Volkswagen Group

(IN BRIEF) Volkswagen Group is supporting the Kunsthalle Emden with a special cultural initiative called “Art4All – Tide Tied,” offering free admission and extended opening hours during high tide periods from May to October 2026. The program aligns museum access … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Bentley Motors has strengthened its commitment to responsible luxury by introducing an updated Responsible Raw Material Sourcing Policy Statement as part of its Beyond100+ strategy. The policy sets stricter standards for sourcing key materials such as leather, wool, … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Volkswagen Group is showcasing its largest-ever electric vehicle campaign in China at Auto China 2026 in Beijing, highlighting its “In China, for China” strategy. The company will unveil ten models across multiple brands, including four world premieres such … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) SEAT & CUPRA has started series production of battery systems at its Martorell plant, a key milestone in its transition to electric mobility and preparation for the launch of the CUPRA Raval and Volkswagen ID. Polo. The facility, … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Volkswagen Group has extended its cultural partnerships with Berlin’s Neue Nationalgalerie and Hamburger Bahnhof for another two years, continuing its collaboration with the Stiftung Preußischer Kulturbesitz that began in 2012. Central to this partnership is the ‘Volkswagen Group … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Volkswagen Group has begun series production of the ID.UNYX 08, its first fully connected all-electric full-size SUV designed specifically for the Chinese market. The vehicle is being produced at Volkswagen Anhui’s plant in Hefei and was developed in … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The Volkswagen Group has reached a production milestone of five million electric drive units across its global plants in Győr, Kassel, Tianjin, and Zuffenhausen, highlighting the scale of its e-mobility ramp-up and the strength of its Group Components … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Škoda Auto achieved its best global production result in six years in 2025, manufacturing 1,065,000 vehicles worldwide, a 15 percent increase year on year, while also significantly expanding component output including battery systems, transmissions, and engines for both … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) ACEA and the Adecco Group have published a comprehensive new report examining how Europe’s automotive workforce must adapt to the rapid shift toward electrification and digitalisation. The analysis reveals growing demand for high-skilled roles in software, batteries, and … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) PowerCo SE has launched production at its Salzgitter gigafactory, delivering the first Unified Cells developed and manufactured entirely in Europe. The milestone strengthens Volkswagen Group’s technological sovereignty in battery cell production and supports its strategy to become a … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Volkswagen Group has launched a new urban testing phase in Wolfsburg with its autonomous research vehicle Gen.Urban, which is now operating in real city traffic without traditional driving controls. The project focuses on understanding how passengers experience self-driving … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) SEAT & CUPRA has inaugurated its new battery system assembly plant at the Martorell factory, a €300 million investment that strengthens Spain’s role as a European hub for electromobility. Covering 64,000 square metres and capable of producing up … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) MAN Truck & Bus Italia has delivered the first two MAN eTGX electric trucks to Koinè as part of Sanpellegrino’s move toward greener freight operations. The collaboration will gradually scale to a fleet of 50 eTrucks, supported by … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Škoda Auto is entering the rapidly expanding Saudi Arabian automotive market in partnership with SAMACO Motors, reinforcing its internationalisation strategy. The first showrooms in Jeddah and Al Khobar will open in late 2025, with a flagship location in … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The Volkswagen Group celebrated a historic victory at the 2025 Golden Steering Wheel awards, winning six of the twelve total trophies, including an unprecedented four wins for the Volkswagen brand alone. These awards, given by AUTO BILD and … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Volkswagen Group Charging’s Elli and more than 20 energy companies have released a Roland Berger study showing that decentralized energy technologies – such as EVs, solar systems, home batteries, and heat pumps – could save the German energy … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Dürr has inaugurated a state-of-the-art paint shop at Volkswagen Group’s Puebla plant in Mexico, one of the automaker’s largest facilities worldwide. The project, awarded in 2022 and launched in January 2025, includes two parallel painting lines with advanced … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Bosch and CARIAD are advancing their Automated Driving Alliance by creating an AI-powered software stack for Level 2 and Level 3 automated driving, with a production rollout targeted for mid-2026. Developed entirely in-house with proprietary IP, the system … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Salzgitter AG has introduced a bike-leasing program in collaboration with Lease a Bike (VW Financial Services), enabling employees to lease e-bikes, mountain bikes, or road bikes via salary conversion. Since its July launch, about 2,000 staff registered and … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) COVESA and ACEA have signed an MoU to co‑develop an industry‑standard onboard API for commercial vehicles, harmonizing data exchange across truck and bus manufacturers. The initiative extends COVESA’s Vehicle Signal Specification with a bespoke commercial‑vehicle data catalogue, accessed … Read the full press release →