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Volkswagen AG

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HOMEPAGE Volkswagen Group (https://www.volkswagenag.com)
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Volkswagen Group

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Mobility for generations to come.

H1 Innovation in the Automotive Industry
NAV_HEADER_HEADING_REPEATED_BODY Innovation in the Automotive Industry | Volkswagen Group (https://volkswagenag.com/en/innovation-in-the-automotive-industry-19025/)
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Innovation in the Automotive Industry | Volkswagen Group

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As a Global Automotive Tech Driver, we promote innovation and make the latest automotive and digital technologies available worldwide.

H1 Innovation in the Automotive Industry
H2 The car of the future
H2 Battery Technology
H2 Highly automated and autonomous driving
H2 Artificial intelligence
H2 Partnerships
H2 Latest news
H2 Social Media News #innovation
H3 Car Brain Challenge
NAV_HEADER_REPEATED Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) | Volkswagen Group (https://volkswagenag.com/en/environmental-social-and-governance-esg-16040/)
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Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) | Volkswagen Group

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Here you can find all information about "ESG Performance & Reporting" at the Volkswagen Group.

H1 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)
H2 ESG Factbook & PAI Scorecard
H2 ESG Conferences – archive
H2 Latest ESG presentations
H3 Reporting
H3 Sustainability in the Supply Chain
H3 Policies
H3 Memberships
H3 Corporate Governance
H3 ESG – Ratings and Scores
H3 ESG Controversies
H3 Green Finance
H3 Ethik, Risikomanagement & Compliance
H3 ESG-Conference
H4 Download PAI scorecard – Principal Adverse Impact indicators (according to SFRD)
NAV_HEADER_REPEATED Volkswagen Group (https://volkswagenag.com/en/)
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Volkswagen Group

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Mobility for generations to come.

H1 Innovation in the Automotive Industry
NAV_HEADER_REPEATED Group | Volkswagen Group (https://volkswagenag.com/en/group-15765/)
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Group | Volkswagen Group

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The Volkswagen Group comprises twelve brands from seven European countries and offers a wide range of financial services.

H1 Group
H2 About us
H2 The Group Strategy
H2 Brands
H2 Engagement
H2 Ethics, Risk & Compliance
H2 Our Whistleblower System
H3 E-mobility info hub
H3 „ICONIC – A Timeless Journey of Culture, Society and Mobility”
H3 The case for “Made in Europe”
NAV_HEADER_REPEATED Media | Volkswagen Group (https://volkswagenag.com/en/media-15771/)
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Media | Volkswagen Group

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Latest news, contacts from our brands and companies, event announcements, and publications from the Volkswagen Group.

