The second episode of "The VW Story" podcast delves into the success story of the Beetle and Bulli, connecting it to the contradictory and dark origins of the Volkswagen group.

Volkswagen Group reported increased profits in its cheaper brands during the first quarter, while its luxury brands saw reductions of up to 22%, influenced by market downturns in China and US interest rates.

Volkswagen Group España Distribución, the group's distribution arm in Spain, is experiencing growth driven by increased sales and higher prices, contributing over 5 billion euros.

The Volkswagen Group is initiating its compact electric vehicle offensive with the Cupra Raval, which is now ready for launch. This will be swiftly followed by the introduction of the VW ID. Polo, ID. Cross, and Škoda Epiq models.

A luxury vehicle brand, founded by a former Volkswagen group vice president, has reportedly ceased operations, resulting in hundreds of employees losing their jobs.

The Volkswagen Group is recalling almost 100,000 ID and Cupra electric vehicles worldwide due to a battery fire risk, which requires a software update to resolve.

Audi Hungaria, the Volkswagen Group's Hungarian subsidiary, has reached a new agreement with employees, introducing phased pay increases and one-time bonuses, signaling stability amidst challenges faced by its parent company.

Škoda Auto has inaugurated a new battery system assembly plant in Mladá Boleslav, making it the largest producer of battery systems for electric vehicles within the Volkswagen Group.

Škoda invested 205 million euros in expanding the production of battery systems at its plant in Mladá Boleslav, thus becoming the largest producer of these systems for electric vehicles (BEV)…

Till Scheer, president and CEO of Volkswagen Group Korea, has been reappointed as chair of the Korea Automobile Importers & Distributors Association for a third consecutive term, the association said Thursday. KAIDA announced that Scheer was elected as its 17th chair at a general meeting held at a Seoul hotel earlier in the day. Having already served as the 15th and 16th chair, he will lead the association for another two-year term. Scheer has extensive experience in the automotive sector across

Volkswagen Group CEO Oliver Blume has called for the protection of European manufacturers from "unfair" competition, highlighting electrification as a significant opportunity for Spain.

Ralf Brandstätter, CEO of Volkswagen Group China, discussed the rapid rise of e-mobility in China, emphasizing that tradition alone no longer sells cars and that the German automaker must radically rethink its strategy.

Volkswagen Group announced its artificial intelligence roadmap in China, aiming to equip its vehicles with 'agentic AI' capabilities.

Seat and Cupra, both Volkswagen Group brands, have joined forces to produce battery systems in Martorell, utilizing Volkswagen Group's Unified Cell technology for upcoming electric models like the CUPRA Raval and Volkswagen ID. Polo.

As part of its 2026 strategy, the Volkswagen Group is encouraging car owners to cease washing their vehicles, an unprecedented initiative aimed at environmental protection.

Planned savings and job cuts at Volkswagen could also spill over to the car maker's Bundesliga football club Wolfsburg, Volkswagen Group CEO Oliver Blume has said. "We also need to make improvements at VfL Wolfsburg.

The Volkswagen Group's profit has been halved, and its outlook remains uncertain, primarily due to problems with Porsche and the impact of US tariffs. CEO Oliver Blume is focusing on new models and stricter austerity measures to secure the future of Europe's largest carmaker.

Cupra, a brand within the Volkswagen group, has redesigned one of its models, further solidifying its profile as the group's most emotive brand, including its electric vehicles.

Skoda, a brand within the Volkswagen Group, is investing 205 million euros to expand battery production at its Mlada Boleslav plant, aiming to become the largest producer of BEV battery systems within the Volkswagen Group.

Andreas Mindt will take over as head of design for the entire Volkswagen Group starting March 2026, overseeing all brands from Skoda to Bugatti, with a mission to restore a consistent design DNA.

Volkswagen Group CEO Oliver Blume announced plans to reduce the company's production capacity by one million vehicles, emphasizing a shift towards robustness over mass production, while expressing confidence in the Chinese market.

The first quarter of 2026 confirmed changes in the sales structure of the Polish automotive market, with Volkswagen Group Polska maintaining its leadership position despite growing pressure from Asian competitors.

The Volkswagen Group reported a 4% drop in first-quarter sales, primarily due to sluggish deliveries in the Chinese and U.S. markets.

The Cupra Raval, presented as an affordable and sporty electric car, has been unveiled as one of the first small electric vehicles from the Volkswagen group, sharing a platform with the Škoda Epiq.

Volkswagen Group is recalling approximately 100,000 electric vehicles worldwide due to a potential fire hazard.

Volkswagen Group's latest financial results reveal underlying pressures despite a facade of resilience.

South Korea’s Hyundai Motor Group recorded the world’s second-largest operating profit among global automakers last year, surpassing Germany’s Volkswagen Group for the first time, industry data showed Wednesday. The group — which includes Hyundai Motor, Kia and luxury brand Genesis — posted 20.5 trillion won ($13.95 billion) in operating profit in 2025. That placed it behind only Toyota Group, which topped the list with 4.3 trillion yen ($27.15 billion) in operating profit. Industry watchers sai

Volkswagen Group's Elli, responsible for charging infrastructure and energy services, has commissioned its first large-scale stationary battery energy storage system with a capacity of 40 MWh in Salzgitter, Germany.

A February report confirms that used diesel cars, primarily from the Volkswagen group, continue to be the most popular imports in Bosnia and Herzegovina, despite Europe moving away from them.

Skoda has inaugurated a new battery system assembly plant, positioning itself as the largest BEV battery system manufacturer within the Volkswagen group and a key component of its electromobility strategy.