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Volkswagen Group

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Volkswagen Group is a big company that makes many different car brands, from everyday cars to luxury models.

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Volkswagen Group is a German automotive conglomerate that owns multiple brands such as VW, Audi, Porsche, and Skoda.

About Volkswagen Group

Volkswagen AG, or Volkswagen Group, is a German multinational conglomerate automotive manufacturer headquartered in Wolfsburg, Lower Saxony, Germany. Since the late 2000s, it has been a publicly traded family business owned by Porsche SE, which in turn is half-owned but fully controlled by the Austrian-German Porsche and Piëch family. The company also offers related services, including financing, leasing, and fleet management. In 2024, it was the world's second-largest automaker by sales.

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