Brand Group Core on track despite special items; new steering model gives additional boost in 2026
12 March 2026
- At 6.8 billion euros, operating result in 2025 close to prior year level in spite of external negative effects
- Noticeably lower fixed costs through performance programmes and implementation of wage agreement – further efficiency increases are nevertheless necessary
- Realignment of the Brand Group Core Board of Management brings leaner processes and decision-making paths and simplifies steering from 2026
- Electric Urban Car Family with new models such as the ID. Polo1 and ID. Cross2 from 2026 make e-mobility even more affordable for many customers
The Volkswagen Group’s Brand Group Core (BGC) implemented its strategic goals as planned in 2025 – and reported an operating result of 6.8 billion euros – close to the prior year level despite significant negative special items. Adjusted for additional expenses for restructuring, the diesel issue and U.S. import tariffs, the operating result for 2025 came in at 8.2 billion euros – in line with the set target.
In strategic terms, 2025 was a significant year in which the foundations for increased efficiency and more competitive products were laid. Nevertheless, resilience must be further strengthened in 2026. For this reason, Volkswagen, Škoda, SEAT&CUPRA and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles are streamlining their organisational structures with a new cross-brand steering model – thereby creating potential for further savings.
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“We consistently delivered in 2025. The lasting impact of the structural improvements under our performance programmes is unfolding. At the same time, important steps still lie ahead of us in terms of our return. Factors such as the U.S. tariffs highlight the fact that we must improve our resilience further. That is precisely what our new governance will achieve: leaner structures, swifter decision-making and increased efficiency – without diluting the identity of our strong brands. This is the key to long-term competitiveness. Overall, we are on track, but we are still a long way from the finishing line.” |
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