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Volkswagen Group

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Volkswagen Group is a German multinational automotive manufacturer headquartered in Wolfsburg, Lower Saxony, publicly traded but controlled by the Austrian-German Porsche-Piech family through the holding company Porsche SE. It sells passenger cars under brands including Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche, Skoda, SEAT, Bentley and Lamborghini, and heavy commercial vehicles through Scania and MAN, and has for over two decades held the largest market share of any automaker in Europe.

Facts
Company Type
Automobile manufacturer 2
Founded Year
1937 2
Headquarters
Wolfsburg, Lower Saxony, Germany 2
Size Band
100,000 or More 2
Status
Active 2
Company Type
Company Type (category)
Public 1
FAQs

Who controls the Volkswagen Group despite it being publicly traded?

Volkswagen Group, headquartered in Wolfsburg, Lower Saxony and founded in 1937, is publicly traded but controlled by the Austrian-German Porsche-Piech family through the holding company Porsche SE. It sells passenger cars under brands including Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche, Skoda, SEAT, Bentley and Lamborghini, and heavy commercial vehicles through Scania and MAN.
Connections

Associated With

Volkswagen Beetle, Products and Services

The Volkswagen Beetle was made by Volkswagen Group.

Volkswagen Emissions Scandal, Corporate Events
Source Wikipedia, Volkswagen Emissions Scandal

Companies Led

Bernd Pischetsrieder, Founders, Executives and Management Thinkers
Source Bernd Pischetsrieder (Wikipedia)
Carl Hahn, Founders, Executives and Management Thinkers
Source Carl Hahn (Wikipedia)
Ferdinand Piëch, Founders, Executives and Management Thinkers
Source Ferdinand Piëch (Wikipedia)
Martin Winterkorn, Founders, Executives and Management Thinkers
Source Martin Winterkorn (Wikipedia)

Operates In

Automotive Industry, Industries
Source Wikidata: Volkswagen Group

Parent Company Of

Bugatti Automobiles, Companies and Brands
Source Bugatti Automobiles (Wikipedia)
Traton, Companies and Brands
Source Wikipedia: Traton
Volkswagen Autoeuropa, Companies and Brands

Related Corporate Events

Volkswagen Emissions Scandal, Corporate Events
Source Wikipedia, Volkswagen Emissions Scandal
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Manufactures

Volkswagen Touran

Also in Transport Atlas: manufactured by this subject.

Source Volkswagen Touran (Wikipedia)Lead, maker
Quote, Lead, maker
The Volkswagen Touran is a compact multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) manufactured by German automaker Volkswagen since 2003, and sold in Europe and other select markets.
Volkswagen Transporter (T4)

Also in Transport Atlas: manufactured by this subject.

Source Volkswagen Transporter (T4) (Wikipedia)Text, maker
Quote, Text, maker
is a van produced by the German manufacturer Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles between 1990 and 2004
Volkswagen Transporter (T5)

Also in Transport Atlas: manufactured by this subject.

Source Volkswagen Transporter (T5) (Wikipedia)Text, maker
Quote, Text, maker
The Volkswagen Transporter T5 range is the fifth generation of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (VWCV/VWN) 'Transporter' series
Volkswagen Transporter T3

Also in Transport Atlas: manufactured by this subject.

Source Volkswagen Type 2 (T3) (Wikipedia)Lead
Quote, Lead
The T3 was manufactured in Hannover, Germany from 1978 until 1991.
Volkswagen Transporter T6

Also in Transport Atlas: manufactured by this subject.

Source Volkswagen Transporter (T6) (Wikipedia)Lead, manufacturer
Quote, Lead, manufacturer
The Transporter line was a mid-size van offered by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles
Volkswagen T-Roc

Also in Transport Atlas: manufactured by this subject.

Source Volkswagen T-Roc (Wikipedia)Lead, maker
Quote, Lead, maker
The Volkswagen T-Roc is a subcompact crossover SUV manufactured by German automaker Volkswagen.
Volkswagen Tukan

Also in Transport Atlas: manufactured by this subject.

Source Volkswagen Tukan (Wikipedia)Lead
Quote, Lead
The Volkswagen Tukan is a compact pickup truck developed and produced in Brazil by Volkswagen do Brasil.
Volkswagen Type 147 Kleinlieferwagen

Also in Transport Atlas: manufactured by this subject.

Source Volkswagen Type 147 Kleinlieferwagen (Wikipedia)Lead
Quote, Lead
was a panel van produced by the German automaker Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles from 1964 until 1974
Volkswagen Type 181

Also in Transport Atlas: manufactured by this subject.

