On August 13, BMW announced that it will build a new Centre for Special and Individual Paintwork at its Dingolfing plant, investing over EUR 30 million in a southern extension to the existing paintshop. Construction starts in September 2025, with operations set to begin in spring 2027.
The 2,000 square meters, two-le

On July 2, BMW launched "Factory Genius," an AI-powered maintenance assistant that speeds up troubleshooting by suggesting solutions within seconds, cutting down diagnosis time.
Similar to a search engine, the tool scans internal data sources such as manuals, fault reports, and shift logs that are updated daily for q

On June 2, Wassym Bensaid, Rivian’s chief software officer and co-head of the Rivian-VW joint venture since November 2024, commented on usage of Rivian-initiated technology in future VW Group products. The partnership is limited to the software stack and the network interconnect, specifically Rivian's zonal architect

On June 9, BMW Argentina announced the launch of the new BMW 760i xDrive, a luxury sedan.
The vehicle was designed by José Casas, BMW’s Mexican Head of Exterior Design for midsize and premium models. Produced at the BMW Group Plant Dingolfing in Germany with a EUR 300 million investment, the 760i xDrive features a 4.

On June 3, multiple sources reported that Volkswagen plans to restructure its Wolfsburg plant in Germany for electric-only production starting in 2027, which may lead to a temporary four-day work week. The shift to EV production is part of VW’s larger plan to lower costs, tackle weak demand in Europe, and compete wit

On May 29, it was reported that Volkswagen of America will continue to maintain current vehicle sticker prices now through June as it continues to face the impact of U.S. tariffs.
“In an effort to keep vehicles affordable for our customers, the brand will cover today’s increased costs,” VWoA said in a statement, sayi

On April 17, multiple sources reported that VW is increasing production at its main Wolfsburg plant with extra shifts planned for 16 days on weekends from May 10 to July 6 due to strong demand for its vehicles. All production lines at the plant will be involved.
The factory mainly builds the Golf and Tiguan, along wi

On April 9, Greaves Cotton Limited announced a strategic partnership with Chara Technologies to manufacture synchronous reluctance motors and controllers. As part of the collaboration, these components will be exclusively manufactured by Greaves at its Shendra facility in Aurangabad, targeting both automotive and non

On April 4, Volkswagen announced an expansion of its investment plan for South America to BRL 20 billion, strengthening its long-term strategy in the region.
Initially, BRL 16 billion had been allocated for Brazil until 2028, but with an additional USD 580 million, (BRL 4 billion) now committed to Argentina through 2

On April 1, VW dealers in the U.S. received a memo notifying them of "temporary adjustments" to deliveries and pricing as  it anticipates changes in U.S. tariffs to impact pricing on vehicles imported from Mexico and Europe.
The memo said production at the company’s assembly plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee will be im

On March 25, Volkswagen India opened pre-bookings for the all-new Tiguan R-Line, which will launch in April 2025. The company has also begun accepting expressions of interest for the Golf GTI through its official website. The Tiguan R-Line features a 204 PS power output and 320 Nm of torque, with dimensions measuring

On March 13, at 09:00 am CET, Volkswagen Group held its Annual Media Conference 2025. The event was broadcast from the Drive Forum in Berlin, where Mr. Oliver Blume (CEO of Volkswagen Group) and Mr. Arno Antlitz (CFO and COO of Volkswagen Group) presented the sales and financial results of the VW Group in 2024, as we

On March 7, BMW started production of the new all-electric BMW iX at the BMW Group plant in Dingolfing. It has been manufactured at the site since 2021. The new BMW iX has a 25% higher drive power, significantly improved efficiency, and a range of up to 701 kilometers in the WLTP cycle. 
The BMW iX is the longest-ran

UK passenger car sales fell 1.0% year-on-year to 84,054 units in February 2025, marking the fifth consecutive monthly drop, according to data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) released on March 5.
Year-to-date sales were down 1.9% with 223,399 cars registered in the first 2 months of 2025.
Fe

On March 3, Volkswagen India announced the introduction of the all-new Tiguan R-line SUV and the Golf GTI hatchback for the Indian market. Both models are planned for launch in Q2 2025.
The Tiguan R-line and Golf GTI are part of Volkswagen’s global lineup. With these launches, the company aims to strengthen its prese

On February 5, Volkswagen Group Africa announced that it will introduce new models in South Africa this year, including new T-Cross variants, Golf and the Tayron SUV.
The company has added two new base models to the 2025 T-Cross SUV lineup i.e., the 1.0 TSI 70kW manual and the 1.0 TSI 85kW DSG.
The 1.0 TSI 70kW model

UK passenger car sales were down 2.5% to 139,345 units in January 2025, as weak consumer confidence and tough economic conditions combined to deliver the fourth consecutive month of decline, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) on February 5.
January sales for VW increased 18.4% to 13,56

On February 5, VW announced plans to unveil a concept for its new entry-level electric vehicle in early March, with the production model set for release in 2027.
The vehicle will be priced at approximately EUR 20,000, becoming into an affordable yet high-quality option for European customers. The model will be part o

On January 29, BMW unveiled the updated iX, all-electric Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) with improved performance and provided range of up to 701 km. Enhanced electronics, wheel bearings, and tires have increased efficiency, reducing energy consumption by over 8%, giving the BMW iX xDrive60 about 60 km more range.
The

On January 28, Hesai Technology partnered with Outsight and Embotech AG to deliver advanced lidar technology and perception software for Embotech’s AVM technology, used in BMW facilities as Automated Driving In-Plant (AFW).
Embotech provides the system for BMW’s new Automated Driving In-Plant operation and global ro