Volkswagen Group CEO Oliver Blume is urging employees to cooperate as the company faces crucial weeks, with an internal survey revealing employee dissatisfaction with management and escalating disputes over the future of Europe's largest industrial conglomerate.

Volkswagen Group is addressing competition from Chinese manufacturers in the electric vehicle market, with plans for an electric car priced at 20,000 euros. Carla Wentzel, CEO of Volkswagen Group Polska, discussed the company's strategy and potential impact on Polish employees.

The Porsche and Piëch families, who have battled for decades over control of Europe's largest car manufacturer, are now facing a historic crisis within the Volkswagen Group.

An opinion piece argues that the state must withdraw from the Volkswagen group, as the Lower Saxony state government and the metalworkers' union are hindering necessary restructuring. It suggests abolishing the VW law to reduce their influence and save the company.

The Volkswagen Group, Europe's largest automotive consortium, is facing a crisis that could lead to thousands of layoffs and factory closures, with its Autoeuropa plant also at risk of cuts.

The CEO of German automotive giant Volkswagen Group has confirmed that the company is considering eliminating up to 100,000 jobs worldwide, a figure double previous estimates.

Volkswagen Group’s deliveries in China slumped during the first half of 2026 to their lowest level in 16 years, as local electric vehicle (EV) brands further siphoned off buyers’ interest in petrol…

The Volkswagen Group is planning to significantly streamline its model range and reduce variants across brands like VW, Audi, Seat, and Porsche as part of drastic cost-cutting measures.

The Volkswagen Group is reportedly facing a showdown in Wolfsburg regarding its savings program and the key figures shaping the future of the company.

A student's innovative "Batmobile" concept, created using AI, garnered significant praise from Andreas Mindt, head of design for the Volkswagen Group and brand. Mindt highlighted the student's talent amidst the proliferation of AI-generated content.

The Volkswagen Group plans to sell its diesel engine unit to a private capital group, signaling a shift in its long-term strategy.

Skoda's new electric flagship, the Peaq, is completing rigorous development tests in extreme conditions before its global premiere on June 23. The vehicle is based on the Volkswagen Group's MEB+ platform.

The Volkswagen Group has invested over three billion euros to modernize its Martorell factory in Spain, initiating the production of two new electric models, the CUPRA Ravala and VW ID. Pola.

Porsche is shutting down its e-bike division, Porsche eBike Performance (formerly Greyp), and eliminating 500 jobs as part of a broader Volkswagen Group restructuring aimed at refocusing on core business.

German holding company Porsche SE recorded a loss of €923 million in the first quarter, primarily due to a €1.3 billion write-down of its stake in the Volkswagen Group.

Volkswagen Group CEO Oliver Blume announced plans to reduce the company's production capacity by one million vehicles, emphasizing a shift towards robustness over mass production, while expressing confidence in the Chinese market.

The first quarter of 2026 confirmed changes in the sales structure of the Polish automotive market, with Volkswagen Group Polska maintaining its leadership position despite growing pressure from Asian competitors.

The Volkswagen Group reported a 4% drop in first-quarter sales, primarily due to sluggish deliveries in the Chinese and U.S. markets.

The Cupra Raval, presented as an affordable and sporty electric car, has been unveiled as one of the first small electric vehicles from the Volkswagen group, sharing a platform with the Škoda Epiq.

Volkswagen Group is recalling approximately 100,000 electric vehicles worldwide due to a potential fire hazard.

Volkswagen Group's latest financial results reveal underlying pressures despite a facade of resilience.

South Korea’s Hyundai Motor Group recorded the world’s second-largest operating profit among global automakers last year, surpassing Germany’s Volkswagen Group for the first time, industry data showed Wednesday. The group — which includes Hyundai Motor, Kia and luxury brand Genesis — posted 20.5 trillion won ($13.95 billion) in operating profit in 2025. That placed it behind only Toyota Group, which topped the list with 4.3 trillion yen ($27.15 billion) in operating profit. Industry watchers sai

Volkswagen Group's Elli, responsible for charging infrastructure and energy services, has commissioned its first large-scale stationary battery energy storage system with a capacity of 40 MWh in Salzgitter, Germany.

