Innovation in the Automotive Industry

Automotive innovations now have a major impact on vehicle functions and the driving experience. Car-related technology is advancing rapidly. To shape the mobility of tomorrow, the Volkswagen Group is developing solutions in areas such as electric mobility, battery technology, software, artificial intelligence and automated driving.

Our automotive innovations include new vehicle and drivetrain technologies as well as digital solutions across the entire value chain.

How innovations are shaping the car of the future

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Software, artificial intelligence, e-mobility and advanced driver assistance systems are at the heart of our vehicle development. They enable new functions and help make vehicles safer, more comfortable and more efficient. They enable new features: Advanced driver-assistance systems enhance active driving safety, while smart software and new battery technologies specifically improve the energy efficiency of our electric models in electric driving mode—compared to earlier vehicle generations.

When it comes to electric vehicles and innovative developments, we combine our automotive expertise with the technological knowledge of leading partners worldwide.

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Battery technology as a key to electric mobility

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Battery technology in electric vehicles is becoming a key factor in global competition. We are making major advances in this field – from research and development in cell chemistry and the highly scalable use of our Unified Cell to our own battery production.

Highly automated and autonomous driving

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Highly automated and autonomous driving enable new functions and mobility services. Today, innovative driver assistance systems already enhance safety and comfort for our customers. This makes us the only manufacturer to combine automotive innovation, value creation and business operations based on autonomous driving.

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How Volkswagen Group uses artificial intelligence

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Artificial intelligence (AI) is used across many areas of the Volkswagen Group – from development to vehicle production. AI can support development processes, analyze data and optimize production operations, making it an important part of automotive innovation.

Partnerships for the technologies of the future

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To develop new solutions for the automotive industry, the Volkswagen Group works with technology partners from various fields. This allows us to combine expertise, expand our capabilities and bring new technologies into series production faster. Here you will find the latest press releases and information on this topic.

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Latest news

Latest news and press releases from the Volkswagen Group on new technologies, automotive innovations and developments in the automotive industry – from automotive software and artificial intelligence to electric mobility and new partnerships.

10/09/2026

A Volkswagen bestseller goes electric: world premiere of the new ID. Tiguan

09/17/2026

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From Porsche to Porsche: Next Milestone in Battery Recycling

09/14/2026

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Mission Efficiency - Volkswagen presents the world’s most efficient near-production electric car

09/09/2026

TRATON GROUP opens TRATON ONE OS to technology partners through collaboration with Red Hat

07/02/2026

Bosch and CARIAD Deliver Level 2 Driving System for the Mass Market and Conclude Collaboration in the Automated Driving Alliance

06/24/2026

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CARIAD Opens Automotive Software Campus

06/23/2026Press Release

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Volkswagen Group and Elli bring Vehicle-to-Grid offer to the volume market

05/07/2026

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A battery's journey

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Car Brain Challenge

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The future of vehicle intelligence starts now: With the Car Brain Challenge “ReinCARnate Herbie,” the Volkswagen Group invites talented minds at universities worldwide to shape the next generation of vehicle intelligence.

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