All Press Releases
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Software‑Defined Vehicles: Joint Venture RV Tech Successfully Completes Winter Testing
The joint venture ‘Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies’ (RV Tech) has successfully completed the winter tests of its production-intent zonal architecture for the first generation of software‑defined vehicles (SDVs). Over the course of several months of testing in Phoenix (USA) and Arjeplog (Sweden), a joint team from Volkswagen, Audi, Scout, and RV Tech validated the functionality and performance of the electronics and software – an important milestone for the joint venture’s ongoing development work.
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René Reif appointed new Chief Operations Officer of PowerCo SE
René Reif will become the new Chief Operations Officer (COO) and Member of the Executive Board of PowerCo SE with effect from April 1, 2026. This decision was approved by the Supervisory Board of PowerCo SE. Reif has been working for PowerCo SE since 2025 and was most recently responsible for the construction of the St. Thomas gigafactory in Canada. Prior to that, he worked for Daimler AG for over 30 years. As Chief Operations Officer, he will be responsible for the planning, construction and operation of PowerCo’s cell factories in Europe and North America. He succeeds Sebastian Wolf, who will leave the Volkswagen Group at his own request.
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Volkswagen Group extends its partnerships with Nationalgalerie institutions in Berlin
During times of cultural and economic uncertainty, the Volkswagen Group continues to support culture and the arts, establishing itself as a reliable partner for numerous cultural institutions in Germany and abroad. Since 2012, the Group has maintained partnerships with two museums of the Stiftung Preußischer Kulturbesitz (SPK) in Berlin: the Neue Nationalgalerie and the Hamburger Bahnhof – Nationalgalerie der Gegenwart. These partnerships have now been extended for another two years and focus on supporting major exhibition projects and creating and expanding the ‘Volkswagen Group Art4All’ initiative. More than 400.000 people participated in activities of this initiative, in 2025 alone.
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Volkswagen AG: Nomination Committee of the Supervisory Board proposes Hans Dieter Pötsch for re-election
The Nomination Committee of the Supervisory Board of Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft on Friday proposed the current Chairman of the Board, Hans Dieter Pötsch, for re-election. This proposal will be submitted to the Supervisory Board at its upcoming meeting and subsequently put before the shareholders for a vote at the Annual General Meeting to be held on 18 June of this year.
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Milestone of “In China, for China”-strategy: First car developed jointly by Volkswagen and XPENG rolls off the production line
The Volkswagen Group is rapidly advancing the implementation of its “In China, for China” strategy and the accelerated electrification of its product portfolio: In Hefei, eastern China, series production has begun of the ID.UNYX 08, Volkswagen's first fully connected, all-electric full-size SUV for the Chinese market. The vehicle is a joint development with Chinese manufacturer NEV XPENG and reached series production maturity in just 24 months after the start of the cooperation. The ID.UNYX 08 is equipped with locally developed cutting-edge technologies, including 800-volt ultra-fast charging technology, L2 advanced ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System) capabilities, and the ability to continuously upgrade the vehicle with over-the-air (OTA) updates. At the same time, the new model embodies Volkswagen's core brand values and sets standards in safety, quality, driving comfort, and durability.
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Volkswagen Group strengthens financial resilience in 2025 – strong fourth quarter in a challenging environment
The Volkswagen Group Annual Media, Analyst and Investor Conference took place on March 10, 2026.
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Mobility, Travel, Freedom. ICONIC Exhibition at the DRIVE. Volkswagen Group Forum Showcases Travel Icons
The successful exhibition “ICONIC – A Timeless Journey of Culture, Society and Mobility” at the DRIVE. Volkswagen Group Forum is being expanded with new exhibits and an additional thematic focus. A central motif of mobility history is moving into the spotlight: travel. The new focus highlights the cultural, societal, and personal significance that being on the move holds for people – and how closely these experiences are connected to the development of individual mobility. Since its opening in 2024, more than 1.1 million visitors have experienced the diverse exhibition in the heart of Berlin. The format also continues to generate strong engagement on social media.
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Electrifying milestone: Volkswagen Group delivers four million all-electric vehicles
With the delivery of four million all-electric vehicles, the Volkswagen Group has reached another milestone in its successful electrification strategy. In 2025, the Group was one of the top five BEV manufacturers worldwide and was the clear BEV market leader in its home market of Europe with a market share of around 27 percent. The Group's first all-electric series production vehicle, the VW e-up!, was launched back in 2013, followed by the VW e-Golf in 2014. From 2019 on, a cross-brand product offensive based on the new Modular Electric Drive Matrix (MEB) drove significant volume growth. To date, around three million Group vehicles based on the MEB have been delivered, making it the Group's leading electric platform.
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Volkswagen Group achieves historic record in "Best Cars 2026"
The Volkswagen Group won ten out of 25 categories in the 50th edition of the “Best Cars” reader poll conducted by the German trade magazine auto motor und sport, setting a historic record. In the overall ranking, the Volkswagen brand secured three victories, one of which went to Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles. Porsche came out on top in two classes, and Audi won once. In the import ranking, Škoda was the most successful brand with three awards, and Bentley won one category. A total of around 95,000 readers cast their votes in "Best Cars 2026," making it the largest car reader poll in Europe.
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Volkswagen Group: Andreas Mindt appointed new Head of Group Design
Andreas Mindt, Head of Design Volkswagen Brand, will additionally lead Group Design for the Volkswagen Group starting March 1, 2026. He succeeds Michael Mauer, who is leaving the company on amicable terms as part of a generational transition. Mauer had previously transferred his responsibilities at Porsche to his successor.
