Who Owns Volkswagen?
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Who owns Volkswagen?
Volkswagen passenger cars are made by Volkswagen AG, the Wolfsburg, Germany-based parent of the Volkswagen Group, which places the brand in its Core brand group with Škoda and SEAT/CUPRA.
Updated November 2026 · Sources: Volkswagen Group Annual Report 2025: brand groups · Volkswagen AG legal notice (Wolfsburg)
Volkswagen ownership at a glance
| Owned by | Volkswagen AG |
|---|---|
| Parent based in | Germany |
| Who owns the parent | Volkswagen AG, based in Wolfsburg, Germany, groups its brands into a Core group (Volkswagen, Škoda, SEAT/CUPRA), a Progressive group led by Audi (with Bentley, Lamborghini and Ducati), and Porsche, in which it holds the majority of ordinary shares. |
| Sister brands | Škoda, SEAT / CUPRA, Audi, Lamborghini, Bentley, Porsche, Scout Motors |
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Frequently asked questions
Who owns Volkswagen?
Volkswagen passenger cars are made by Volkswagen AG, the Wolfsburg, Germany-based parent of the Volkswagen Group, which places the brand in its Core brand group with Škoda and SEAT/CUPRA.
What country is Volkswagen's parent company from?
Volkswagen AG is based in Germany.
What other brands does Volkswagen Group own?
Besides Volkswagen, Volkswagen Group owns or controls Škoda, SEAT / CUPRA, Audi, Lamborghini, Bentley, Porsche and Scout Motors.
Who owns Volkswagen Group?
Volkswagen AG, based in Wolfsburg, Germany, groups its brands into a Core group (Volkswagen, Škoda, SEAT/CUPRA), a Progressive group led by Audi (with Bentley, Lamborghini and Ducati), and Porsche, in which it holds the majority of ordinary shares.
Sources
- Volkswagen Group Annual Report 2025: brand groups (Dec 31, 2025)
- Volkswagen AG legal notice (Wolfsburg) (Nov 12, 2026)
- Volkswagen Group: Audi Group 2025 results (Nov 12, 2026)
- Porsche AG Annual and Sustainability Report 2025: shareholder structure (Dec 31, 2025)
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