The verified answer
As of Aug 2026, DEPLOY verifies Volkswagen Group: 1 model, 2 deployments across 2 regions, 1 active incident. 5 sources back the record.
CategoryRobotaxis
Overview
German automotive group (founded 1937, Wolfsburg ) and Europe's largest carmaker. Its MOIA subsidiary developed the ID. Buzz AD, the first VW production vehicle fully optimized for autonomous mobility services, powered by Mobileye's self-driving system.
VW's autonomous mobility subsidiary VW ADMT has tested the ID. Buzz AD in Austin, TX since 2023 and partnered with Uber to deploy thousands of ID. Buzz AD vehicles on the Uber platform starting in Los Angeles in 2026.
Verified record
- Verified deployments
- 2 deployments on file
- Active incidents
- 1 incident on file
Key facts
CEO
Previous CEO
Autonomous Mobility CEO
MOIA CEO
Autonomy partner
Ride-hailing partner
Bosch alliance ended
Subsidiary
Industry
Nationality
Data & sources
Press releases
1
Web sources
4
5 sources backing this record.View all →
Models (1)
View all models →Volkswagen Group on the deployment map
View the global map2 verified deployments across 2 regions, newest verified Apr 2026. Explore where Volkswagen Group's robots are operating, by place and type.
View the full Volkswagen Group deployment record →
Relationships
Current leadership (3)
- Christian Senger CEO, Volkswagen Autonomous Mobility (ADMT)SEC-verified
- Sascha Meyer CEO, MOIASEC-verified
- Oliver Blume CEO, Volkswagen Groupsince 2022-09-01secondary-verified
Former / Previously (1)
- Herbert Diess CEO, Volkswagen Group2018 to 2022secondary-verified
Safety record
Only active incidents are counted. Retracted incidents are excluded from this summary but remain reachable at their canonical URLs.
Full safety record: incidents, sourcing, and exposure data →
Incidents affecting Volkswagen Group (1)
Includes incidents linked directly to this company, to its models, or to deployments of its models or under its operation. Retracted incidents are excluded from this view but remain reachable at their canonical URLs.
Operator customers (2)
- Volkswagen Group2 deployments
- MOIA1 deployment
Recent coverage
Volkswagen Group in third-party press
Peer companies
Supplied by (2)
Compute / semiconductor
- Mobileyevia VW ID. Buzz ADMobileye EyeQ Ultra -- autonomous driving system-on-chip and SuperVision compute stacksupplies
Sensors
- Innoviz Technologiescompany-levelNine InnovizTwo LiDAR units per vehicle (long-range + short/mid-range) on VW Autonomous Mobility ID.Buzz AD robotaxi (MOIA brand)supplies
Inbound supply edges feeding this company directly or via the models it owns. Same source bar as the outbound view (verified against at least two strong sources).
Financial state
- Reporting basis
- aggregator_estimate
- Lifecycle stage
- mature
- Counterparty risk class
- low
Each numeric field carries its own basis marker. Aggregators report a number; this surface preserves the source class so verification depth travels with the value.
Partnerships (4)
- Volkswagen Group x Uber with Uberdeployment
- Volkswagen Group x Mobileye with Mobileyetechnology
- Zhuoyu Technology x Volkswagen Group with Zhuoyu Technologydevelopment
- Volkswagen Group x Bosch (Automated Driving Alliance) with Robert Boschdevelopmentdissolvedreported, not operationally verified
Recent activity
Every change to this record is dated, sourced, and independently verified where marked.
- Verified media addedVerifiedJun 12, 2026
First autonomous test drive of the ID. BUZZ AD on public roads in...
- Verified media addedVerifiedJun 7, 2026
First autonomous test drive of the ID. BUZZ AD on public roads in...