A February report confirms that used diesel cars, primarily from the Volkswagen group, continue to be the most popular imports in Bosnia and Herzegovina, despite Europe moving away from them.

Skoda has inaugurated a new battery system assembly plant, positioning itself as the largest BEV battery system manufacturer within the Volkswagen group and a key component of its electromobility strategy.

Volkswagen Group CEO Oliver Blume has appealed to all employees to commit fully, emphasizing that the coming years are crucial for the company's future.

The Volkswagen Group employs approximately 629,000 people globally, significantly more than Toyota's 391,000, even though Toyota delivered 5.39 million vehicles in the first quarter with fewer staff.

Volkswagen Group Polska concluded the first half of 2026 as the leader in the Polish market, with electric car sales increasing by over 50%. The company plans to launch 20 new models throughout 2026 as part of its offensive.

Volkswagen Group is reportedly considering eliminating up to 140,000 jobs, a move that has significantly impacted German and European public opinion.

Volkswagen's works council announced extraordinary worker meetings for next month, which will include the participation of Volkswagen Group CEO Oliver Blume.

The struggling Volkswagen Group is reportedly considering discontinuing several models, including the Jetta and Taycan, with the list containing some surprising names.

Volkswagen Group has announced a new restructuring plan that will see the company gradually eliminate up to 50 percent of its global model offerings by 2030. This move aims to streamline its product portfolio.

Volkswagen Group CEO Oliver Blume is set to unveil a rescue plan for Europe's largest car manufacturer, as the company's old business model is deemed obsolete and the industry faces significant challenges.

The Volkswagen Group is heading for a 'showdown' in Wolfsburg as key figures debate the future of the company amidst a major cost-cutting program.

Volkswagen Group is reportedly considering selling its shares in football clubs FC Bayern Munich and VfB Stuttgart as part of a broader restructuring and layoff plan.

Volkswagen Group, Europe's largest car manufacturer, has unveiled a plan to achieve over six billion euros in annual savings by 2030, a significant part of which will result in 50,000 job reductions.

Cupra, a prominent Volkswagen Group brand, has deepened its collaboration with renowned tuner ABT, resulting in enhanced versions of its Leon and Formentor models. This partnership aims to push the boundaries of performance and design for the vehicles.

Despite speculation of Seat being in 'clinical death' following the separation of Cupra, there is optimism within the Volkswagen Group that the brand is not permanently lost.

Škoda CEO Klaus Zellmer anticipates that the new Epiq electric car will drive significant growth for the company. The entry-level EV, which utilizes Volkswagen Group technology, is designed to appeal to a broad market.

The second episode of "The VW Story" podcast delves into the success story of the Beetle and Bulli, connecting it to the contradictory and dark origins of the Volkswagen group.

Volkswagen Group reported increased profits in its cheaper brands during the first quarter, while its luxury brands saw reductions of up to 22%, influenced by market downturns in China and US interest rates.

Volkswagen Group España Distribución, the group's distribution arm in Spain, is experiencing growth driven by increased sales and higher prices, contributing over 5 billion euros.

The Volkswagen Group is initiating its compact electric vehicle offensive with the Cupra Raval, which is now ready for launch. This will be swiftly followed by the introduction of the VW ID. Polo, ID. Cross, and Škoda Epiq models.

A luxury vehicle brand, founded by a former Volkswagen group vice president, has reportedly ceased operations, resulting in hundreds of employees losing their jobs.

The Volkswagen Group is recalling almost 100,000 ID and Cupra electric vehicles worldwide due to a battery fire risk, which requires a software update to resolve.

Audi Hungaria, the Volkswagen Group's Hungarian subsidiary, has reached a new agreement with employees, introducing phased pay increases and one-time bonuses, signaling stability amidst challenges faced by its parent company.

Škoda Auto has inaugurated a new battery system assembly plant in Mladá Boleslav, making it the largest producer of battery systems for electric vehicles within the Volkswagen Group.

Škoda invested 205 million euros in expanding the production of battery systems at its plant in Mladá Boleslav, thus becoming the largest producer of these systems for electric vehicles (BEV)…

Till Scheer, president and CEO of Volkswagen Group Korea, has been reappointed as chair of the Korea Automobile Importers & Distributors Association for a third consecutive term, the association said Thursday. KAIDA announced that Scheer was elected as its 17th chair at a general meeting held at a Seoul hotel earlier in the day. Having already served as the 15th and 16th chair, he will lead the association for another two-year term. Scheer has extensive experience in the automotive sector across

Skoda Auto, responsible for Volkswagen Group's development in India, has unveiled a new sedan model while media attention focuses on a potential strategic partnership in the region.

