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Volkswagen has been active in all of the world’s major regions for many decades. Most vehicles are bought by customers in Europe and China, where we deliver around three quarters of our cars. Volkswagen is eager to retain the strong market position in China in the electric age. We also enjoy success on other continents. 2021 saw the Volkswagen brand return to making a profit in North and South America, and it is now sustainably profitable in these two world regions.

Our international success is down to both our electric models and our attractive, high-margin core products based on the modular transverse toolkit (MQB). Examples include the Taos in North and South America, the Atlas in the USA, and the Teramont in China. In Europe, the Golf was the best-selling car once again in 2021. As a global car, our electric SUV ID.4 has been a top seller in Europe and the USA since its launch.

Economically robust, profitable regions are a major success factor for us. And in the coming years we will continue to offer a product portfolio that is clearly tailored to the needs of the respective markets.

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  • Volkswagen brand invests one billion euros for growth in South America
    Volkswagen brand invests one billion euros for growth in South America
    07/04/23
    Company

    Volkswagen brand invests one billion euros for growth in South America

    The Volkswagen brand aims to make significant gains in South America with a major product offensive. By 2027, the company plans to grow by 40 percent in Brazil, the region’s largest market. For example, 15 new electric and flex-fuel vehicle models are being launched by 2025 alone. Hybrid vehicles will also follow in the medium term. Before the end of 2023, the company is bringing its first fully electric models to Brazil – the Volkswagen ID.4. and the ID. Buzz. In total, the South American automotive market is expected to grow 11 percent a year until 2030 – making it one of the fastest growing markets in the world. The company is thereby systematically implementing its strategy to rapidly expand its business in growth markets and to intensify sustainable mobility. Volkswagen is celebrating its 70th anniversary of foundation in Brazil these days.
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  • Mahindra and Volkswagen Explore Strategic Alliance to Accelerate Electrification of Indian Automotive Market
    Mahindra and Volkswagen Explore Strategic Alliance to Accelerate Electrification of Indian Automotive Market
    08/15/22
    Models

    Mahindra and Volkswagen Explore Strategic Alliance to Accelerate Electrification of Indian Automotive Market

    The Volkswagen Group and Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M) today announced they intend to expand their cooperation. Both companies signed a Term Sheet on the supply of MEB electric components for Mahindra’s new, purpose-built electric platform INGLO, deepening the Partnering Agreement from earlier this year. The cooperation intends to have a volume of more than one million units over lifetime and includes the equipment of five all-electric SUVs with MEB components. In addition, the two companies will explore further opportunities for collaboration, opening the perspective towards a broader strategic alliance to accelerate the electrification of the Indian automotive market.
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  • Meet the V.MO – Volkswagen Group China unveils state-of-the-art passenger drone prototype
    Meet the V.MO – Volkswagen Group China unveils state-of-the-art passenger drone prototype
    07/27/22
    Volkswagen Group News

    Meet the V.MO – Volkswagen Group China unveils state-of-the-art passenger drone prototype

    Volkswagen Group China today unveiled its first electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) passenger drone prototype, as part of its strategy to explore and break new ground in fully electric and sustainable individual mobility concepts. In 2020, Volkswagen Group China launched a Vertical Mobility project to explore the next generation of mobility solutions, including the urban air mobility market and the extension of urban traffic into airspace. After intensive research, conceptual work, and development, the project team has now developed its first validation model – the V.MO. This initial prototype has also been nicknamed the ‘Flying Tiger’ due to its distinctive black and gold livery, which was painted to commemorate its launch in the Year of the Tiger.
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Stories

E-offensive in China continues to gain momentum: World premiere of the ID.6
04/17/21
Models

ID.6 accelerates Volkswagen’s e-offensive in China

China plays an essential role in the transformation towards the electrification and digitisation of the automotive industry worldwide, and in the achievement of Volkswagen’s core goals. We speak to Olaf Gutowski, Vice President Sales, Marketing and After-Sales of the Volkswagen China Passenger Cars Brand to analyse why, and what role the ID.6 will play in this.
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Story: Taos & Nivus: Volkswagen takes off in South America
02/18/21
Models

Taos & Nivus: Volkswagen takes off in South America

In South America, Volkswagen is launching the Taos, the first SUV of the brand produced in Argentina. At the same time, the in Latin America developed Nivus will come to Europe within this year. So it’s high time to take a closer look at both vehicles.
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Dirk Hilgenberg
01/29/21
Company

How Volkswagen Automotive Cloud will help shape the connected car of tomorrow

Seattle may not be known as a hotbed for the U.S. automotive industry, but that’s changing thanks to the increasing importance of cloud computing for connected and autonomous vehicles. In recent years, Seattle’s nickname of “Cloud City” has not only referred to the weather, but for the industry built around some of the best cloud companies and experts in the world. That’s why Volkswagen Group chose the city to help shape the future of connected vehicles with the Volkswagen Automotive Cloud.
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