H1 Media
H2 Current topics of the Volkswagen Group
H2 Latest ad hoc release
H2 Events
H2 Upcoming Events
H2 Event Highlights
H2 Selection of publications
H2 Images
H2 Selection of publications
H2 Press websites of Group brands and other business units
H2 Podcasts of our brands
H2 Media contacts
H2 Corporate Design Portal
H3 First Quarter: Volkswagen Group makes progress in a challenging environment – overhead costs reduced by one billion Euro, transformation to be accelerated further
H3 All press releases
H3 Group Night Auto China 2026
H3 IAA Mobility 2025
H3 Brand and regional news
H4 More events can be found under event highlights.
📝 The Narrative — clean text per page (Info Density · Semantic Coherence)
HOMEPAGE (https://www.volkswagenag.com) Volkswagen Group
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[H1] Innovation in the Automotive Industry
Volkswagen is driving forward modern mobility – with new technologies, smart connectivity, and sustainable solutions for the future.
Open
The specified fuel consumption and emission data does not refer to a single vehicle and is not part of the offer but is only intended for comparison between different types of vehicles. Additional equipment and accessories (additional components, tyre formats, etc.) can alter relevant vehicle parameters such as weight, rolling resistance and aerodynamics, affecting the vehicle's fuel consumption, power consumption, CO₂ emissions and driving performance values in addition to weather and traffic conditions and individual driving behavior.
Further information on official fuel consumption data and official specific CO₂ emissions for new passenger cars can be found in the "Guide to fuel economy, CO₂ emissions and power consumption for new passenger car models", which is available free of charge from all sales dealerships and from DAT Deutsche Automobil Treuhand GmbH, Hellmuth-Hirth-Str. 1, D-73760 Ostfildern, Germany and at www.dat.de/co2.
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SUB-PAGE (https://volkswagenag.com/en/innovation-in-the-automotive-industry-19025/) Innovation in the Automotive Industry | Volkswagen Group
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Innovation in the Automotive Industry
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The Group Strategy
E-Mobility
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.
#Strategy
#Innovation
#Electromobility
#Mobility Solutions
#Technology
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The car of the future
To the car of the future
Software, artificial intelligence and advanced driver assistance systems are at the center of our vehicle development. With many innovations, we are making the vehicle of the future safer, more comfortable and more entertaining. When it comes to electric cars and major trends, we combine our automotive expertise with the technological knowledge of leading partners worldwide – and adapt it to the needs of our customers in different markets.
[IMG: Graphic representation of a connected car viewed from above, surrounded by icons for digital services and connectivity.]
[IMG: Lab technician in a white coat working at an automated storage and processing system with numerous sample tubes.]
[H2]
Battery Technology
About Battery Technology
Battery technology is becoming a key factor in global competition. We are taking big steps into the future in this field – with research and development in cell chemistry, the highly scalable use of our standardized cell and our own battery production.
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Highly automated and autonomous driving
On highly automated and autonomous driving
We are pushing autonomous driving forward, enabling new mobility options for more and more people. We are already increasing safety and comfort for our customers with innovative driver assistance systems. This makes us the only automotive company that combines innovation, value creation and business operations based on autonomous driving.
[IMG: Digital visualization of a self-driving car with sensor detection on a road in an urban environment.]
[IMG: Side view of a modern VW electric car with digital AI graphics in the background.]
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Artificial intelligence
On artificial intelligence
We are resolutely driving forward the digitalization of our company. For us, artificial intelligence is the key to greater speed, quality and competitiveness – from development through to vehicle production. In every process and every development, we examine how artificial intelligence (AI) can improve the result in order to offer our customers even more attractive products and make our work more efficient.
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Partnerships
To partnerships
With our brands, experience and global expertise, we are uniquely positioned worldwide. We are expanding our capabilities in a targeted manner by collaborating with leading technology partners. Our credo: We develop the best technologies for our customers – as quickly as possible.
[IMG: Abstract design featuring multiple overlapping green wave lines on a dark green background.]
[H2] Latest news
04/08/2026
[IMG: MOIA America to deploy autonomous ID. Buzz vehicles on the Uber platform in Los Angeles by the end of 2026]
MOIA America to deploy autonomous ID. Buzz vehicles on the Uber platform in Los Angeles by the end of 2026
03/27/2026Press Release
[IMG: Car driving across a snowy plain in warm sunrise/sunset light, with mist on the horizon.]
Software‑Defined Vehicles: Joint Venture RV Tech Successfully Completes Winter Testing
01/27/2026
[IMG: Audi scales up deployment of artificial intelligence in production]
Audi scales up deployment of artificial intelligence in production
01/26/2026
[IMG: Traton Group and PlusAI partners]
TRATON GROUP and PlusAI expand global partnership
12/17/2025Press Release
[IMG: Start of European battery cell production: PowerCo commissions Salzgitter gigafactory]
Start of European battery cell production: PowerCo commissions Salzgitter gigafactory
12/12/2025Press Release
[IMG: Volkswagen Group launches autonomous vehicle testing with its Gen.Urban in Wolfsburg]
Volkswagen Group launches autonomous vehicle testing with its Gen.Urban in Wolfsburg
11/13/2025
[IMG: Macan GTS, Porsche Charging Lounge, Himmelkron, Germany, 2025, Porsche AG]
Tenth Porsche Charging Lounge now open in northern Bavaria
11/12/2025Press Release
[IMG: Rivian Volkswagen Group Technologies Logo]
One year after its founding: Joint venture between Volkswagen Group and Rivian shows strong progress
[H2] Social Media News #innovation
LinkedIn
12 days
Advancing sustainability means acting holistically, across materials, technology, and the entire value chain. 🌍 At the Volkswagen Group, this commitment comes to life in the latest Sustainability Report from Bentley Motors. Guided by the Beyond100+ strategy, Bentley is embedding sustainability throughout the full vehicle lifecycle. Two recent milestones highlight this progress: 🔹 Ethical sourci...