A comparison reveals that Volkswagen Group employs 60 percent more people than Toyota, despite producing and selling fewer cars than the Japanese manufacturer.

Audi's Chief Financial Officer has reportedly called for a restructuring of the company, seeking support from the broader Volkswagen Group.

Volkswagen Group leaders seriously considered installing an internal combustion engine in the ID. Buzz model to serve as a range extender, but have definitively decided against it.

Audi's plant in Győr, Hungary, is asking workers for flexibility to secure their jobs, as the Volkswagen group considers factory closures and up to 100,000 job cuts worldwide following a supervisory board meeting.

Škoda Auto, part of the Volkswagen Group, has celebrated the production of its 7-millionth DQ200 automatic DSG gearbox in Vrchlabí, Czech Republic, while also addressing the gearbox's reputation for reliability.

The Volkswagen Group has announced a major reduction in its model offerings, with plans to cut the number of available models by 50 percent, indicating challenges within Europe's largest automotive group.

Volkswagen Group is weighing more extensive cost-cutting measures as its Supervisory Board reviews a comprehensive package aimed at countering the expansion of Chinese manufacturers.

Volkswagen Group is reportedly ending its four-year partnership with Bosch for the development of autonomous driving technology, resulting in a loss of €1.5 billion in investments.

The Volkswagen Group is set to phase out TDI engines in its Golf and Octavia models, introducing hybrid systems by the end of the year as a replacement.

Volkswagen Group announced plans to eliminate 50,000 jobs globally by 2030. This move is part of a broader restructuring effort by the German automaker.

Deutsche Telekom and the Volkswagen Group have announced a significant collaboration, with the automaker globally migrating its IT infrastructure to the telecommunications provider's sovereign cloud system.

Volkswagen Group delivers an average of 660 new cars to Polish customers every working day, demonstrating significant sales and production scale in Poland.

After 28 years of collaboration, Porsche is disengaging from Bugatti, marking the definitive separation of the French luxury automaker from the Volkswagen Group. This move comes as Porsche's financial figures for 2025 are reportedly unstable.

Volkswagen Group CEO Oliver Blume has called for the protection of European manufacturers from "unfair" competition, highlighting electrification as a significant opportunity for Spain.

Ralf Brandstätter, CEO of Volkswagen Group China, discussed the rapid rise of e-mobility in China, emphasizing that tradition alone no longer sells cars and that the German automaker must radically rethink its strategy.

Volkswagen Group announced its artificial intelligence roadmap in China, aiming to equip its vehicles with 'agentic AI' capabilities.

Seat and Cupra, both Volkswagen Group brands, have joined forces to produce battery systems in Martorell, utilizing Volkswagen Group's Unified Cell technology for upcoming electric models like the CUPRA Raval and Volkswagen ID. Polo.

As part of its 2026 strategy, the Volkswagen Group is encouraging car owners to cease washing their vehicles, an unprecedented initiative aimed at environmental protection.

Planned savings and job cuts at Volkswagen could also spill over to the car maker's Bundesliga football club Wolfsburg, Volkswagen Group CEO Oliver Blume has said. "We also need to make improvements at VfL Wolfsburg.

The Volkswagen Group's profit has been halved, and its outlook remains uncertain, primarily due to problems with Porsche and the impact of US tariffs. CEO Oliver Blume is focusing on new models and stricter austerity measures to secure the future of Europe's largest carmaker.

Cupra, a brand within the Volkswagen group, has redesigned one of its models, further solidifying its profile as the group's most emotive brand, including its electric vehicles.

Skoda, a brand within the Volkswagen Group, is investing 205 million euros to expand battery production at its Mlada Boleslav plant, aiming to become the largest producer of BEV battery systems within the Volkswagen Group.

Andreas Mindt will take over as head of design for the entire Volkswagen Group starting March 2026, overseeing all brands from Skoda to Bugatti, with a mission to restore a consistent design DNA.