Volkswagen Group

(IN BRIEF) Škoda Auto has begun series production of its second-generation Kodiaq SUV at the Kvasiny plant in the Czech Republic. The company invested €49 million to modernize and expand the production facilities, enabling the plant to produce up to … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) is set to provide a substantial lending package of slightly over $1.038 billion (€942.6 million) to support the expansion of Northvolt’s gigafactory in Skellefteå, Sweden. This financing is a crucial component of a … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Harald Seidel, the President of DAF Trucks, has been chosen as the Chairman of the Commercial Vehicle Board of the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) for the year 2024. Seidel highlighted the transformative year ahead for the European … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Škoda Auto is integrating the AI-based chatbot ChatGPT into its Laura voice assistant, enhancing the in-vehicle experience for customers. The chatbot, powered by Cerence Chat Pro, will be available in Škoda models based on MEB GP and MQB … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Volkswagen brand saw a significant increase in vehicle deliveries worldwide in 2023, with around 4.87 million vehicles handed over to customers, representing a 6.7% increase compared to 2022. The demand for all-electric vehicles also grew, with Volkswagen delivering … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Volkswagen celebrates one year of its Volkswagen Group Art4All initiative, which offers free access to the Neue Nationalgalerie in Berlin every Thursday between 4 and 8 p.m. The initiative aims to make art and culture accessible to a wide … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) At CES 2024, Volkswagen announced the integration of ChatGPT, an AI-based chatbot, into its IDA voice assistant in select models, becoming the first volume manufacturer to offer ChatGPT as a standard feature in many production vehicles starting from … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Siemens AG, a leading industrial company in Germany, is taking significant steps towards sustainability by partnering with Volkswagen Financial Services to electrify its fleet. The plan involves gradually adding up to 1,000 leased Volkswagen ID.4 electric vehicles to … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) QuantumScape, a U.S. technology company specializing in solid-state batteries, has achieved a significant breakthrough in battery development, as confirmed by PowerCo. Their solid-state cell has surpassed expectations by successfully completing over 1,000 charging cycles while retaining 95% of … Read the full press release →