
Volkswagen Phaeton: Why VW Built a Luxury Car to Rival Mercedes
18th May 2026
A look at why Volkswagen built the Phaeton, a bold luxury saloon made to challenge Mercedes and change how people saw VW.

A look at why Volkswagen built the Phaeton, a bold luxury saloon made to challenge Mercedes and change how people saw VW.

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