News
This is an overview of articles and relevant publications of the Group, its brands and business units.
A milestone for greater road safety: more than two million vehicles produced with Car2X
Connectivity can make driving a car safer, more convenient and more efficient. The production of more than two million Volkswagen models with Car2X for Europe is therefore an important step towards fewer road traffic accidents. The vehicles networked via Car2X use the principle of local swarm intelligence and can communicate both with each other and with the local traffic infrastructure in real time. In critical situations, the traffic hazard alert assist system can then display a warning message in the digital cockpit to vehicle occupants. The system is available in numerous Volkswagen models – partly as standard, partly as optional equipment.
Porsche AG reports robust net cash flow in a challenging market environment
Porsche AG resolutely pushed ahead with its decision to realign its product strategy at the end of the third quarter of 2025. This is intended to ensure strong profitability in the long term and, as expected, is having a significant impact on various key financial figures in the short term.
Ninth Porsche Charging Lounge, located in Lower Saxony, is now open
Lüneburg Heath is known for its extensive heathlands, green forests and quiet moors. Now there is an additional attraction for Taycan and Macan drivers after the ninth Porsche Charging Lounge opened, in Evendorf/Nordheide. Like all of the brand-exclusive fast-charging stations it offers a very high charging performance of up to 400 kW, a relaxed ambience and the central processing of charging costs via the Porsche Charging Service.
Dr. Michael Leiters will become CEO of Porsche AG on January 1, 2026
The Supervisory Board of Porsche AG has appointed Dr. Michael Leiters as CEO of Porsche AG, effective as of January 1, 2026. Dr. Oliver Blume, who has led Porsche AG as CEO for ten years, will continue to serve as CEO of Volkswagen Group.
TRATON GROUP reports a decline in unit sales to 71,400 vehicles in the third quarter of 2025
In a persistently weak and uncertain market environment, the TRATON GROUP’s unit sales declined by 16% year-over-year in the third quarter of 2025.
Markus Haupt confirmed as Chief Executive Officer of SEAT and CUPRA
The Supervisory Board of SEAT and CUPRA, chaired by Thomas Schäfer -Member of the Board of Management of Volkswagen AG, Brand Group Core, and CEO of the Volkswagen brand- has appointed Markus Haupt as the new Chief Executive Officer of SEAT and CUPRA, effective immediately. Haupt has been serving as interim CEO since April 1, and now, with the full support of the company’s Executive Committee, formally assumes the position on a permanent basis.
Porsche reports robust delivery figures despite a challenging environment
Porsche has significantly increased the proportion of electrified vehicles sold in the first nine months of 2025. A total of 212,509 cars were delivered to customers worldwide between January and September, of which 35.2 per cent were electrified (+12.8 percentage points). Fully electric vehicles made up 23.1 per cent, while 12.1 per cent were plug-in hybrids.
World Premiere of the Škoda Vision O: Press materials and highlights
Škoda Auto proudly presents the Vision O, a groundbreaking concept car that reimagines the future of estate vehicles. The Vision O represents a bold leap forward in the evolution of Škoda’s Modern Solid design language, sustainability goals, interior architecture, HMI structure, and customer-focused innovation. Škoda Auto revealed the Vision O concept during its world premiere event in Munich. The full stream of the premiere is available on Škoda Auto’s official YouTube channel.
IAA Open Space: a strong brand presence under the Porsche crest
Two years ago, a huge Porsche 911 acted as the roof over Porsche’s event space in Munich. For the 2025 motor show, the Porsche crest will be the focus of the sports car manufacturer’s presence at Wittelsbacherplatz. The motto of this year’s stand concept is: ‘Porsche. There is no substitute.’
CUPRA accelerates growth journey with Tindaya World Premiere, new Tribe editions and Middle East ambitions
CUPRA accelerates its unstoppable growth journey with a wave of bold announcements at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich. The brand unveils the daring CUPRA Tindaya Showcar, introduces exclusive Tribe Editions, and confirms it will hold the World Premiere of the CUPRA Raval in Barcelona in March 2026. Beyond the cars, CUPRA is pushing forward its globalisation and investigating a potential market entry for CUPRA in the Middle East region. The CUPRA Design House also takes centre stage, with the worldwide debut of the Harper Collective x CUPRA luggage collection.
