Volkswagen Group
German multinational automotive manufacturing corporation
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| 2025 | Planned launch of Tiguan R line, to be imported from Germany. |
| 2025 | Škoda plans to discontinue the Superb model and introduce the Kylaq SUV/crossover. |
| 2025 | Škoda Auto planned to launch the Kylaq model in India. |
| 2025 | Planned introduction of Tera (subcompact crossover SUV in Latin America and India) and Teramont Pro. |
| 2025 | Planned introduction of the Škoda Elroq, further extending the MEB platform's reach across different automotive brands. |
| 2025 | Reported plans to introduce ID Every1 and ID.2 models built on the MEB Entry platform. |
| February 2025 | Volkswagen's market capitalization was valued at US$50.5 billion, highlighting the company's significant financial standing in the automotive industry. |
| 2024 | Launch of the Passat Pro and Teramont Pro, and transition of Caravelle and Transporter to Ford Pro platform, indicating ongoing model updates and strategic partnerships. |
| 2024 | BMW settled a $6 million class-action lawsuit related to emissions issues. |
| 2024 | Škoda Auto updated the Superb model, continuing to import it from the Czech Republic. |
| 2024 | Volkswagen updated the California campervan, now based on the T7 Multivan with MQB Evo platform. |
| 2024 | Introduction of the Tayron Mk2/Tiguan global model, and the new Caravelle based on the Ford Transit Custom platform. |
| 2024 | Expansion into new markets with Ford Explorer EV, Ford Capri EV, Volkswagen ID. UNYX, and Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer added to the MEB platform lineup. |
| 2024 | Introduction of Audi Q6 e-tron, an electric SUV developed on the PPE platform |
| 2024 | Launch of Audi A6 e-tron, an electric vehicle based on the Volkswagen Group Premium Platform Electric (PPE) |
| 2024 | Debut of Porsche Macan EV, an all-electric version of the Macan SUV built on the PPE platform |
| December 2024 | Tens of thousands of Volkswagen workers in Germany go on strike in response to company challenges. |
| December 12 2024 | Kjell Gruner becomes the new Chief Executive Officer of Volkswagen Group of America, succeeding Pablo Di Si who stepped down at his own request. |
| November 27 2024 | Volkswagen announced the sale of its Xinjiang factory in China, citing declining demand for combustion engine vehicles. |
| November 21 2024 | Swedish battery producer Northvolt filed for bankruptcy, after Volkswagen had previously invested 1.4 billion euros in the company. |
| October 2024 | Volkswagen plans to close at least three plants in Germany and cut jobs due to challenges with EV investments and declining Chinese sales. |
| September 2024 | German Economy Minister Robert Habeck responds to potential mass layoffs at Volkswagen, stating the government would consider ways to help the company. |
| September 30 2024 | Volkswagen experienced a 64% drop in profit for the three months ending September 2024. |
| June 2024 | Ford Motor Company began building MEB-based Ford Explorer vehicles in Cologne as part of a strategic partnership with Volkswagen. |
| June 1 2024 | Volkswagen Egypt introduced the 2024 Touareg R Line, featuring a 2.0L TFSI engine and an 8-speed ZF Automatic Transmission. |
| April 19 2024 | Volkswagen Chattanooga Assembly Plant workers successfully voted to unionize, with a 73 to 27 percent margin (2,628 to 985 votes), with the first collective bargaining meeting scheduled for 19 September 2024. |
| April 19 2024 | Volkswagen Chattanooga plant workers voted to unionize with UAW, passing with a 73 to 27 percent margin (2,628 to 985 votes), with the first collective bargaining meeting scheduled for 19 September 2024. |
| February 2024 | Volkswagen Group signed a technology cooperation and joint development agreement with Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer XPeng, focusing on platform and software collaboration. |
| February 6 2024 | UAW announced over 50% of Volkswagen Chattanooga plant's 4,100 hourly workers had signed union membership cards. |
| January 2024 | Volkswagen Group began seeking international technology partners to create AI labs and develop digital prototypes using artificial intelligence. |
| 2023 | Production slightly increased to 34,577 units. |
| 2023 | Volkswagen moves its North American headquarters from Herndon to Reston, Virginia. |
| 2023 | Škoda Auto discontinued the Octavia model. |
| 2023 | Begins local assembly of Audi Q3 and Q3 Sportback models in India. |
| 2023 | Introduction of the ID.7 (battery electric liftback), Passat (European market station wagon), and Tiguan (Mk3). |
| 2023 | MEB platform production peaked at 688,858 vehicles, introducing new models like Volkswagen ID.7 and further expanding production of existing models, demonstrating the platform's continued growth and maturity in the electric vehicle market. |
| 2023 | Introduction of the Cupra Tavascan and Volkswagen ID.7, continuing the platform's expansion into new vehicle segments. |
| 2023 | Volkswagen became the largest company in the European Union and the largest car manufacturer in the world by revenue. |
| 2023 | Volkswagen Group achieves record revenue of €322 billion and reports a net income of €16.0 billion, with 684,000 employees and 9.2 million vehicle deliveries |
| 2023 | Volkswagen Group announced plans to cut costs by €10 billion ($11.1 billion), as part of their strategic restructuring. |
| 2023 | Volkswagen Group estimated its total debt at 155.6 Billion Euros in its financial report, highlighting significant financial challenges. |
| October 2023 | Production of the Volkswagen Up ended after 12 years of manufacturing. |
| May 23 2023 | Volkswagen unveiled a facelift for the third generation Touareg, featuring more advanced matrix LED headlights and an illuminated rear logo. |
| April 2023 | Volkswagen Group unveiled the APP 550 electric motor for the MEB platform, featuring increased efficiency through an improved inverter design. |
| 2022 | Škoda Auto Volkswagen India introduced the Virtus sedan model. |
| 2022 | Kodiaq SUV model received a facelift update. |
| 2022 | Volkswagen celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Touareg by revealing the 'Edition 20' special model. The limited edition featured unique 'Meloe Blue' paintwork, Edition 20 badging on the pillars, and a reworked interior with illuminated panels. The model was available with four drivetrain variants: two V6 TDIs, a V6 TSI, and a plug-in hybrid V6 TSI, priced at $77,530 in Europe. |
| 2022 | Global production further declined to 31,254 units. |
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