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This is an overview of articles and relevant publications of the Group, its brands and business units.
Top marks for a Volkswagen model once again: new Tayron achieves 5 stars in Euro NCAP
The new Volkswagen Tayron achieved first-class results in the latest Euro NCAP test and received the highest rating of five stars. The result underlines the outstanding safety equipment of the new model and, at the same time, the high standards of Volkswagen. Under the guiding principle of “Safety for All”, Volkswagen has been continuously working on innovations for decades to further increase road safety – in all vehicle segments, for all road users and for all relevant accident scenarios.
Stefan Mecha becomes new Chairman of the Board of Management of the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles brand
Stefan Mecha will become the new Chairman of the Brand Board of Management of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (VWN) in Hanover with effect from July 1, 2025. Mecha succeeds Prof. Dr. Carsten Intra, who is leaving the company for personal reasons as part of a retirement plan.
Power2Drive 2025: Elli unveils new "Flexpole Plus" and announces key partnership with UNITI
Volkswagen Group Charging GmbH (Elli) is presenting a major innovation at this year’s Power2Drive trade fair in Munich: the new Flexpole Plus. The next-generation of Elli’s battery-buffered DC fast charger combines proven flexibility with expanded payment capabilities, making it ideal for public, business, and fleet locations with limited grid capacity. Coinciding with the product launch, Elli is also announcing a strategic partnership with German energy association UNITI to help transform gas station infrastructure across the country.
Despite first-quarter challenges – Audi sees strong growth in deliveries of electric vehicles
AUDI AG’s financial performance in the first quarter of 2025 reflects the ongoing challenges of the overall situation. Contributing factors here include the global economic downturn, intensified competition and political uncertainties. At the same time, deliveries of electric cars from the Audi brand rose by around 30 percent compared to the same period last year. Revenue in the first three months of 2025 was 15.4 billion euros, up 12.4 percent on the figure for the same period last year. Operating profit totaled 537 million euros. Net cash flow amounted to EUR -61 million.
SEAT S.A. sales revenue grows 2.4% in Q1 2025 to 3.9 billion euros, driven by recent CUPRA launches
SEAT S.A. sales revenue reached 3.895 billion euros between January and March 2025, up 2.4% compared to Q1 2024 (3.803 billion euros). This figure, driven by the success of recently launched CUPRA models, represents a new record for the company for a first quarter in which deliveries also increased to 146,700 vehicles, up 5.9% from the same period in 2024 (138,600 vehicles).
Škoda Auto posts strong sales and financial results in Q1 2025
Škoda Auto built on last year’s momentum to achieve a robust Q1: With 238,600 vehicles delivered to customers worldwide, the Czech car manufacturer recorded an increase of 8.2% year-on-year in the first three months of 2025.
Brand Group Core records higher unit sales and sales revenue – special factors impact profitability
The sales revenue of the Volkswagen, Škoda, SEAT/Cupra and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles brands rose significantly in the first quarter of 2025, totaling some 35.3 billion euros. There was strong growth in deliveries of all-electric models. At the same time, provisions in connection with CO₂ regulations in Europe as well as the diesel issue impacted the operating result, which decreased to 1.12 billion euros in the first quarter. Inventory write-downs in connection with the import duties announced by the United States also had an adverse effect on the result.
Porsche invests decisively in its future
Porsche AG continued to invest decisively in its future in the first quarter of 2025. The focus was on investments in the product portfolio, in software and battery activities, and in organisational adjustments. The company is accepting short-term burdens as a result.
After a modest first quarter, TRATON GROUP expects better performance in the second half of the year and maintains its outlook for 2025
As expected, the TRATON GROUP got off to a slow start to 2025, yet expects an improved business performance in the second half of the year due to a renewed increase in incoming orders. On the back of this, the full-year outlook is maintained. As previously reported, unit sales declined by 10% to 73,100 vehicles (3M 2024: 81,100) in the first quarter of 2025. Sales revenue also decreased by 10% to €10.6 billion (3M 2024: 11.8 billion). With a share of 21% (3M 2024: 19%) of total sales revenue, the Vehicle Services business made a considerable contribution to business performance. Incoming orders rose by 12% to 74,300 vehicles (3M 2024: 66,400) in the first quarter. The book-to-bill ratio, or the ratio from incoming orders to unit sales, was 1.0 (0.8).
Audi at 2025 Auto Shanghai: five debuts take the stage MediaInfo 04/23/2025
China continues to lead the way in the transition to electric mobility. At 2025 Auto Shanghai, Audi is showcasing the models that will bring the company to the forefront of this trend locally and globally, while also remaining a strong player in the market for combustion-engine vehicles. The lineup displayed by Audi and its two local partners FAW and SAIC consists of 19 models. Among them are the Audi A5L, the A5L Sportback, the Q5L, and the A6L e-tron as well as the AUDI E5 Sportback.