Source Volkswagen Type 181 (Wikipedia)Text, maker
Quote, Text, maker
The Volkswagen Type 181 is a two-wheel drive, four-door convertible, manufactured and marketed by Volkswagen from 1968 until 1983.
Volkswagen Type 2

Also in Transport Atlas: manufactured by this subject.

Source Wikipedia: Volkswagen Type 2Source page, makertier 2
Volkswagen Type 276 Schlepperfahrzeug

Also in Transport Atlas: manufactured by this subject.

Source VW 276 Schlepperfahrzeug (Wikipedia)Lead, manufacturer
Quote, Lead, manufacturer
The Volkswagen Type 276 Schlepperfahrzeug (tractor vehicle) was a derivative of the Type 82 Kübelwagen
Volkswagen Type 3

Also in Transport Atlas: manufactured by this subject.

Source Volkswagen Type 3 (Wikipedia)Text, maker
Quote, Text, maker
The Volkswagen Type 3 is a compact car manufactured and marketed by Volkswagen from 1961 to 1973.
Volkswagen Type 4

Also in Transport Atlas: manufactured by this subject.

Source Volkswagen Type 4 (Wikipedia)Text, maker
Quote, Text, maker
manufactured and marketed by Volkswagen of Germany
Volkswagen Up!

Also in Transport Atlas: manufactured by this subject.

Source Wikipedia: Volkswagen UpSource page, maker
Volkswagen Vento (A3)

Also in Transport Atlas: manufactured by this subject.

Source Volkswagen Vento (A3) (Wikipedia)Lead, manufacturer
Quote, Lead, manufacturer
The Volkswagen Vento is a small family car, the third generation of the Volkswagen Jetta and the successor to the Volkswagen Jetta (A2).
Volkswagen Viloran

Also in Transport Atlas: manufactured by this subject.

Source Volkswagen Viloran (Wikipedia)Lead
Quote, Lead
is a minivan produced by SAIC Volkswagen since 2020
Volkswagen Virtus

Also in Transport Atlas: manufactured by this subject.

Source Volkswagen Virtus (Wikipedia)Text, maker
Quote, Text, maker
The Volkswagen Virtus is a subcompact sedan (B-segment) manufactured by the German automaker Volkswagen since 2018.
Volkswagen Volksbus

Also in Transport Atlas: manufactured by this subject.

Source Volkswagen Volksbus (Wikipedia)Lead
Quote, Lead
produced by the Brazilian manufacturer Volkswagen Truck & Bus from 1993 to the present day
Volkswagen Voyage

Also in Transport Atlas: manufactured by this subject.

Source Volkswagen Voyage (Spanish Wikipedia)Lead, manufacturer
Quote, Lead, manufacturer
fabricado por Volkswagen do Brasil a partir de 1981
Volkswagen W12

Also in Transport Atlas: manufactured by this subject.

Source Volkswagen W12 (Wikipedia)Lead, manufacturer
Quote, Lead, manufacturer
a series of concept cars created by Volkswagen Passenger Cars from 1997 to 2001
Volkswagen Wasserboxer engine

Also in Transport Atlas: manufactured by this subject.

Source Volkswagen wasserboxer engine (Wikipedia)Lead, developer
Quote, Lead, developer
The Volkswagen wasserboxer is an overhead-valve (OHV), flat four-cylinder boxer petrol engine developed by Volkswagen.
Volkswagen XL1

Also in Transport Atlas: manufactured by this subject.

Source Volkswagen 1-litre car (Wikipedia)Lead, manufacturer
Quote, Lead, manufacturer
is a two-person limited production diesel-powered plug-in hybrid produced by Volkswagen
Volkswagen-Audi V8 engine

Also in Transport Atlas: manufactured by this subject.

VR5 engine

Also in Transport Atlas: manufactured by this subject.

Source VR5 engine (Wikipedia)Lead
Quote, Lead
The VR5 engine is a five-cylinder piston engine configuration developed by Volkswagen and produced from 1997 to 2006.
VR6 engine

Also in Transport Atlas: manufactured by this subject.

Source VR6 engine (Wikipedia)Lead, developer
Quote, Lead, developer
The VR6 engine is a six-cylinder engine configuration developed by Volkswagen.

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Owns

Rolls-Royce

Also in Transport Atlas: owned by this subject.

Source Wikipedia: Rolls-Royce MotorsLead paragraph, Volkswagentier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, Volkswagen
Vickers acquired the company in 1980 and sold it to Volkswagen in 1998.

Builds

2021 Ford Transit Connect

Also in Transport Atlas: built by this subject.