LinkedIn
1 month
🌐 At Volkswagen Group, we believe true impact is created where people and brands act concretely.That's why, with #REGIONS, we're showcasing how our brands around the world are taking on responsibility in all their spheres of influence. 🤝 Today, we kick off our journey by highlighting AUDI AG's incredible commitment to employee volunteering! Since 2012, Audi Volunteer Days have mobilized over 1,...
LinkedIn
2 months
🔠 In our series “Battery ABC”, we explore everything about batteries. Today we move to C – for Cell‑to‑Pack. 🔋 Did you know that the new MEB+ battery for the Electric Urban Car Family is built using “Cell‑to‑Pack” technology - often called C2P? 🔍 In this episode, we take a closer look at what Cell‑to‑Pack actually means, why this design is becoming so important, and which advantages it brings f...
LinkedIn
2 months
🤝 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 AG, Scout Motors Inc., and RV Tech validated the funct...
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Car Brain Challenge
[IMG: Car Brain Challenge_AI]
The future of vehicle intelligence begins now. Volkswagen Group is launching the Car Brain Challenge “Re-inCARnate Herbie”: a unique international competition that invites the most talented minds at universities worldwide to shape the next generation of vehicle intelligence.
To Car Brain Challenge
The specified fuel consumption and emission data does not refer to a single vehicle and is not part of the offer but is only intended for comparison between different types of vehicles. Additional equipment and accessories (additional components, tyre formats, etc.) can alter relevant vehicle parameters such as weight, rolling resistance and aerodynamics, affecting the vehicle's fuel consumption, power consumption, CO₂ emissions and driving performance values in addition to weather and traffic conditions and individual driving behavior.
Further information on official fuel consumption data and official specific CO₂ emissions for new passenger cars can be found in the "Guide to fuel economy, CO₂ emissions and power consumption for new passenger car models", which is available free of charge from all sales dealerships and from DAT Deutsche Automobil Treuhand GmbH, Hellmuth-Hirth-Str. 1, D-73760 Ostfildern, Germany and at www.dat.de/co2.
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SUB-PAGE (https://volkswagenag.com/en/environmental-social-and-governance-esg-16040/) Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) | Volkswagen Group
[H1]
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)
[IMG: ESG]
All relevant ESG related data and information, conveniently assembled in one place.
#ESG
[H2]
ESG Factbook & PAI Scorecard
To the ESG Factbook
The ESG Factbook is based on the 2024 Annual and Sustainability Report and also covers topics such as 'Just Transition'. Additionally, it incorporates information from corporate policies, official websites, and other relevant governance documents.
[H4] Download PAI scorecard - Principal Adverse Impact indicators (according to SFRD)
Principal Adverse Impact (PAI) Indicators 2025 (Excel) - 2026-04-27
[IMG: Aerial view of four wind turbines standing in a forested landscape. The sun rises over the rolling hills, creating an atmospheric lighting effect.]
[H3]
Reporting
[IMG: 2025 IR Header]
For the reporting year 2025, Volkswagen AG is issuing a combined, non-financial statement (sustainability report) for the Volkswagen Group and Volkswagen AG.
To the reports
[H3]
Sustainability in the Supply Chain
[IMG: Supply Chain_Sustainability]
The Volkswagen Group takes its corporate responsibility for human rights and the environment very seriously. Our goal is to create responsible supply chains for future generations.
Read more
[H3]
Policies
[IMG: Compass_Integrity cuttet]
The Volkswagen Group has made a commitment to sustainable, transparent and responsible management.
Read more
[H3]
Memberships
[IMG: Profile_VW Wolfsburg plant]
The Volkswagen Group is an active partner in global, national and topic-specific sustainability networks on various levels and projects.
Read more
[H3]
Corporate Governance
[IMG: Exterior view of the modern Volkswagen Group headquarters at night, illuminated with several people passing by.]
Corporate Governance stands for responsible, transparent corporate management and supervision that aims to add by long-term value.
Read more
[H3]
ESG - Ratings and Scores
[IMG: ESG - Rating]
Some ESG ratings are actively managed by us, while other agencies are supplied with data only.
Read more
[H3]
ESG Controversies
[IMG: Human Rights]
Current company statements on ESG controversies as well as insights into how ongoing developments are being handled.
Read more
[H3]
Green Finance
[IMG: 2025 Green Finance]
Volkswagen Group's Green Finance approach funds projects to support our path to carbon neutrality.
Read more
[H3]
Ethik, Risikomanagement & Compliance
[IMG: 219798891]
Integrity and compliance are not ends in themselves for us, but essential prerequisites for sustainable business success and values-based action within the Volkswagen Group. We are committed to the principles of the Human Rights Charter, the ILO core labor standards, and the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. In addition, you will find information here on the implementation of the Supply Chain Due Diligence Act, as well as on anti-corruption, risk management, and our internal control system.
Read more
[H3]
ESG-Conference
[IMG: ESG Conference 2025]
The annual ESG conference provides capital market participants with concise insights into current sustainability topics and the company's ESG activities.
About the Event
[H2] ESG Conferences - archive
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[H2]
Latest ESG presentations
Show all
Presentations
Other Publications
[IMG: regenerate+ Progress Report 2024]
regenerate+ Progress Report 2024
06/26/2025
Publication
[IMG: ESG Conference - Sustainability Strategy]
ESG Conference - Sustainability Strategy
05/08/2025
Presentation
[IMG: ESG Conference - People Sustainabilty]
ESG Conference - People Sustainabilty
05/08/2025
Presentation
Show More Documents
The specified fuel consumption and emission data does not refer to a single vehicle and is not part of the offer but is only intended for comparison between different types of vehicles. Additional equipment and accessories (additional components, tyre formats, etc.) can alter relevant vehicle parameters such as weight, rolling resistance and aerodynamics, affecting the vehicle's fuel consumption, power consumption, CO₂ emissions and driving performance values in addition to weather and traffic conditions and individual driving behavior.
