An internal, confidential survey has revealed significant concern among Volkswagen Group’s board members regarding the company’s future viability. The majority of board members expressed fears about the long-term survival of the automotive group, indicating a deeply pessimistic outlook. The survey results highlight the challenges currently facing Volkswagen. Details of the survey were not publicly released, but the findings suggest internal anxieties are high. This comes at a time of significant disruption in the automotive industry, with the shift to electric vehicles and increasing global competition. The Volkswagen Group is grappling with these changes and the survey indicates a lack of confidence in navigating them successfully. The extent of the threat to the company’s existence, as perceived by the board, remains unclear.