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Recent News About Volkswagen Group
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Ludwig Fazel named new head of group strategy at Volkswagen Group
Ludwig Fazel will become the new Head of Group Strategy, Group Product Strategy, and the General Secretariat at Volkswagen Group starting December 1, 2025.
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Volkswagen opens major R&D hub in Hefei enabling full vehicle development in China
Volkswagen Group has completed the final expansion of its Volkswagen Group China Technology Company (VCTC) in Hefei, marking a significant step in the company's ability to develop and validate vehicles specifically for the Chinese market.
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Volkswagen Group partners with Berlin museum for first children's art weekend
The Volkswagen Group and the Hamburger Bahnhof – Nationalgalerie der Gegenwart in Berlin are launching a new event called the "Volkswagen Group Children's Weekend."
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Volkswagen Group secures six wins at Golden Steering Wheel awards
The Volkswagen Group has emerged as the leading manufacturer at the 49th "Golden Steering Wheel" awards, taking home six out of twelve trophies.
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Alexander Schmitt named chief procurement officer at PowerCo SE
Alexander Schmitt has been appointed as the new Chief Procurement Officer and member of the Executive Board at PowerCo SE, effective November 18, 2025.
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Volkswagen Group-Rivian joint venture advances software-defined vehicle technology after first year
One year after its establishment, the joint venture between Volkswagen Group and Rivian, named "Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies" (RV Tech), reports significant progress in developing software-defined vehicle (SDV) architecture.
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Volkswagen Group reports stable revenue but faces profit decline amid global challenges
The Volkswagen Group has released its financial results for the first nine months of 2025, showing modest growth in sales revenue despite a challenging global environment.
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Volkswagen appoints Karsten Schnake as new head of procurement
Karsten Schnake will take over as the new Board Member for Procurement at Volkswagen Passenger Cars and join the Extended Executive Committee starting November 1, 2025.
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Volkswagen extends CEO Oliver Blume’s contract through 2030
Oliver Blume will continue as Chief Executive Officer of Volkswagen AG until the end of 2030.
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Volkswagen Group reports higher global vehicle deliveries driven by strong electric car demand
Volkswagen Group reported that its global vehicle deliveries reached 6.6 million by the end of September 2025, reflecting a 1.2 percent increase compared to the same period in the previous year.
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Volkswagen Group-backed study highlights savings potential from decentralized energy in Germany
Elli, a brand of the Volkswagen Group, along with a group of energy companies, has released a study examining the potential benefits of decentralized energy solutions in Germany.
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Karl Bernqvist appointed Chief Purchasing Officer at TRATON
Karl Bernqvist has been appointed as the new Chief Purchasing Officer at TRATON and will also join the Executive Board of MAN Truck & Bus SE, where he will be responsible for procurement.
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Volkswagen Group announces €1 billion investment in artificial intelligence by 2030
Volkswagen Group has announced plans to invest up to one billion euros in artificial intelligence (AI) by 2030.
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Volkswagen highlights semiconductor strategy with Rivian alliance at IAA Mobility
Volkswagen Group convened industry leaders at the 4th Semiconductor Summit during IAA Mobility in Munich to discuss its approach to semiconductor procurement and highlight its partnership with Rivian.
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Volkswagen subsidiary Elli launches bidirectional charging pilot at IAA Mobility 2025
At the IAA Mobility 2025 event in Munich, Volkswagen Group’s subsidiary Elli announced a pilot project for bidirectional charging in private homes.
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Volkswagen showcases advances in solid-state batteries and unified cells at IAA Mobility
Volkswagen Group and its subsidiaries PowerCo and Elli are introducing new battery and energy technologies at the IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich.
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Volkswagen Group unveils four-model electric urban car family targeting mass market
The Volkswagen Group has announced plans to expand its electric vehicle lineup with a new family of small electric cars, aiming to strengthen its position as Europe's leading manufacturer in this sector.
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Volkswagen Group highlights new brand-specific designs ahead of IAA Munich
The Volkswagen Group has refined its design philosophy to strengthen the identities of its various brands.
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Volkswagen Group showcases new electric models and tech innovations at IAA Mobility
At the IAA Mobility event in Munich, the Volkswagen Group presented a range of new vehicles and technological developments, highlighting its ambition to become a leading global automotive technology provider.
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Volkswagen Group highlights new electric models and tech innovations at IAA Mobility
The Volkswagen Group will present a range of new technologies and mobility concepts at the IAA Mobility event in Munich, which takes place from September 7 to 12.