Further information on official fuel consumption data and official specific CO₂ emissions for new passenger cars can be found in the "Guide to fuel economy, CO₂ emissions and power consumption for new passenger car models", which is available free of charge from all sales dealerships and from DAT Deutsche Automobil Treuhand GmbH, Hellmuth-Hirth-Str. 1, D-73760 Ostfildern, Germany and at www.dat.de/co2.
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SUB-PAGE (https://volkswagenag.com/en/) Volkswagen Group
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[H1] Innovation in the Automotive Industry
Volkswagen is driving forward modern mobility – with new technologies, smart connectivity, and sustainable solutions for the future.
Open
The specified fuel consumption and emission data does not refer to a single vehicle and is not part of the offer but is only intended for comparison between different types of vehicles. Additional equipment and accessories (additional components, tyre formats, etc.) can alter relevant vehicle parameters such as weight, rolling resistance and aerodynamics, affecting the vehicle's fuel consumption, power consumption, CO₂ emissions and driving performance values in addition to weather and traffic conditions and individual driving behavior.
Further information on official fuel consumption data and official specific CO₂ emissions for new passenger cars can be found in the "Guide to fuel economy, CO₂ emissions and power consumption for new passenger car models", which is available free of charge from all sales dealerships and from DAT Deutsche Automobil Treuhand GmbH, Hellmuth-Hirth-Str. 1, D-73760 Ostfildern, Germany and at www.dat.de/co2.
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SUB-PAGE (https://volkswagenag.com/en/group-15765/) Group | Volkswagen Group
[H1]
Group
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Sites
Executive Bodies
Whistleblower
The Group comprises ten brands from five European countries: Volkswagen, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, ŠKODA, SEAT, CUPRA, Audi, Lamborghini, Bentley, Porsche and Ducati. In addition, the Volkswagen Group offers a wide range of further brands and business units including financial services. Volkswagen Financial Services comprises dealer and customer financing, leasing, banking and insurance activities, and fleet management.
#Strategy
#Brands
#Products
#ESG
[H2]
About us
Read more
As one of the world's leading manufacturers of automobiles and commercial vehicles, we want to play a key role in shaping the transformation to a new age of mobility with our brands, business areas and financial services. From the company profile to the group essentials or the history - here you will find the most important information about the Volkswagen Group.
[IMG: Abstract wave shape in green and blue tones.]
[IMG: Volkswagen Group Strategy Header]
[H2]
The Group Strategy
To the corporate strategy
With "The Group Strategy – Mobility for Generations", the Volkswagen Group is pursuing a clear strategic roadmap up to 2035. The claim: to play an active role in shaping the transformation of the automotive industry – as "The Global Automotive Tech Driver". On our way to becoming the Global Automotive Tech Driver, we can build on a unique basis as a company: Our global presence, our strong brands and our diverse teams. These are the foundation of our strategic target picture.
[H2]
Brands
Overview of all brands
The Volkswagen Group is undergoing the biggest transformation process in its history with the claim to play an active role in shaping the transformation of the automotive industry by 2035– as "The Global Automotive Tech Driver".
[IMG: Vehicles of the Volkswagen Group]
[IMG: Multiple hands from different individuals join together in a gesture of teamwork.]
[H2]
Engagement
Read more
The Volkswagen Group accepts its social responsibility and follows two principles in its commitment: Continuity and participation. Long-term partnerships make it possible to implement sustainable projects.
[H2]
Ethics, Risk & Compliance
Read more
Volkswagen is of the firm belief that sustainable economic success can only be achieved by adhering to regulations and standards. We stand for reputable and honest conduct in the course of everyday business which complies with the relevant rules and regulations.
[IMG: 219798891]
[IMG: two held up hands with a heart in them]
[H2]
Our Whistleblower System
Read more
We want to know about and prevent possible misconduct. Every information helps.
[H3]
E-mobility info hub
[IMG: Logo of the cross-brand initiative Enter Electric! of Volkswagen Group]
Experience electric mobility: All-electric vehicles from the Volkswagen Group stand for driving pleasure, innovative technology and sustainable mobility. With the cross-brand communication campaign Enter Electric, the Volkswagen Group is placing a clear focus on education.
To the Info Hub
[H3]
„ICONIC – A Timeless Journey of Culture, Society and Mobility”
[IMG: A classic red Porsche in a showroom, thematically divided with pictures and colored panels under the title]
Volkswagen is honoring the cultural influence of icons with an exhibition at the DRIVE corporate forum in Berlin. In addition to legendary vehicle models from the Group's brands, visitors can discover over 70 other works and personalities from the fields of design, architecture, art, and music, as well as defining historical moments.
About the exhibition
[H3]
The case for “Made in Europe”
[IMG: Man in business attire leaning against a shelf with a yellow car model, modern office setting.]
Volkswagen Group CEO Oliver Blume, together with Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa, sets out detailed proposals in a joint open letter on how to strengthen Europe’s automotive industry.
To the open letter
The specified fuel consumption and emission data does not refer to a single vehicle and is not part of the offer but is only intended for comparison between different types of vehicles. Additional equipment and accessories (additional components, tyre formats, etc.) can alter relevant vehicle parameters such as weight, rolling resistance and aerodynamics, affecting the vehicle's fuel consumption, power consumption, CO₂ emissions and driving performance values in addition to weather and traffic conditions and individual driving behavior.
Further information on official fuel consumption data and official specific CO₂ emissions for new passenger cars can be found in the "Guide to fuel economy, CO₂ emissions and power consumption for new passenger car models", which is available free of charge from all sales dealerships and from DAT Deutsche Automobil Treuhand GmbH, Hellmuth-Hirth-Str. 1, D-73760 Ostfildern, Germany and at www.dat.de/co2.
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SUB-PAGE (https://volkswagenag.com/en/media-15771/) Media | Volkswagen Group
[H1]
Media
[IMG: Annual Media Conference 2023 - meeting with cameramen in the background]
