On March 19, Volkswagen of America posted a teaser image of the interior of the all-new 2027 Atlas SUV, which looks to be more modern and upscale than the current Atlas.
VWoA has a reveal planned for the 2026 New York International Auto Show.
The Atlas is built in Chattanooga, Tennessee, alongside the Atlas Sport and

On March 17, Porsche announced that it is making battery modules for the new Cayenne Electric at its Smart Battery Shop in Horná Streda plant, Slovakia. The facility has been upgraded into a modern technical center that supports Porsche in developing both products and manufacturing processes.
Each battery module is m

On March 19, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles revealed updates for the current Multivan model, including a refreshed design, new colours, and new wheels.
The front design keeps the classic VW Bus look but with a more modern style. The bumper and grille are now more clearly divided, making the vehicle look wider, and th

On March 17, Audi CEO Gernot Dollner made a few comments regarding the U.S. market during discussion of the company’s 2025 results.
Dollner said Audi and parent company Volkswagen Group continue to explore various options for the Audi brand to establish U.S. production. He said that the company would monitor changing

On March 17, Bentley announced that it will start a consultation process that may lead to up to 275 job cuts, mainly affecting management and non-manufacturing roles, as it prepares for future electric models.
At the same time, Bentley is continuing to invest in UK production. Work is ongoing at its Pyms Lane factory

On March 17, CARIAD announced that eCall feature has improved emergency response times and helped save lives since it was introduced. However, mobile networks are changing. Older 2G and 3G networks are being shut down as operators move to 4G and 5G. If a car only supports 2G/3G, it may lose connection in areas withou

On March 16, SAIC-VW held an ID. ERA technology launch event in Shanghai, announcing that the ID. ERA 9X SUV, the prologue of the ID. ERA lineup, started mass production at the Ningbo plant and will be available for pre-order from March 30.
The ID. ERA 9X measures 5,207mm long, 1,997mm wide, and 1,810mm high, with a

On March 17, Audi announced that the implementation of the agreement for the future is proceeding as planned.
In 2025, the Audi Board of Management and Works Council signed an agreement for the future to ensure the future viability and competitiveness of the German sites. The plan is on track, with about 65% of up to

On March 17, Audi announced that it will unveil the all-new A2 e-tron in the fall 2026. The compact, all-electric entry-level car made in the Ingolstadt plant, Germany is designed to make premium electric vehicles (EVs) more accessible. A design sketch has already shown its basic shape.
Audi A2 e-tron is aimed at glo

On March 16, VW announced that the ID. Cross B segment electric SUV will be launched in Europe in autumn 2026. The affordable five-seater electric SUV can be currently seen in Amsterdam in a camouflage wrap.
The vehicle comes with three power options i.e., 85 kW, 99 kW, and 155 kW, and two battery sizes i.e., 37 kWh

On March 13, the ID. UNYX 08, the first cooperative vehicle model between VW Group and XPeng, rolled off the production line at VW Anhui. It is expected to be launched in the first half of 2026.
As VW Group’s first full-size battery electric SUV with full-time connectivity, the ID. UNYX 08 features the world’s first

On March 12, Scout Motors announced that it is creating the sounds for its upcoming electric Scout Traveler SUV and Scout Terra truck. In developing its sound, it is taking a thoughtful, immersive approach, putting in the same attention to detail in the development of audio communication as the rest of the vehicle.
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On March 12, VW Commercial Vehicles announced the several product and technology updates for 2026. At its annual media conference, CEO Stefan Mecha showed the first design sketches of the updated Volkswagen Caddy and Volkswagen Multivan, which will have a refreshed exterior design and improved interiors.
New features

On March 12, Volkswagen Group of America presented a teaser image of the all-new redesigned 2027 Atlas.
The company will have a full reveal of the 2027 Atlas at the upcoming New York International Auto Show running from April 3-12. Volkswagen says the new Atlas will feature strong, muscular proportions and sleeker ex

On March 12, VW announced that the successor to the ID.3 will launch as the ID.3 Neo, with its world premiere planned for mid-April 2026. The new electric compact model comes with updated software and new features such as improved Travel Assist with traffic light detection and One Pedal Driving.
The ID.4, ID.5, and I

On March 10, Volkswagen Group held the Annual Media, Analyst and Investor Conference. The event was presented by Mr. Oliver Blume CEO and Mr. Arno Antlitz CFO & COO.
Main Q&As
Q1. What specific cost cutting measures are you considering to meet the Vision 2030 targets?
A. [Oliver Blume CEO] Over the past three years w

On March 10, VW Group announced its plans to cut about 50,000 jobs in Germany by 2030 to reduce costs during its presentation of its 2025 annual results. The job cuts will affect brands including VW, Audi, Porsche, and CARIAD. As part of this plan, the Group will also reduce annual production capacity of 700,000 unit

On March 11, Porsche AG announced at its annual press conference that it is updating their product strategy, simplifying its management structure, and reducing costs across the company.
As part of its Strategy 2035, Porsche is considering expanding its product lineup to grow in higher-profit segments. This could incl

On March 5, Volkswagen Truck & Bus Mexico announced the launch of the e-Volkbus 22L at Expo Foro Movilidad 2026, as the brand’s first fully electric bus in the country.
The e-Volkbus 22L has a gross vehicle weight of up to 22 tons. It is powered by a high-performance electric motor paired with LFP battery packs, deli