#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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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.
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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.
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Scania beschleunigt Megawattladen im Fernverkehr: Start des ersten öffentlichen Hochleistungsladepunkts in Deutschland
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EV batteries drive the energy transition: Roland Berger study shows high potential of decentralized energy in Germany
Elli – a brand of the Volkswagen Group – together with an alliance of leading energy companies presents a new study about decentralized energy solutions. Technologies like electric vehicles, solar power systems, home storage systems, and heat pumps can save the German energy system up to €255 billion by 2045. This corresponds to around €13 billion per year in added value – a key lever for a secure, independent, and cost-efficient energy transition. Roland Berger’s analysis shows that Germany can only achieve both energy supply security and overall cost efficiency through the combination of large-scale centralized power plants and decentralized energy technologies.
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Karl Bernqvist new Chief Purchasing Officer at TRATON
Karl Bernqvist (50) will take over the position as Chief Purchasing Officer at TRATON and member of the Executive Board of MAN Truck & Bus SE responsible for procurement. He will succeed Murat Aksel, who, due to different views on the future strategic direction of the company, mutually agreed with the Supervisory Board of MAN Truck and Bus SE and the Board of Management of TRATON SE to end his position as of October 31, 2025.
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Semiconductors at the Core of Automotive Innovation: Volkswagen Group Highlights Procurement Strategy and Rivian Alliance at the IAA
Volkswagen Group united industry leaders at the 4th Semiconductor Summit during IAA Mobility in Munich to provide insights on its semiconductor procurement strategy while strengthening partnerships and advancing innovation between the automotive and semiconductor industries. A highlight of this year’s Summit was Volkswagen Group’s new level procurement model with Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies, covering more than 50 semiconductor categories. These include core components such as microcontrollers, power transistors, and printed circuit boards that power and connect modern vehicles. The initiative reflects the Group’s proactive approach to expand its supplier base, build resilient partnerships, and strengthen its ambition to become the Global Automotive Tech Driver.
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IAA Mobility 2025: Elli launches bidirectional charging pilot and starts recruiting
At IAA Mobility 2025, Volkswagen Group subsidiary Elli presents a pilot project for bidirectional (“Bidi”) charging in private households for the first time. In the future, homes can be powered by EV batteries and the home’s solar power system.
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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.
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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.’
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Sharpened design philosophy of the Volkswagen Group as the key to sustainable brand success
Each brand of the Volkswagen Group has its own strong identity that has grown over many years. In addition to the technological profile, design plays a decisive role in individual positioning on the market and an optimal customer approach. Under the leadership of Michael Mauer, Volkswagen Group Design, together with the design managers of the brands, has sharpened the respective design criteria and given them a formal structure. It presents the different values, target groups and characters of the brands in a consistent and differentiated way. To support this process, a structuring model based on archetypal role models was used as a creative tool to describe brand personalities. The Volkswagen Group will be presenting the design philosophies of the Volkswagen, Scout and Porsche brands as examples at the IAA in Munich.
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Made in Europe: Volkswagen, PowerCo and Elli launch pioneering battery and energy technologies
The Volkswagen Group and its subsidiaries PowerCo and Elli are pushing sustainable mobility "made in Europe" at the IAA Mobility 2025. They are showcasing pioneering technologies for the automotive industry: The world's first Group test vehicle with solid-state battery provides a glimpse of the battery technology of tomorrow. PowerCo’s Unified Cell, which will be used for the first time in the Electric Urban Car Family of Volkswagen, ŠKODA and CUPRA, is ready for series production. In combination with the new battery system, it will provide a technological leap in terms of performance, cost efficiency and flexibility. The Volkswagen Group is consistently expanding its know-how in e-mobility and now has the broadest range of technologies on the market – from combustion engines to PHEVs and all-electric vehicles to battery and energy technologies.
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Battery Technology
The battery is the heart of electromobility. Its performance determines the range, charging time, and lifetime of an electric vehicle – and thus its market success. The Volkswagen Group is one of the few automotive manufacturers taking this key technology for fully electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids into its own hands. In doing so, we are also securing our long-term global leadership.
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The Car of the Future
The car of the future is digitally connected, intelligent and safer than ever before. The Volkswagen Group is driving forward the software-defined vehicle. This means powerful, scalable electronics architectures and software for digitally high-performance vehicles – across all segments.
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Innovation in the Automotive Industry
The automotive industry is developing at a rapid pace. Innovative technologies are defining vehicle functions and the driving experience. The Volkswagen Group sees this transformation as an opportunity to shape the mobility of tomorrow as a global automotive technology driver – climate-neutral, digital and connected. Our pioneering solutions along the entire automotive value chain combine experience and efficiency, safety and sustainability. This enables us to inspire customers time and time again. All over the world.