Media Contacts
Images
Subscription Services
Corporate Design Portal
On the media page of the Volkswagen Group, journalists will find the latest news and contacts of our brands and companies, upcoming events and publications.
[H2] Current topics of the Volkswagen Group
[H3]
First Quarter: Volkswagen Group makes progress in a challenging environment – overhead costs reduced by one billion Euro, transformation to be accelerated further
[IMG: First Quarter: Volkswagen Group makes progress in a challenging environment – overhead costs reduced by one billion Euro, transformation to be accelerated further]
30.04.2026 On April 30, 2026 the Volkswagen Group will publish the results for the first quarter 2026.
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04/21/2026Press Release
Auto China 2026: Volkswagen Group Unveils Record Product Offensive and Agentic AI Roadmap for China
At its Media Night before Auto China 2026, the Volkswagen Group unveiled its powerful push into smart mobility. The showcase included a refreshed model portfolio with four global premieres. This new line-up is driven by the "in China, for China" strategy. Every aspect—from design and digital cockpit services to advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS)—is tailored specifically for Chinese customers. The Group also launched its “Agentic AI for all” roadmap. This initiative is built on the new, scalable China Electronic Architecture (CEA) and will integrate intelligent driving and cockpit features into a single, unified operating system for all vehicle types.
[IMG: Teaser Group Media Night 2026]
04/16/2026Press Release
Electric vehicle batteries as grid storage: Volkswagen and Elli to launch Vehicle-to-Grid Offer
Volkswagen, together with Elli, the energy and mobility brand of the Volkswagen Group, is preparing the market launch of a fully integrated Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) offer for private customers in Germany. From the fourth quarter of 2026, Volkswagen customers can not only just charge their electric vehicles, but also actively integrate them into the energy system and generate additional revenue. Pre-registration for the offer will be available from June 2026, with further European countries to follow. With this initiative, Volkswagen is consistently advancing its existing home charging and energy ecosystem. Vehicle-to-Grid is not a standalone product, but the next step in the development of a comprehensive energy offer centered around electric vehicles.
[IMG: Electric vehicle batteries as grid storage: Volkswagen and Elli to launch Vehicle-to-Grid Offer]
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All press releases
All Press Releases
05/06/2026Press Release
[IMG: German Pavilion. Sung Tieu, Human Dignity Shall Be Inviolable, 2026. Courtesy the Artist.]
Volkswagen Group supports Education Program of the German Pavilion at the 61st Biennale Arte di Venezia
04/30/2026Press Release
[IMG: First Quarter: Volkswagen Group makes progress in a challenging environment – overhead costs reduced by one billion Euro, transformation to be accelerated further]
First Quarter: Volkswagen Group makes progress in a challenging environment – overhead costs reduced by one billion Euro, transformation to be accelerated further
04/24/2026Press Release
[IMG: Gradient poster reading “Volkswagen Group Art4All — Tide Tied,” noting extra opening hours with free admission; logos of Kunsthalle Emden and Volkswagen Group.]
40 Years of Kunsthalle Emden: Volkswagen Group extends time for art experiences
04/21/2026Press Release
[IMG: Teaser Group Media Night 2026]
Auto China 2026: Volkswagen Group Unveils Record Product Offensive and Agentic AI Roadmap for China
04/16/2026Press Release
[IMG: Electric vehicle batteries as grid storage: Volkswagen and Elli to launch Vehicle-to-Grid Offer]
Electric vehicle batteries as grid storage: Volkswagen and Elli to launch Vehicle-to-Grid Offer
04/14/2026Press Release
[IMG: Charging services for the Vatican’s electric fleet]
Elli Mobility provides charging services for the Vatican’s electric fleet
04/13/2026Press Release
[IMG: Volkswagen Group Q1 2026 Deliveries Infographic]
Volkswagen Group maintains stable market share in declining global market in Q1
04/06/2026Press Release
[IMG: Teaser Group Media Night 2026]
“In China, for China”: Four world premieres and the latest AI-powered systems make their debut at the Volkswagen Group Night in Beijing
03/27/2026Press Release
[IMG: Car driving across a snowy plain in warm sunrise/sunset light, with mist on the horizon.]
Software‑Defined Vehicles: Joint Venture RV Tech Successfully Completes Winter Testing
03/25/2026Press Release
[IMG: René Reif appointed Chief Operations Officer of PowerCo SE]
René Reif appointed new Chief Operations Officer of PowerCo SE
[H2]
Latest ad hoc release
01/21/2026 · 18:45Ad hoc
Preliminary key figures for net cash flow and net liquidity in the Automotive Division for the 2025 fiscal year
[H2] Events
[IMG: Annual General Meeting 2023 with stage and audience]
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Upcoming Events
All events
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May 2026
BNP Global Electric and Mobility Conference - Hong Kong
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May 2026
Deutsche Bank Global Auto Conference - New York
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May 2026
Roadshow with HSBC - Singapore
[H2] Event Highlights
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Group Night Auto China 2026
[IMG: Teaser Group Media Night 2026]
Auto China 2026 took place in Beijing from April 24 to May 3. On April 21, the Volkswagen Group opened the motor show with the Group Night. All content, press releases, as well as image and video materials and social media posts related to the Beijing Motor Show 2026 are available for download on the Volkswagen Group’s central event page.
About the event
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IAA Mobility 2025
[IMG: Teaser for the IAA Mobility 2025 eventsite]
The IAA MOBILITY took place in Munich from 9th to 14th September, 2025. Over six days – from 7 to 12 September – the Volkswagen Group presented the full range of its technological innovations at the IAA Summit exhibition stand (hall B1). Viewers can watch recordings of the program highlights.
About the event
[H4] More events can be found under event highlights.
[H2] Selection of publications
LinkedIn
10 days
🔠 In our series "Battery ABC", we explore everything about batteries. Today we move to C – for cycle stability. Cycle stability is a key factor when it comes to battery performance, reliability, and durability throughout its lifetime. 🔋 Want to learn more? Watch the video below 👇 🎬 Stay tuned for more insights in our Battery ABC series! #EnterElectric #Batteryabc
LinkedIn
11 days