- Record createdJun 6, 2026
Added to the verified registry
- Deployment verifiedVerifiedApr 8, 2026
VW ID. Buzz AD at Los Angeles
- Deployment verifiedVerifiedJul 1, 2025
VW ID. Buzz AD at Hamburg
Sources (5)
- https://www.volkswagen-group.com/en/articles/moia-unveils-series-production-version-id-buzz-ad-and-turnkey-solution-for-fully-autonomous-mobility-services-19392
- https://newatlas.com/automotive/volkswagen-moia-id-buzz/
- https://www.volkswagen-group.com/en/highly-automated-and-autonomous-driving-19029
- https://www.moia.io/en/news/moia-unveils-series-production-version-id-buzz-ad-and-turnkey-solution-for-fully-autonomous-mobility-services
- https://investor.uber.com/news-events/news/press-release-details/2025/Volkswagen-and-Uber-Launch-Long-Term-Strategic-Partnership-to-Deploy-Autonomous-ID--Buzz-Vehicles-on-the-Uber-Platform/default.aspx
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Methodology: Verified · 5 sources (1 primary) · last reviewed 2026-08-05
Verification posture
Verified
High confidence
Review state
Stable
Last reviewed 2026-08-05
Sources by quality tier
- 4
- unclassified
- Unclassified source
- 1
- primary-company-ir
- Company IR disclosure
The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.
Methodology surface for Volkswagen Group.In the press
Recent coverage mentioning Volkswagen Group from third-party publications. Automatically surfaced; not part of the verified registry record.
Volkswagen China to roll out full-scenario driver assistance across three joint ventures
Volkswagen Group China said its full-scenario advanced driver-assistance system will begin rolling out in the third quarter of 2026, with the system scheduled to appear on seven…
Porsche Ditches Volkswagen Group Emissions Pool, Joins Up With XPENG
Well, this is an interesting one…. For some background, regulations in the European Union require that automakers reduce the CO2 emissions that the cars they sell create. Year…
Volkswagen plans to end automated driving tie-up with Bosch, Bild reports
Volkswagen is reportedly ending its €1.5 billion automated driving partnership with Robert Bosch as part of broader cost-cutting measures, including potential job cuts of up to…
MOIA unveils series production version ID. Buzz AD and turnkey solution for fully autonomous mobility services
MOIA presents the first fully autonomous production vehicle from Volkswagen, the ID. Buzz AD, with 27 sensors (13 cameras, 9 LiDARs, 5 radars) and Mobileye's self-driving system,…
Volkswagen and Uber Launch Long-Term Strategic Partnership to Deploy Autonomous ID. Buzz Vehicles on the Uber Platform
VW ADMT and Uber partner to deploy thousands of autonomous ID. Buzz AD vehicles on the Uber platform across multiple U.S. markets, starting in Los Angeles. Testing begins late…
Volkswagen ADMT announces agreement with Mobileye for autonomous driving
Volkswagen ADMT and Mobileye formalize their partnership for the self-driving ID. Buzz AD, with Mobileye developing and supplying software, hardware components, and digital maps…
Volkswagen launches its first autonomous driving test program in Austin, Texas
VW Group of America begins its first autonomous vehicle test program in Austin, TX with a fleet of 10 all-electric ID. Buzz AD vehicles, marking VW's entry into U.S. autonomous…
Machine-readable surfaces
- Markdown mirror: /companies/volkswagen-group.md
- RSS feed: /companies/volkswagen-group/feed.xml
- JSON-LD: embedded in this page’s head
- REST API: /v1/companies/904f5f2b-b4a4-4ec2-bb3b-7850d15fbaf7
- Revision history: /companies/volkswagen-group/history
- Data documentation: /data
- Query this programmatically: Deploy MCP
Video
Derek Reilly from Nevo.ie takes a look around the exterior, interior and has his 1st ride in an autonomous ID. Buzz AD Level 4 robotaxi from MOIA.
Reality vs attention
Volkswagen Group draws attention at the 47th percentile but verifies reality at the 51st percentile among AVs. Hype Gap -4.7, 22nd widest among AVs.
6-month trend
Analysis
Safety profile within acceptable range for category. Limited public funding data for capital position assessment.
Signal flags
Dimension breakdown
Verified signal
Attention (reach, not merit)
DEPLOY Intelligence scores are computed from verified registry data: confirmed deployments, disclosed funding rounds, regulatory filings, active job listings, video viewership, and press coverage. Confidence ratings reflect data availability. Scores update nightly.
DEPLOY Indices — verified vs claimed
Last computed: Aug 17, 2026