Volkswagen AG

Volkswagen AG stands as one of the world's largest automakers and a consistent Fortune Global 500 top performer. Headquartered in Wolfsburg, Germany, this automotive giant oversees 12 brands including Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche, and Lamborghini, producing nearly 9 million vehicles annually. The company dominates European markets while maintaining strong global presence, pioneering modular electric vehicle platforms for its EV transition. Despite its 2015 emissions scandal, Volkswagen remains an industry leader in automotive engineering and manufacturing scale. With over 670,000 employees worldwide, the group combines mass-market appeal with luxury performance, continually adapting to shifting mobility trends while maintaining core strengths in combustion engine technology.