🏍️ Did you know that Ducati Motor Holding is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year? 💌 To mark this historic achievement, the Italian Ministry of Enterprise has issued an official commemorative stamp dedicated to the brand. Featuring an iconic Ducati silhouette in the national colors, this stamp honors a century of “Made in Italy” excellence – from Ducati’s origins in 1926 to its status to...
LinkedIn
12 days
Advancing sustainability means acting holistically, across materials, technology, and the entire value chain. 🌍 At the Volkswagen Group, this commitment comes to life in the latest Sustainability Report from Bentley Motors. Guided by the Beyond100+ strategy, Bentley is embedding sustainability throughout the full vehicle lifecycle. Two recent milestones highlight this progress: 🔹 Ethical sourci...
TikTok
17 days
📹 Part two of Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Thomas Ulbrich, who shares how we are strengthening our local development capabilities in China and what role the Volkswagen China Technology Center (VCTC) plays in turning strategy into execution. #RiseUp #AutoChina #BJAS2026
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[H2] Images
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All images
[IMG: Brand Group Core with solid results – special items impact Volkswagen Brand]
Brand Group Core with solid results – special items impact Volkswagen Brand
[IMG: First Quarter: Volkswagen Group makes progress in a challenging environment – overhead costs reduced by one billion Euro, transformation to be accelerated further]
First Quarter: Volkswagen Group makes progress in a challenging environment – overhead costs reduced by one billion Euro, transformation to be accelerated further
[IMG: A glossy black Hebmüller Cabriolet leads a red Beetle 1303 Cabriolet down a quiet country road, framed by fresh spring greenery and soft morning light.]
Two milestones in the brand’s history: Hebmüller Cabriolet and Beetle 1303 Cabriolet
[IMG: Gradient poster reading “Volkswagen Group Art4All — Tide Tied,” noting extra opening hours with free admission; logos of Kunsthalle Emden and Volkswagen Group.]
Keyvisual ‘Volkswagen Group Art4All Tide Tied’
[IMG: Evening exterior of a lit brick museum by a canal with steps, a bridge and café; a few visitors walking.]
Kunsthalle Emden
[IMG: The ID. ERA 9X - Image 2]
The ID. ERA 9X - Image 2
[IMG: The Audi E5 Sportback - Image 2]
The Audi E5 Sportback - Image 2
[IMG: The Audi E5 Sportback - Image 1]
The Audi E5 Sportback - Image 1
[IMG: The Audi A6L - Image 2]
The Audi A6L - Image 2
[IMG: The Audi A6L - Image 1]
The Audi A6L - Image 1
[IMG: The Audi A6L - Image 3]
The Audi A6L - Image 3
All images
China Investor Update 2026 - M. Hafkemeyer Part 2
China Investor Update 2026 - M. Hafkemeyer Part 1
China Investor Update 2026 - O. Blume
China Investor Update 2026 - R. Brandstätter
All Videos
[H2] Selection of publications
[IMG: Annual Report 2025]
Annual Report 2025
03/10/2026
Publication
including sustainabilty report starting on page 211 ff
[IMG: Responsible Raw Materials Report 2025]
Responsible Raw Materials Report 2025
03/24/2026
Publication
Show More Documents
[H3]
Brand and regional news
All Articles
05/15/2026
[IMG: Red VW ID. Polo GTI in a dark studio under red light strips.]
100-per-cent electric, 100-per-cent GTI: Volkswagen presents the all-new ID. Polo GTI
05/07/2026
[IMG: A battery]
A battery's journey
05/07/2026
[IMG: The picture shows the Traton logo at the top center. The logos of Scania, MAN, Navistar and VW Truck Bus can be seen below.]
TRATON GROUP issues its first Green Bond and Green Loan for a total of €850 million for investments in battery-electric commercial vehicles under its Group-wide Green Finance Framework
05/05/2026
[IMG: A white SUV seen from above driving on a road along the waterfront, next to a dock with a boat.]
First quarter of 2026: Audi figures shaped by challenging market conditions – growth in Germany and Europe
04/30/2026
[IMG: Brand Group Core with solid results – special items impact Volkswagen Brand]
Brand Group Core with solid results – special items impact Volkswagen Brand
04/29/2026
[IMG: The picture shows the Traton logo at the top center. The logos of Scania, MAN, Navistar and VW Truck Bus can be seen below.]
TRATON GROUP performed well in the first quarter of 2026, despite special items, and increased incoming orders
04/24/2026
[IMG: Audi at Auto China 2026]
Auto China 2026: Audi continues its product initiative with China-tailored models and technologies
04/23/2026
[IMG: The new full hybrid will be launched in the Golf and T-Roc4]
Electrification made easy: Volkswagen presents new full hybrid for Golf and T-Roc
04/13/2026
[IMG: The picture shows the Traton logo at the top center. The logos of Scania, MAN, Navistar and VW Truck Bus can be seen below.]
TRATON GROUP records decline in unit sales to 68,600 vehicles in the first quarter of 2026
04/10/2026
[IMG: 911 Turbo S, 2025, Porsche AG]
Expected decline in sales due to limited product availability
[H2] Press websites of Group brands and other business units
[IMG: blue VW logo on white background]
[IMG: VWN logo on white background]
[IMG: Skoda logo on white background]
[IMG: black Seat logo on white background]
[IMG: The picture shows the black Cupra logo on a white background.]
[IMG: Audi logo on white background]
[IMG: Bentley-Logo on white background]
[IMG: The Lamborghini logo in triangle shape with bull motif]
[IMG: Ducati logo on white background]
[IMG: Porsche logo on white background]
[IMG: Typo-Logo TRATON single]
[IMG: Logo CARIAD on white background]
[IMG: Typologo of VWAG Group Technology]
[IMG: Typo-Logo Volkswagen Financial Services]
[IMG: Logo MOIA on white background]
[H2] Podcasts of our brands
[IMG: Skoda Podcast Explore Skoda]
To the podcast #ExploreSkoda
[IMG: SEAT Podcast Moving Forward]
To the podcast Moving Forward
[IMG: Audi Podcast Audi inside]
To the podcast Audi inside
[IMG: Porsche Podcast Dreamers. On. Air.]
To the podcast DREAMERS. ON. AIR.
[IMG: 911 Porsche Podcast]
To the podcast 9:11. Porsche. Podcast.
[IMG: Ducati Podcast Ducati Diaries]
To the podcast Ducati Diaries
[H2] Media contacts
[IMG: Dr. Sebastian Rudolph]
Dr. Sebastian Rudolph
Volkswagen Group Communications
Vice President Global Group Communications
+49 (0) 5361 9131 25
globalgroupcomms@volkswagen.de
[IMG: Pietro Zollino]
Pietro Zollino
Volkswagen Group Communications
Deputy Head of Group Communications & Head of Corporate Communications
+49 (0) 172 8371 431
pietro.zollino@volkswagen.de
All media contacts
[H2] Corporate Design Portal
[IMG: New corporate design of the Volkswagen Group]
Visit the Volkswagen Group corporate design portal here. It offers guidelines for the application of the corporate design as well as templates, logos and images for download.Register here
