What comes to your mind when you hear Volkswagen? You’d be correct if it’s only about Beetles and Audis, but VW Group doesn’t just build cars. Today, the company that started with a compact people’s vehicle now controls a surprising mix of well-known brands across several categories. Here are ten brands that belong to the Group.

Volkswagen Passenger Cars

Volkswagen’s story began in 1937 with this brand. Almost a century later, it continues to lead the charge by selling over 4 million vehicles annually. Among its lineup, VW has the Golf, one of the best-selling cars in history; the Beetle, which was once the world’s most manufactured car; and their latest introduction, the ID. 

SEAT

The VW brand originated in Spain and became fully VW-owned in 1990. SEAT fits snugly in the Core brand category, designing and building affordable cars in Barcelona. The brand once produced Fiat models under license before joining the VW Group; today, the brand now wins over Gen Z and Millennials with its bold marketing campaigns.

CUPRA

Soccer fans—and especially supporters of FC Barcelona—will appreciate that CUPRA is the Spanish giants’ Official Automotive and Mobility Partner. The brand was once SEAT’s speedy sidekick until it broke off in 2018. As a member of VW’s Progressive group, it now builds sleek, electric, sporty models, such as the CUPRA Born.

Audi

Audi, a key part of VW’s Progressive brand group, has long been a pioneer in automotive innovation. Known for the Quattro AWD and the Virtual Cockpit, it was also the first to win Le Mans with a diesel car. Now, Audi is set to join Formula 1 in 2026, further pushing its tech-forward legacy.

Porsche

The VW Group also owns Porsche, whose Taycan was the first production electric vehicle to challenge Tesla’s performance. Despite selling fewer cars, it’s one of the most profitable brands in the Group. It even owns a significant portion of VW Group through Porsche SE. The iconic 911 still gets its engine hand-built in Germany. 

Bentley

Bentley became part of VW Group in 1998, reinforcing VW’s goal to offer a wide-ranging luxury lineup. The effective combination of British elegance with German engineering has contributed to the success of its various luxury vehicles under the Sport & Luxury category. Bentley now plans to go fully electric by 2030, reshaping premium mobility.

Lamborghini

Lamborghini didn’t always build supercars that rival Ferrari. It transitioned from making tractors to becoming wholly owned by Audi under VW’s Sport & Luxury division. The carmaker produces high-performance showstoppers, such as the Huracán and the new V12 Revuelto, its first hybrid production vehicle. 

Bugatti

VW Group owns Bugatti through a joint venture with Rimac (owned by Bugatti’s new CEO, Mate Rimac) to produce hypercars under the Sport & Luxury category. The brand’s Chiron Super Sport is one of the fastest cars ever made, capable of exceeding 300 mph. As expected, Bugatti takes months to build and costs millions.

Scania

VW owns this commercial giant through its Traton division. If you’re looking for trucks that last a long time, Scania comes to mind as a global leader in heavy-duty trucks and buses. Drivers rave about its comfortable cabs and heavy-duty vehicles that regularly pass the million-mile mark.

MAN

Here’s another brand within VW’s Traton division known for producing reliable trucks, buses, and engines. Although MAN once built some of the earliest diesel engines in the 1800s, alongside military vehicles, it later focused on the transportation sector. It’s become so associated with safety that European football clubs trust its MAN Lion’s Coach for team travel.