Volkswagen Group
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- parent of Porsche 100%
- parent of Bugatti 100%
- parent of Lamborghini 100%
- parent of Porsche Holding 100%
- parent of SAIC Volkswagen 100%
- parent of FAW-Volkswagen 100%
- subsidiary of Qatar Investment Authority 100%
- parent of Porsche Engineering 100%
- subsidiary of Audi 90%
- parent of Audi 90%
- founded by Ford Motor Company 90%
- invested by Ford Motor Company 90%
- 2026-10-29 funding Volkswagen Group reported a $6.8 billion quarterly loss, impacted by a Porsche write-down and declining demand. source
- 2026-10-27 partnership Volkswagen Group is considering adopting a vehicle software architecture developed with XPeng for its European models. source
- 2026-09-14 product_launch Volkswagen unveiled its Mission Efficiency prototype electric vehicle. source
- 2026-09-04 product_launch Volkswagen Group's shares surged over 6% following a surprise restructuring agreement. source
- 2026-09-04 product_launch Volkswagen Group announced a major restructuring plan including workforce reduction and factory phase-outs to address market challenges. source
- 2026-09-04 product_launch Volkswagen Group announced its "Future Plan 2030" restructuring program, which includes significant job cuts and model range reductions. source
- 2026-07-13 hiring Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume's memo suggests potential job cuts of up to 50,000 positions. source
- 2026-07-11 product_launch Volkswagen Group reported a 26% year-on-year drop in China deliveries, reaching the lowest point since 2010. source
- 2026-07-10 product_launch Volkswagen Group announced plans to significantly reduce its model lineup and factory footprint as part of a major efficiency overhaul. source
- 2026-07-09 regulatory Volkswagen Group is considering significant job cuts and factory closures as part of a cost-reduction plan, facing opposition from unions and regional government. source
- 2026-07-04 product_launch Volkswagen is planning to offer Apple Wallet car keys in future vehicles, allowing users to unlock and start their cars with an iPhone. source
- 2026-07-04 product_launch Volkswagen Group is planning to offer Apple Wallet car key functionality in future vehicles. source
- 2026-06-29 partnership Volkswagen Group is reportedly planning to end its autonomous driving collaboration with Bosch. source
- 2026-06-29 partnership Volkswagen is reportedly planning to end its autonomous driving collaboration with Bosch. source
- 2026-06-26 hiring Volkswagen is reportedly planning to cut up to 100,000 jobs globally and close four German factories as part of a major restructuring effort. source
13 day(s) with sentiment data
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Car subscriptions for built-in features spark consumer backlash
Automakers are increasingly implementing subscription services for features already built into vehicles, a trend that is causing frustration among consumers. While some subscriptions for new capabilities might be accept…
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Volkswagen Group reports Q3 losses despite strong EV sales
Volkswagen Group reported a significant loss in the third quarter, with even strong electric vehicle sales contributing to the erosion of profits. The company's various brands, including Porsche, Audi, and Skoda, are fa…
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Rivian and VW expand joint venture to include AI assistant
Rivian Automotive and Volkswagen Group are expanding their joint venture to incorporate an AI assistant. The specifics of whether this expansion will affect the $5.8 billion valuation of the partnership remain undisclos…
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Rivian and VW expand joint venture to include AI assistant
Rivian Automotive is expanding its joint venture with Volkswagen Group to incorporate an AI assistant. The specifics regarding any potential increase in the joint venture's valuation remain undisclosed. Separately, a de…
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Reddit logs in, Rivian adds AI assistant, and retro games get AI upgrades · 3 sources tracked
Reddit is shifting to a logged-in experience as AI transforms online information discovery, aiming to protect its audience and business. In other AI news, Rivian is expanding its joint venture with Volkswagen Group to i…
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Rivian licenses AI assistant tech to Volkswagen Group
Rivian Automotive is expanding its joint venture with Volkswagen Group to incorporate Rivian's in-house developed AI voice assistant technology. This expansion will see Rivian licensing elements of its AI assistant to V…
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Volkswagen posts $6.8B quarterly loss amid China slump and Porsche write-down
Volkswagen Group reported a significant quarterly loss of $6.8 billion, primarily due to a substantial write-down on its investment in Porsche. The German automaker is also contending with declining sales in China, the …
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Self-driving car industry faces slowdown and consolidation
The autonomous vehicle industry is facing significant challenges and a potential slowdown in widespread adoption. Despite ambitious predictions, many companies are struggling to achieve profitability and scale, leading …
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Global automakers lose ground in China, market share drops below 30%
Global automakers are struggling in the Chinese market, with their combined market share falling below 30% in the third quarter. This decline is attributed to consumers favoring cheaper domestic brands amidst an economi…
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Infisical raises $600M to secure company secrets from AI agents
Infisical, a startup valued at $600 million, is developing solutions to protect sensitive company data from AI agents. Their platform enables businesses, including major players like Airbus and Volkswagen, to integrate …
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Volkswagen eyes XPeng software for European models · 1 source tracked
Volkswagen Group is considering adopting a vehicle software architecture developed in collaboration with China's XPeng. This potential integration could extend to approximately 75% of future models across Volkswagen, Šk…
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China advances robotaxi race with permits for XPeng and VW JV
China has issued new autonomous driving permits to XPeng and a Volkswagen joint venture, escalating the competition in the robotaxi sector. XPeng's Yoyo driverless taxis can now operate with paying passengers in Guangdo…
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Audi to build $4.2B Georgia plant, creating 4,500 jobs
Audi announced plans to build a new automobile plant in Georgia, committing $4.2 billion to the project. The facility, set to begin construction in 2027 and start production in the early 2030s, will create approximately…
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Trump claims tariffs secured US$4.2B Audi plant in Georgia
Former President Donald Trump announced that Volkswagen Group's Audi brand will construct a new US$4.2 billion plant in Georgia, a move he attributed to his administration's tariff policies. Trump stated that the plant,…
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NVIDIA Cosmos expands with new tools for physical AI world model development
NVIDIA has enhanced its Cosmos platform to accelerate the development of world models, which are crucial for physical AI systems interacting with the real world. The platform now includes expanded training tools, simula…
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Nvidia's Drive platform to power Volkswagen's ID. Buzz
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang announced at GTC Berlin that Volkswagen Group will adopt Nvidia's autonomous driving platform for its new ID. Buzz vehicle. This collaboration integrates Nvidia's Drive platform into the electric…
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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang envisions AI production and modular data centers for Europe
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has outlined a vision for Europe centered on AI production, robotics, and modular data centers. Speaking at Nvidia's GTC conference in Berlin, Huang introduced the DSX Pod, a plug-and-play data c…
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US bans DeepSeek AI products; Volkswagen freezes global salaries
The US Department of Homeland Security has issued a ban on the use of all DeepSeek AI products within US government computer systems, requiring the removal of all DeepSeek products and related developments. This action …
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October vehicle rebates reach $25,000 across multiple brands
October brings substantial cash rebates on new vehicles, with some offers reaching up to $25,000. A wide array of manufacturers, including Ford, Chevrolet, GMC, Buick, Cadillac, Honda, Acura, Toyota, Lexus, Nissan, Infi…
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Self-driving cars and urbanism: navigating the integration challenge
The integration of self-driving cars into urban environments presents a complex challenge, moving beyond simply adding more vehicles to the road. While autonomous vehicles offer potential benefits, their coexistence wit…