#Innovation
As it strives to become a sustainable mobility provider who acts as a role model in the areas of the environment, safety and integrity, the Volkswagen Group is applying an efficient, cross-brand research alliance. This alliance connects experts, facilitates collaborative working relationships among equals, fosters an innovative work environment and bundles activities for the purpose of tapping Group-wide synergies and efficiencies. Here is some additional information on the topic.
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Volkswagen Group maintains stable market share in declining global market in Q1
On April 13, 2026, the Volkswagen Group published the deliveries for January to March 2026.
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Expected decline in sales due to limited product availability
Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG delivered a total of 60,991 vehicles to customers worldwide in the first quarter of the year (previous year: 71,470), representing a decline of 15 per cent. Key reasons include the end of production of the combustion-engined 718 model, the strong ramp‑up phase of the all‑electric Macan in the same period of the year before, and the discontinuation of tax incentives for electric and hybrid vehicles in the United States.
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MOIA America to deploy autonomous ID. Buzz vehicles on the Uber platform in Los Angeles by the end of 2026
MOIA America, LLC, a Volkswagen Group company working on autonomous mobility technology, and Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:UBER), today announced the start of on-road validation testing of purpose-built, autonomous ID. Buzz vehicles in Los Angeles, marking the next phase of their strategic partnership introduced last year.
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“In China, for China”: Four world premieres and the latest AI-powered systems make their debut at the Volkswagen Group Night in Beijing
The Volkswagen Group is consistently implementing its “In China, for China” strategy: With its largest-ever product campaign for smart electric vehicles, the Group is demonstrating at “Auto China 2026” in Beijing just how quickly and precisely it is tailoring its product portfolio to the needs of Chinese customers. At the Volkswagen Group Media Night, the Volkswagen, Audi, and its China-exclusive sister brand AUDI, and JETTA brands take center stage with four world premieres and a new generation of locally developed electric models.
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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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Strong end to the year: Audi Group closes 2025 with solid performance
The Audi Group delivered a robust financial performance in fiscal year 2025. Revenue rose to 65.5 billion euros, operating profit amounted to 3.4 billion euros, and the operating margin was 5.1 percent. Net cash flow reached 3.4 billion euros. The company proceeded at pace with the rejuvenation of its portfolio and its structural renewal. Audi’s fully electric models set a delivery record, and the first model from sister brand AUDI, the AUDI E5 Sportback, was released in China. Audi also has big plans for 2026. As well as unveiling more key models – including the Audi A2 e-tron as a new entry-level electric model family and the Audi Q9 as the new flagship SUV – the company continues to tailor its portfolio to the needs of its international customers. And Audi’s Formula 1 debut will be a highlight for all motorsport fans.
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Brand Group Core on track despite special items; new steering model gives additional boost in 2026
The Volkswagen Group’s Brand Group Core (BGC) implemented its strategic goals as planned in 2025 – and reported an operating result of 6.8 billion euros – close to the prior year level despite significant negative special items. Adjusted for additional expenses for restructuring, the diesel issue and U.S. import tariffs, the operating result for 2025 came in at 8.2 billion euros – in line with the set target.
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Porsche is realigning itself: "Leaner, faster and even more desirable"
Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG is shifting into the next gear in the realignment of the company and its product portfolio, which began in 2025.
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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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Audi appoints Rouven Mohr Chief Technical Officer
Audi announces a leadership transition in Technical Development at a pivotal moment for the company’s technological transformation. Rouven Mohr will assume the role of Chief Technical Officer and member of the Board of Management effective March 1. He succeeds Geoffrey Bouquot, who has decided to pursue new professional opportunities outside the company.
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Audi scales up deployment of artificial intelligence in production
Audi is consistently rolling out artificial intelligence (AI) in production and logistics: the company is scaling up its own cloud platform for production and introducing new AI use cases and technologies for large-scale series production. In doing so, the premium manufacturer is relying on the expertise of strong partners. Decades of manufacturing expertise meet smart digital solutions.
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TRATON GROUP and PlusAI expand global partnership
The TRATON GROUP, one of the world’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers, and PlusAI, a leader in AI-based virtual driver software for autonomous trucks, today announced to expand their global partnership to accelerate the development and scaled deployment of on-highway autonomous trucking solutions in the U.S. and Europe.
