Volkswagen Group

🤗 Welcome back to our partner spotlight series! Today, we introduce you to our partnership with Koenig & Bauer enhances battery production through precision printing technologies like the Dry Coating procedure, reducing energy consumption and cutting costs. Meanwhile, our collaboration with QuantumScape through PowerCo positions us at the forefront of solid-state battery technology. QuantumScape’s latest milestone, achieving over 1,000 charging cycles while maintaining 95% capacity in A sample tests, opens the door to unprecedented EV longevity and performance. Check it out below.👍

📈 Volkswagen Group Mobility, the financial services division of Volkswagen Group, continues its growth in new and existing contracts in the third quarter 2024, demonstrating its ability to convince customers of its tailored mobility and service products. 🗺️ The rapidly growing used car business in Brazil is not the only Volkswagen Group Mobility Q3 highlight: Volkswagen Group Mobility continues to grow strongly! ✅ New contracts increased by 5.4% to more than 7.5 million units. ✅ The contract portfolio exceeded 26 million units for the first time (+2.6%). ✅ The used car business in Brazil grew by a remarkable 39%! ✅ Despite a challenging market, Volkswagen Group Mobility remains a leader in innovative mobility solutions. 🤝 The growing share of both new and used Volkswagen Group vehicles leased or financed through Volkswagen Group Mobility reflects the ongoing trend of 'using' rather than 'owning' vehicles. Leasing has become the dominant method of acquisition for electric vehicles both the private as well as the business customer segment across all regions. Volkswagen Group Mobility is a division of Volkswagen AG and includes Volkswagen Financial Services and its subsidiaries (e.g. Volkswagen Bank GmbH, Volkswagen Leasing GmbH), @Porsche Financial Services GmbH, Volkswagen Credit Inc. (USA) as well as Volkswagen Credit Canada Inc. Together, they focus on dealer and retail financing, leasing, banking, insurance, fleet management and mobility services.

🤗 Welcome back to our week of meeting the partners – Today, it’s all about automated driving and advanced driver assistance systems. 🌐 With our partners Horizon Robotics for the Chinese market and Mobileye for the rest of the world, we’re setting the stage for the next generation of mobility solutions. Want to know more? Learn about 👉 CARIAD!

💫 Driving innovation at Volkswagen Group: #research and #innovation are the keys to sustainably strengthening the future of the Volkswagen Group in the global markets. 📌𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲: - A dedicated and powerful department of research and innovation: Group Innovation. - Partnerships with leading companies, in industry and technology. - Close collaboration with internationally renowned universities and research institutes. - Supporting start-ups through our "venture innovation"-approach. Read more about it from Michael Steiner here. 👇

💡 As we continue this week of meeting some of our partners, welcome to the next chapter! Today, we highlight strategic partnerships with #Mahindra, #Ford and #CAMS, opening new doors for market opportunities and driving global industry advancements. 💪 These partnerships strengthen our commitment to innovation and sustainable growth across markets. 

🤝 Introducing two key partners for sustainable materials sourcing: Through our collaboration with VULCAN GREEN STEEL – Part of Jindal Steel Group, we’re adopting renewable energy-powered, environmentally friendly steel, significantly reducing our carbon footprint in vehicle production. 👉 Additionally, our joint venture IONWAY between PowerCo and Umicore emphasizes a sustainable approach to battery materials. Together, we are fostering a more responsible automotive industry. 🌿 Join us on this journey towards a greener future!

🗨️"It's all about creating exceptional experiences for our customers around the world. We believe that true innovation lies in delivering cars that inspire, engage and enrich lives. To do this, we need the most advanced technology to be the first to offer the best user experience," said Oliver Blume, CEO of the Volkswagen Group. Over the next few days, we'll be unveiling our visionary strategies, introducing some of our key partners and presenting innovative solutions to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow. ✨ Join us as we explore the future of mobility and the platforms that will shape it.

👏 It’s "meet our partners" week! In the next days we will showcase our future strategies, introduce some key partners, and present solutions for both current and future challenges. What will the future of mobility look like, and on which platforms are we shaping it? Today the focus is on new software and electronic systems: Our partnership with Rivian enables the development of next-gen electrical and electronic architectures, accelerating the creation of scalable solutions that define the future of electric vehicles. 🚗🔌 👉 Check out more below and stay tuned for exclusive insights over the next few days!

🚧 Some good news from the future production site of Scout Motors Inc. Motors in South Carolina, USA: besides the world premiere of the fully electric SUV Scout Traveler and the Scout Terra truck at the end of October, there is really some significant progress at the site. Check out some facts: ✅ Assembly building foundations are 80.6% complete. ✅ Approximately 73% of the steel has been installed so far. ✅ The body shop is growing at a brisk pace. 56% of the total steel has been erected, and 70% of the foundations have been installed. This $2–billion investment is set to revolutionize the region, creating over 4,000 permanent jobs.

✨ We are 684,000 people. Together, we shape the future of mobility for generations to come. Our talented colleagues create attractive cars at Volkswagen, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, Škoda Auto, SEAT S.A., CUPRA, AUDI AG, Porsche AG, Bentley Motors, Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A., dynamic bikes from Ducati Motor Holding, or trucks & buses from TRATON GROUP and its brands such as Scania Group and MAN Truck & Bus SE. Other specialists work at PowerCo and Elli - A Brand of the Volkswagen Group in the exciting field of battery & charging, CARIADians code automotive software and our financial experts work at Volkswagen Financial Services. ❔ What moves them, what do they move? Find out here, what Almuth Czwikla, Head of Group Center of Competence for I&C Futures at Volkswagen Group, has to tell. 👆 Swipe below! ❕ Who do you think deserves our spotlight? Join us in promoting #diversity and #inclusion in our global community. #FacesOfVolkswagenGroup