The specified fuel consumption and emission data does not refer to a single vehicle and is not part of the offer but is only intended for comparison between different types of vehicles. Additional equipment and accessories (additional components, tyre formats, etc.) can alter relevant vehicle parameters such as weight, rolling resistance and aerodynamics, affecting the vehicle's fuel consumption, power consumption, CO₂ emissions and driving performance values in addition to weather and traffic conditions and individual driving behavior.
Further information on official fuel consumption data and official specific CO₂ emissions for new passenger cars can be found in the "Guide to fuel economy, CO₂ emissions and power consumption for new passenger car models", which is available free of charge from all sales dealerships and from DAT Deutsche Automobil Treuhand GmbH, Hellmuth-Hirth-Str. 1, D-73760 Ostfildern, Germany and at www.dat.de/co2.
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🛡️ Trust Signals — reviews, proof links, trust-theatre flag (Trust & Proof)
83Review mentions (all pages)
5External proof links (all pages)
PageReviewsProof links
/ (home) 11 0
/en/innovation-in-the-automotive-industry-19025/ 12 0
/en/environmental-social-and-governance-esg-16040/ 15 3
/en/ 11 0
/en/group-15765/ 13 0
/en/media-15771/ 21 2
🔗 Identity & Technical Layer — schema JSON-LD: identity chains, entity gaps (Identity & Authority)
Homepage schema
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    "@context": "https://schema.org",
    "@graph": [
        {
            "@type": "WebPage",
            "@id": "https://www.volkswagen-newsroom.com/en",
            "url": "https://www.volkswagen-newsroom.com/en",
            "inLanguage": "en",
            "isAccessibleForFree": true,
            "isPartOf": {
                "@id": "https://www.volkswagen-group.com/#website"
            },
            "datePublished": "2026-03-12T11:00:00+01:00",
            "license": "https://www.volkswagen-group.com/en/goto/terms-of-service",
            "breadcrumb": {
                "@id": "https://www.volkswagen-group.com/#breadcrumb"
            },
            "creator": {
                "@id": "https://www.volkswagen-group.com/#volkswagen-ag"
            },
            "publisher": {
                "@id": "https://www.volkswagen-group.com/#volkswagen-ag"
            },
            "author": {
                "@id": "https://www.volkswagen-group.com/#volkswagen-ag"
            },
            "potentialAction": {
                "@type": "ReadAction",
                "target": "https://www.volkswagen-newsroom.com/en"
            },
            "description": null,
            "name": "Volkswagen Group"
        },
        {
            "@type": "BreadcrumbList",
            "@id": "https://www.volkswagen-group.com/#breadcrumb",
            "itemListElement": [
                {
                    "@type": "ListItem",
                    "position": 1,
                    "item": "https://www.volkswagen-group.com/en",
                    "name": "Start"
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "@type": "Organization",
            "@id": "https://www.volkswagen-group.com/#volkswagen-ag",
            "name": "Volkswagen",
            "legalName": "Volkswagen AG",
            "url": "https://www.volkswagen-group.com/en"
        },
        {
            "@type": "WebSite",
            "@id": "https://www.volkswagen-group.com/#website",
            "url": "https://www.volkswagen-group.com/en",
            "name": "Volkswagen Group",
            "description": "Mobility for generations to come.",
            "publisher": {
                "@id": "https://www.volkswagen-group.com/#volkswagen-ag"
            },
            "potentialAction": [
                {
                    "@type": "SearchAction",
                    "target": {
                        "@type": "EntryPoint",
                        "urlTemplate": "https://www.volkswagen-group.com/en/search?query=%7Bsearch_term_string%7D"
                    },
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                        "valueRequired": true,
                        "valueName": "search_term_string"
                    }
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}
/en/innovation-in-the-automotive-industry-19025/ — no schema detected (entity gap)
/en/environmental-social-and-governance-esg-16040/ — no schema detected (entity gap)
/en/
{
    "@context": "https://schema.org",
    "@graph": [
        {
            "@type": "WebPage",
            "@id": "https://www.volkswagen-newsroom.com/en",
            "url": "https://www.volkswagen-newsroom.com/en",
            "inLanguage": "en",
            "isAccessibleForFree": true,
            "isPartOf": {
                "@id": "https://www.volkswagen-group.com/#website"
            },
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            "license": "https://www.volkswagen-group.com/en/goto/terms-of-service",
            "breadcrumb": {
                "@id": "https://www.volkswagen-group.com/#breadcrumb"
            },
            "creator": {
                "@id": "https://www.volkswagen-group.com/#volkswagen-ag"
            },
            "publisher": {
                "@id": "https://www.volkswagen-group.com/#volkswagen-ag"
            },
            "author": {
                "@id": "https://www.volkswagen-group.com/#volkswagen-ag"
            },
            "potentialAction": {
                "@type": "ReadAction",
                "target": "https://www.volkswagen-newsroom.com/en"
            },
            "description": null,
            "name": "Volkswagen Group"
        },
        {
            "@type": "BreadcrumbList",
            "@id": "https://www.volkswagen-group.com/#breadcrumb",
            "itemListElement": [
                {
                    "@type": "ListItem",
                    "position": 1,
                    "item": "https://www.volkswagen-group.com/en",
                    "name": "Start"
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "@type": "Organization",
            "@id": "https://www.volkswagen-group.com/#volkswagen-ag",
            "name": "Volkswagen",
            "legalName": "Volkswagen AG",
            "url": "https://www.volkswagen-group.com/en"
        },
        {
            "@type": "WebSite",
            "@id": "https://www.volkswagen-group.com/#website",
            "url": "https://www.volkswagen-group.com/en",
            "name": "Volkswagen Group",
            "description": "Mobility for generations to come.",
            "publisher": {
                "@id": "https://www.volkswagen-group.com/#volkswagen-ag"
            },
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                    },
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                    }
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}
/en/group-15765/ — no schema detected (entity gap)
/en/media-15771/ — no schema detected (entity gap)