Source Wikipedia: Ford Transit ConnectLead paragraph, assemblytier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, assembly
the model line is assembled by Volkswagen in Poland
2022 Ford Transit Connect

Also in Transport Atlas: built by this subject.

Source Wikipedia: Ford Transit ConnectLead paragraph, assemblytier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, assembly
the model line is assembled by Volkswagen in Poland
2023 Ford Transit Connect

Also in Transport Atlas: built by this subject.

Source Wikipedia: Ford Transit ConnectLead paragraph, assemblytier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, assembly
the model line is assembled by Volkswagen in Poland
2024 Ford Transit Connect

Also in Transport Atlas: built by this subject.

Source Wikipedia: Ford Transit ConnectLead paragraph, assemblytier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, assembly
the model line is assembled by Volkswagen in Poland
2025 Ford Transit Connect

Also in Transport Atlas: built by this subject.

Source Wikipedia: Ford Transit ConnectLead paragraph, assemblytier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, assembly
the model line is assembled by Volkswagen in Poland
2026 Ford Transit Connect

Also in Transport Atlas: built by this subject.

Source Wikipedia: Ford Transit ConnectLead paragraph, assemblytier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, assembly
the model line is assembled by Volkswagen in Poland
Ford Transit Connect

Also in Transport Atlas: built by this subject.

Source Wikipedia: Ford Transit ConnectLead paragraph, assemblytier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, assembly
the model line is assembled by Volkswagen in Poland
Ford Transit Connect (third generation)

Also in Transport Atlas: built by this subject.

Source Wikipedia: Ford Transit ConnectLead paragraph, assemblytier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph, assembly
the model line is assembled by Volkswagen in Poland

Located In

Germany

Also in Geography Atlas: where this subject is located.

Source Wikipedia, Volkswagen GroupLead sentence 1tier 2
Quote, Lead sentence 1
Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft, trading as Volkswagen Group, is a German multinational conglomerate automotive manufacturer headquartered in Wolfsburg, Lower Saxony, Germany.
Sources
1. Wikidata: Volkswagen Group
  • Wikidata Q156578, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)
  • Wikidata Q156578 P31=Q891723 (public) (w-bbfill-business4-0926 knownqid fetch)
  • Operates In: Automotive Industry, Wikidata Q156578
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2. Wikipedia, Volkswagen Group
Wikipedia
  • Wikipedia lead section, paragraph 4
    Volkswagen was founded in Berlin in 1937 and incorporated in Wolfsburg to manufacture the car that would become known as the Beetle.
  • Wikipedia lead section, paragraph 1
    Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft, trading as Volkswagen Group, is a German multinational conglomerate automotive manufacturer headquartered in Wolfsburg, Lower Saxony, Germany.
  • Wikipedia lead section, paragraph 1, sentence 4
    In 2024, it was the world's second-largest automaker by sales.
  • Infobox: num_employees
    682,724 employees (average during 2024)
View the Source
Wikipedia, Volkswagen Emissions Scandal
Wikipedia
  • Associated With: Volkswagen Emissions Scandal
  • Related Corporate Events: Volkswagen Emissions Scandal
View the Source
Ferdinand Piëch (Wikipedia)
Companies Led: Ferdinand Piëch, Lead
Quote, Companies Led: Ferdinand Piëch, Lead
held the positions of chairman of the executive board (Vorstandsvorsitzender) of the Volkswagen Group from 1993 to 2002
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Martin Winterkorn (Wikipedia)
Companies Led: Martin Winterkorn, Lead [led-by]
Quote, Companies Led: Martin Winterkorn, Lead [led-by]
served as chairman of the board of management (CEO, Vorstandsvorsitzender in German) of Volkswagen AG, the parent company of the Volkswagen Group
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Bugatti Automobiles (Wikipedia)
Parent Company Of: Bugatti Automobiles, Lead, subsidiary-of
Quote, Parent Company Of: Bugatti Automobiles, Lead, subsidiary-of
The company was founded in 1998 as a subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group
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Bernd Pischetsrieder (Wikipedia)
Companies Led: Bernd Pischetsrieder, Career, Volkswagen Group
Quote, Companies Led: Bernd Pischetsrieder, Career, Volkswagen Group
Pischetsrieder succeeded Piëch as chairman of Volkswagen AG
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Carl Hahn (Wikipedia)
Companies Led: Carl Hahn, Lead
Quote, Companies Led: Carl Hahn, Lead
head of the Volkswagen Group from 1982 to 1993
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Wikipedia: Traton
Parent Company Of: Traton, Infobox: parent
Quote, Parent Company Of: Traton, Infobox: parent
Volkswagen Group (87.5%)
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