Volkswagen AG will elevate Porsche chief Oliver Blume to replace Herbert Diess, who will leave his position leading the world’s second-largest automaker in a surprise shake-up.
July 22, 2022VW
Business 
Oliver Blume, former chief executive officer of Porsche AG, has been appointed CEO at Volkswagen AG. (Andreas Gebert/Bloomberg News)
Oliver Blume to Replace Herbert Diess as CEO at VW
Oliver Blume, former chief executive officer of Porsche AG, has been appointed CEO at Volkswagen AG. (Andreas Gebert/Bloomberg News) Business, Technology, Autonomous 
A VW badge on the front of a Volkswagen ID.5 GTX all-electric automobile. (Krisztian Bocsi/Bloomberg News)
VW, Bosch Team Up on Self-Driving Software
A VW badge on the front of a Volkswagen ID.5 GTX all-electric automobile. (Krisztian Bocsi/Bloomberg News)Volkswagen AG is partnering with Robert Bosch GmbH to develop a common software platform to bring hands-free driving functions to the German carmaker’s entire fleet in a bid to compete with Tesla Inc.
January 25, 2022 Business, Technology, Fuel, Autonomous 
Volkswagen CEO Herbert Diess. (Krisztian Bocsi/Bloomberg News)
VW CEO Sees Autonomy Transforming Cars More Than Electrification
Volkswagen CEO Herbert Diess. (Krisztian Bocsi/Bloomberg News)Volkswagen AG is undergoing the world’s largest industrial overhaul for the electric-vehicle age, plotting half a dozen battery plants just in Europe and retooling assembly lines around the globe. And yet, its CEO sees autonomous-driving technology bringing about an even bigger shift.
June 22, 2021 Business, Equipment 
Michael Sohn/Associated Press
VW Charged With Deceit Over Diesel
Michael Sohn/Associated PressFrench investigators said Volkswagen AG has been charged in a fresh crackdown on alleged deception over diesel emissions that also has embroiled rival Renault SA.
June 9, 2021 Business, Technology, Autonomous 
Prototype by Volkswagen
VW Plans to Have Autonomous Microbus Ready for Roads in 2025
Prototype by VolkswagenVolkswagen AG plans to offer a highly automated version of the hippie-era microbus it’s reviving as an electric van as the carmaker commercializes self-driving technology along with startup Argo AI.
May 12, 2021 Business, Technology, Equipment 
New Volkswagen ID.4 electric SUVs. (Liesa Johannssen-Koppitz/Bloomberg News)
VW Raises Full-Year Outlook, Warns of Growing Chip Shortage
New Volkswagen ID.4 electric SUVs. (Liesa Johannssen-Koppitz/Bloomberg News)Volkswagen AG raised its earnings outlook after a strong start to the year, while cautioning that the semiconductor shortage rippling through the industry will become more pronounced in the second quarter.
May 6, 2021 Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel 
A VW ID.3 electric vehicle is seen inside the company's Autostadt delivery towers in Wolfsburg, Germany, in October 2020. (Liesa Johannssen-Koppitz/Bloomberg News)
VW Shares Soar on Plans to Beat Tesla
A VW ID.3 electric vehicle is seen inside the company's Autostadt delivery towers in Wolfsburg, Germany, in October 2020. (Liesa Johannssen-Koppitz/Bloomberg News)Volkswagen AG shares surged the most since a historic short squeeze a dozen years ago after back-to-back days of briefings on how it plans to supplant Tesla Inc. as the global electric vehicle leader.
March 16, 2021 Business, Technology, Fuel 
Volkswagen ID.4 by Volkswagen AG
VW Plans Europe’s Biggest Battery Push in Electric Offensive
Volkswagen ID.4 by Volkswagen AGVolkswagen AG is stepping up its game to become the world’s biggest electric car maker with a plan to build six battery factories in Europe and global investments in charging stations.
March 15, 2021 Business, Technology, Autonomous 
Krisztian Bocsi/Bloomberg News
VW, Microsoft Extend Collaboration to Self-Driving Car Software
Krisztian Bocsi/Bloomberg NewsVolkswagen AG and Microsoft Corp. are expanding their cooperation involving the U.S. software giant’s cloud technology to include speeding up development of automated driving.
February 11, 2021 Business, Technology, Fuel 
Volkswagen AG CEO Herbert Diess. (Krisztian Bocsi/Bloomberg News)
VW CEO Says Apple Can Mount Major Challenge With Auto Push
Volkswagen AG CEO Herbert Diess. (Krisztian Bocsi/Bloomberg News)Volkswagen AG CEO Herbert Diess said cash-rich technology giants invading the auto industry pose a much bigger challenge for the German manufacturer than traditional rivals like Toyota Motor Corp.
December 23, 2020