Tag Archives: The Volkswagen Group

Volkswagen Group Steers Transformation with Impressive Strides in Tech Platforms at IAA Mobility

(IN BRIEF) Volkswagen Group’s CEO, Oliver Blume, announces substantial advancements in the company’s four core technology platforms during the IAA Mobility conference in Munich. The Group’s shift from traditional automaker to integrated mobility provider is marked by achievements in sustainable … Read the full press release

Volkswagen’s Commitment to Supporting Culture and the Arts Highlighted in Kultursymposium Weimar Partnership

(IN BRIEF) Volkswagen has announced its continued partnership with the Kultursymposium Weimar, a biennial event organized by the Goethe-Institut. The fourth edition of the event will focus on trust in social, cultural, and technological contexts and will feature creative performances, … Read the full press release

Volkswagen Group Reports Impressive Q1 2023 Electric Vehicle Delivery Growth

(IN BRIEF) In the first quarter of 2023, Volkswagen Group delivered 141,000 electric vehicles (BEVs), an increase of 42% compared to the same period in 2022. Europe was the main contributor to this growth, with a 68% increase in deliveries. … Read the full press release

Volkswagen Pushes for Electric Mobility Accessibility with 25,000 Charging Points by 2023

(IN BRIEF) The Volkswagen Group announced plans to install up to 25,000 high-power charging points around the world by the end of 2023, with the help of partners. The company has already connected 15,000 fast-charging points to the network in … Read the full press release

Volkswagen and Siemens invest $450 million in Electrify America, North America’s largest public ultra-fast charging network for EVs

$450 million equity investment supports Electrify America’s expansion plansin U.S. and Canada Siemens is first external investor in Electrify America LLC and becomes new shareholder; in line with company’s commitment to accelerate the shift to sustainable mobility $2.45 billion post-money … Read the full press release

Volkswagen et Siemens investissent 450 millions de dollars dans Electrify America, le plus grand réseau public de recharge ultra-rapide d’Amérique du Nord pour les véhicules électriques

Un investissement en capital de 450 millions de dollars soutient les plans d’expansion d’Electrify America aux États-Unis et au Canada Siemens est le premier investisseur externe dans Electrify America LLC et devient un nouvel actionnaire ; conformément à l’engagement de … Read the full press release

The Volkswagen Group to drive the future deployment of Intelligent Transport Systems

The Volkswagen Group presents a wide spectrum of urban mobility solutions at the World Congress for Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) in Copenhagen Shaping the urban mobility of the future as a joint task: Volkswagen Group as a strong partner for … Read the full press release

The Volkswagen Group announced as the lead sponsor of ‘The Future Starts Here’ exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum

Presentation of ‘The Future Starts Here’ at the London-based Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) Digital technologies and their influence on future developments form the theme of the museum’s major exhibition in 2018 Exhibition curators shared ideas with experts from the … Read the full press release

The Volkswagen Group supports United Nations’ “International Weeks Against Racism” initiative

Volkswagen is corporate partner of the “Stiftung für die Internationalen Wochen gegen Rassismus” (Foundation for the International Weeks Against Racism) for the first time Nationwide weeks of action from 13 – 26 March Chairman of the Board of Management Matthias … Read the full press release

The Volkswagen Group becomes the world’s first automaker to use quantum computers

Cooperation with leading quantum computing company D-Wave Systems World premiere at CeBIT: research project for traffic flow optimization WOLFSBURG, 13-Mar-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The Volkswagen Group is the world’s first automaker to use quantum computers, further expanding its digital competence for … Read the full press release

The Volkswagen Group launches new mobility services company, MOIA

Stand-alone company headquartered in Berlin MOIA connects the car with the new mobility world Tailor-made transport solutions worldwide Leading position as mobility services provider by 2025 Wolfsburg/London, 05-Dec-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The Volkswagen Group today officially launched its new mobility … Read the full press release

The Volkswagen Group’s Forum DRIVE opened its doors to the public with exhibition based on the theme of “START – The world of the Volkswagen Group”

Introducing the Volkswagen Group and its brands Focus on the automotive Group’s brand diversity, tradition and visions BERLIN, 4-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — DRIVE is set to open its doors to the public today with an exhibition based on the theme … Read the full press release

The Volkswagen Group reports a robust performance in the first nine months of 2014, despite ongoing uncertain market environment

Sales revenue rises to EUR 147.7 billion (EUR 145.7 billion) Operating profit improves to EUR 9.4 billion (EUR 8.6 billion) in ongoing difficult market environment Profit before tax up EUR 2.1 billion year-on-year at EUR 11.5 billion High net liquidity … Read the full press release

The Volkswagen Group reports H1 2014 sales revenue only slightly up on the prior-year period at EUR 98.8 billion

First-half sales revenue only slightly up on the prior-year period at EUR 98.8 billion due to currency-related factors Operating profit rises by 0.4 billion to EUR 6.2 billion Profit before tax grows by 17.5 percent to EUR 7.8 billion Net … Read the full press release

Volkswagen Group and Shanghai-Volkswagen joint venture started SKD vehicle assembly in Western China, the Group’s 102nd plant worldwide

Urumqi / Wolfsburg, 29-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ —  Pioneering achievement for Volkswagen Group in Western China • New factory in Urumqi becomes first vehicle plant in the Xinjiang region • Developing the west of the country further strengthens the second home market of … Read the full press release