About Us
The Volkswagen Group, headquartered in Wolfsburg, is one of the world's leading manufacturers of automobiles and commercial vehicles and the largest carmaker in Europe. With our brands, business units and financial services, we are shaping the zero-emission and autonomous future of mobility. From the company profile and corporate principles to the history - here you will find the most important information about the Volkswagen Group.
This is the Volkswagen Group
Strategy
With our Group strategy, we are preparing for the global changes in mobility and are thus significantly driving forward the transformation of the Volkswagen Group into a software-oriented company. The focus is on the four central cross-cutting topics of our technology platforms: Mechatronics, Software, Battery & Charging and Mobility Solutions.
Volkswagen Group sites
The Volkswagen Group has its headquarters in Wolfsburg, Germany. It operates globally and has 114 production facilities in 17 European countries and ten countries in North and South America, Asia and Africa. Its global presence enables it to respond to the needs of different markets and drive forward innovative and sustainable technologies for the mobility of the future. DRIVE Berlin visualizes the company's current mobility topics and goals in changing exhibitions and events.
Brands
The Volkswagen Group has ten strong core brands that meet every mobility need. They are divided into the Core, Progressive and Sport Luxury brand groups and work independently to achieve joint success. Each brand serves different mobility needs and benefits from synergy effects within the Group.
Executive Bodies
Corporate governance is of central importance to the Volkswagen Group. Responsible, trusting and cooperative action characterizes the work of the Board of Management, Supervisory Board and committees of the Supervisory Board. Transparency and stakeholder interests are at the heart of our corporate governance.
Group Principles
The seven Group principles, Volkswagen Group Essentials, form the foundation of our values and are an expression of our responsibility towards the world and society. With these principles, we strive for a sustainable future and combine first-class mobility with innovative technologies.
The History of the Volkswagen Group
The Volkswagen Group has a long history that offers identification for customers and employees worldwide. With its continuous development and transformation into a holistic mobility provider, the Volkswagen Group is actively shaping the future of mobility.