Your Diagnosis

Before revealing the machine’s verdict, predict the BS score for each signal. Higher = more BS (more fluff, less verifiable substance). Drag each slider, then submit to compare your judgment against the engine.

Information Density 0 / 30
Read the Narrative & headings: do hard facts (prices, dates, numbers) outweigh fluff power-words?
Semantic Coherence 0 / 20
Compare the homepage promise against the sub-page reality. Do they hold the same line?
Trust & Proof 0 / 20
Weigh review mentions against actual external proof links. Claims without verification = theatre.
Commodity Fingerprint 0 / 15
Check headings & narrative against the industry clichés in the setup above.
Identity & Authority 0 / 15
Inspect the schema: is there real Organization/Person identity with sameAs links, or gaps?
Your predicted BS score 0 / 100
💡 Stuck? Reveal the heuristic lens — how the deterministic page-auditor reads each signal (no AI, pure pattern rules)

These are the structural rules a local, deterministic auditor applies — the same lens you can use to judge each signal. They describe what to look for, not this company’s result.

Information Density

Classify each sentence as substantive or hollow. Grounding markers — numbers, currencies, dates, technical units, named entities — outweigh marketing adjectives. When fluff sits right next to hard evidence, the fluff is forgiven.

Semantic Alignment

Pull the main entities out of the H1, then check whether they actually recur through the body. A page that announces one thing and then talks about another drifts. Headings with no real sentences underneath read as pseudo-substance.

Trust & Proof

Count trust words (review, testimonial, rating, verified) against real outbound proof links (Google, Trustpilot, Clutch, G2, Yelp). Lots of trust language with zero verification links is trust theatre. Unlinked logo galleries count against it.

Commodity Fingerprint

Look at how much sentence length varies. Natural writing varies its rhythm; templated or mass-produced copy is statistically uniform. Very low variation reads as commodity content — unless unique named entities break the pattern.

Identity & Authority

Inspect the JSON-LD. Is there an Organization or Person schema, and does it carry sameAs links to real external profiles (LinkedIn, socials)? Missing schema or no identity declaration signals an anonymous entity.

Want to apply this lens yourself? The free BS Indicator Chrome extension runs these heuristic checks live on any page. Bear in mind it is a single-page, deterministic tool — it relies only on pattern rules for the page in front of it and does not perform the cross-page semantic correlation this audit uses, so its readout is a starting lens, not the full verdict.

B
BS Level
Industrial, Manufacturing & Engineering
39.4 Avg BS

Based on 2034 businesses audited.

BS Detector

Industrial, Manufacturing & Engineering BS: Volkswagen AG (www.volkswagenag.com)

https://www.volkswagenag.com 📍 Industry: Industrial, Manufacturing & Engineering
25 BS / 100

Volkswagen AG presents a data-heavy corporate environment that uses ‘Mobility 2035’ as a thematic wrapper for concrete engineering and financial achievements. The BS score is kept low by the sheer volume of dated, location-specific, and numerically-quantified news, despite a penchant for high-level corporate jargon in the headings.

Info Density Power-words vs. Substance ratio.
9
30% BS
Semantic Coherence Homepage promise vs. Sub-page reality.
2
10% BS
Trust & Proof Verifiable evidence vs. Trust Theatre.
7
35% BS
Commodity Fingerprint Detection of industry clichés/templates.
6
40% BS
Identity & Authority Expert verifiability & Schema depth.
1
7% BS

Remove the phantom review_count metadata from the schema to eliminate trust theatre flags. Replace the generic H1 on the homepage with a substance-led headline citing a current milestone, such as the 1 billion Euro cost reduction achieved in Q1 2026. Transition the ‘Innovation’ body text from future-tense aspirations to current-tense technical specs, such as specific AI deployment counts in Audi production lines. Ensure all social media news snippets link directly to the technical whitepapers they reference.

The content perfectly aligns with the Industrial, Manufacturing & Engineering sector, specifically within the automotive and technology driver niche. It emphasizes large-scale manufacturing (gigafactories), supply chain integration, and Industry 4.0 concepts like artificial intelligence in production.

“The score is primarily driven by Information Density and Trust Theatre. The fluff-heavy headings and the mechanical 'review_count' metadata without visible proof paths added 14 points, while the strong technical implementation and high specificity of the press releases significantly lowered the potential score from the High BS range.”

Verified Analysis Date: May 16, 2026 © 1EuroSEO Independent Evaluator — Non-Sponsored Result
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