On January 19, the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) welcomed a new electric car subsidy program. Key aspects of the program are fundamentally suitable for supporting the success of e-mobility in Germany. The funding program creates the necessary planning certainty for consumers and the German autom

On January 20, Mercedes-Benz’s CEO shared a first look at the new S-Class ahead of its world premiere on January 29, 2026.
The car is still camouflaged, and it is one of the most heavily updated versions ever. More than half of its parts i.e., about 2,700 components, are new or improved.
Key highlights include a bold

On January 19, Stellantis Germany and Volkswagen welcomed the German government’s new subsidies for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. Thanks to low leasing rates and programs such as “Electric All In,” electric cars are becoming more affordable.
For Opel, the focus is on electric models such as the Grandland Elec

On January 20, VW Group announced its sales results for Q4 2025 and full-year 2025.
Sales volume in Q4 2025 was down by 4.9% YoY to 2,379,800 units. In 2025, the sales dropped 0.5% to 8,983,900 units, with significant growth in Europe (up 4%) and South America (up 12%) contrasting with expected declines due to challe

Huf has earned certification for its Cybersecurity Management System (CSMS) under the globally recognized ISO/SAE 21434 and ENX VCS standards for road-vehicle cybersecurity.
This achievement reinforces the company’s commitment to safeguarding connected vehicles from evolving cyber threats and delivering secure, futur

On January 19, the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Germany, announced a new electric car subsidy program. Both the purchase and leasing of new vehicles are eligible for funding. The available funds, totaling EUR 3 billion, are sufficient for an estimated 800,000 subsidized vehicles between 2026 and 2029.
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ETAS GmbH, a wholly owned subsidiary of Robert Bosch GmbH, announced that its RTA-CAR AUTOSAR automotive runtime platform is now available for NXP Semiconductors’ new S32N7 processor series, accelerating the development of software-defined vehicle (SDV). The milestone follows over 12 months of close collaboration bet

Vector Informatik GmbH (Vector) has introduced the SOVD Explorer, designed to support the diagnostic development of future software-defined vehicles (SDVs).
The tool serves as the central component of the Service-Oriented Vehicle Diagnostics (SOVD) tool chain and can be used for both individual vehicle components and

Vector Informatik GmbH (Vector) has introduced the CANape Kernel, a compact measurement core for x64- and ARM64-based platforms running Windows or Linux.
The software enables high-performance data logging with fast start-up times and REST API connectivity, making it well suited for automated logging applications such

On January 16, the Association of International Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (VDIK) announced that in German the sales for alternative-drive vehicles (electric, plug-in hybrid, hybrid, and gas-powered cars) increased by 25.5% to 1,684,783 units in 2025. Their share of total new car registrations increased to 59% compa

On January 19, MAN Truck & Bus signed a new three-year framework agreement with TIP Group, Netherlands for supplying up to 600 vehicles per year, covering a total of up to 1,800 trucks across 18 European countries. The contract includes vehicles from 7.5 to 42 tonnes and is worth up to EUR 160 million.
The agreement

Schaeffler AG (Schaeffler) is leading the lighthouse project ReDriveS, which aims to create an industrial, automated, scalable, and non-destructive recycling concept for electric axle drives.
The project has a total budget exceeding EUR 25 million, with over EUR 16 million funded by the German Federal Ministry for Ec

Vector Informatik GmbH (Vector) has acquired StatInf’s RocqStat software technology and expert team to enhance its timing analysis and worst-case execution time (WCET) estimation capabilities.
The acquisition addresses the increasing demand for reliable software verification in safety-critical systems across software

On January 15, MAN Truck & Bus launched the “MAN2030+” program to improve competitiveness and secure its long-term future. The company has reached a full agreement with employee representatives and IG Metall union.
The plan aims to cut costs by about EUR 900 million by 2028 while improving long-term performance. MAN

On January 16, Porsche announced that in 2026 it will focus on balancing demand and supply while prioritizing value over sales volume. Production plans for 2026 are being set realistically, taking into account the phase-out of the gasoline-powered 718 and Macan models.
At the same time, Porsche will continue investin

On January 16, Daimler Truck Group announced it sold 117,974 units in Q4 2025, i.e., down by 5% YoY compared to 124,386 units in Q4 2024. In 2025, the total sales reached 422,510 units, i.e., also down by 8% YoY compared to 460,409 units in 2024.
BEV truck sales increased by 52% YoY to 2,902 units in Q4 2025, compare

Aumovio hosted an exclusive media tour at its booth during CES 2026 on January 6, 2026, outlining the company’s strategy and future direction following its spin-off from Continental. The event marked Aumovio’s first appearance at a trade show as an independent company and featured presentations by CEO Philipp von Hir

On January 15, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (VWCV) announced it plans to expand its lineup in 2026. This includes launching the ID. Buzz Cargo with a long wheelbase. The Multivan and California models will also receive a fully modernized cockpit, refreshed design, and updated drivetrains.
In 2026, the new Transport

On January 14, CARIAD announced that its US and Germany teams has built their own MQTT (Message Queuing Telemetry Transport) broker tailored to VW Group needs. It handles millions of cars sending messages at the same time without performance issues. The system is designed for scale and reliability, ensuring data such

On January 15, VW Group announced its plans to improve road safety across Europe by expanding its use of sensor and image data from customer vehicles to about 40 European countries. The goal is to improve driver assistance and automated driving systems using real-world traffic data. Customers will receive these impro