navigating Sandfire Roadhouse

Geralton WA - Sandfire Roadhouse WA

Day 32
City, Sea, and Salt

Perth WA - Geralton WA