Beijing Horizon Information Technology Co., Ltd. (Horizon Robotics) announced that CARIZON, a joint venture established with CARIAD (a VW Group subsidiary), will be responsible for the in-house design and development of a System-on-Chip (SoC) in China for VW Group’s advanced driver assistance and autonomous driving s

On November 10, Porsche announced that it will unveil its second all-electric SUV, Cayenne Electric, on November 19, 2025. The model will make its public debut shortly after, on November 22–23, at the Icons of Porsche festival in Dubai.
The model is built on Porsche’s latest EV platform. Cayenne Electric features top

On November 6, Green NCAP tested the Dacia Spring, Hyundai Inster, and Volkswagen ID.4 perform in real-world situations such as winter performance, highway driving, and fast charging. The study, which also compared a gasoline car i.e., the SEAT Ibiza which showed big differences in driving experience, especially in c

Hankook Tire & Technology Co., Ltd. (Hankook Tire) has supplied the Ventus evo SUV tires as original equipment (OE) for Volkswagen’s Tiguan and Tayron models. The Tiguan is available with six tire sizes ranging from 17 to 20 inches, while the Tayron is offered with five sizes.
The development and fine-tuning of the t

On November 5, the Jiading District People’s Government announced the commissioning of the Porsche China R&D Center in Jiangqiao Town, Jiading District, Shanghai. The new center is fully equipped with modern facilities, including specialized trial production shops and an HMI (human-machine interaction) laboratory. Wi

On November 5, FAW-Volkswagen Automotive Co., Ltd. (FAW-VW) signed a memorandum of cooperation on imported finished vehicles and parts with VW Group. In 2026, FAW-VW will import some parts and finished Audi vehicles from VW Group.
From 2026, FAW-VW will introduce 11 new VW- and Jetta-branded vehicle models developed

On November 5, XPeng secured a nomination from VW Group for its Turing AI chip. The two companies will launch their sixth cooperation following electronic and electrical architectures, ultra-fast charging networks, chips, and intelligent driving systems.
Furthermore, the XPeng VLA (Vision-Language-Action) 2.0 large m

On November 3, FAW-Volkswagen Automotive Co., Ltd. (FAW-VW) announced the recent signing of a strategic cooperation agreement with China Mobile Communications Group Jilin Co., Ltd.‌ (CMCC Jilin) and China Mobile (Suzhou) Software Technology Co., Ltd. (CMSoft‌) in Changchun.
Under the agreement, the three companies wi

On November 5, Automobili Lamborghini announced that it has completely renewed its super sports car production line to build both the hybrid V8 bi-turbo Temerario and Revuelto, the first High Performance Electrified Vehicle (HPEV) in the Sant’Agata Bolognese plant, Italy. The new line can produce two different hybrid

On November 5, Audi Hungaria announced that it has expanded its Technical Development unit in Győr, Hungary by creating a dedicated department for power electronics named Department of Vehicle Drives Technology and Power Electronics.
Around 700 employees now work in Technical Development, focusing on powertrain and v

On November 5, Bentley Motors updated its Beyond100+ strategy, aligning it with current market trends and customer expectations. The plan includes a major transformation of the Crewe factory, securing Bentley’s long-term future and preparing it for the next generation of vehicles.
The company’s revised product roadma

On October 31, it was reported that VW will ensure all new models produced in South America and launched by VW in Brazil from 2026 will offer at least one hybrid version.
The announcement accompanied confirmation of a BRL 2.3 billion credit line from the National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES) as pa

On October 28, the Ontario government announced a major milestone in the construction of Volkswagen’s PowerCo facility in St. Thomas, which is on track to become Canada's largest electric vehicle (EV) battery plant with initial production set to begin in 2027. 
With contracts awarded to two Ontario-based companies, c

On October 30, SEAT announced that it has transformed the new PXL press at the Martorell plant in Spain, as part of broader upgrades in model design, staff training, and modernised facilities. The facility has six presses that are more efficient, powerful, and digitally connected.
Among the most advanced in the world

On October 28 and 29, Volkswagen workers in Chattanooga have voted to authorize a strike, if necessary, according to a UAW press release, against the company as negotiations drag on over the UAW’s first labor contract at the Tennessee plant. A strike deadline has not been set and the UAW bargaining committee has cont

On October 30, VW Group announced its financial results for Q3 and the first nine months of 2025.
In Q3 2025, sales revenue increased by 2.3% YoY to EUR 80.3 billion, and the operating loss was EUR 1.3 billion. The Group’s earnings after tax reported loss of EUR 1.1 billion. Sales Volume in Q3 2025 increased by 1.0%

On October 29, SEAT announced that its Ibiza and Arona models were updated with a refreshed exterior, a refined interior, and better overall value. The models are designed and built at SEAT’s Martorell plant in Barcelona, Spain, and will launch in January 2026.
Both models are powered by gasoline engines ranging from

On October 29, MHP, a Porsche subsidiary, announced that V4Smart, the joint venture of Porsche and Varta, has built a fully digitalized cloud-based production system to mass-produce first automotive cylindrical battery cells in Germany. Using a Software-Defined Manufacturing approach, the IT setup was completed in 10

On October 28, Bentley Motors announced that it will reveal more details about its first fully electric car on November 5, 2025, during an online presentation with members of the Bentley board.
The event, marking five years since the brand’s Beyond100 strategy launch, will share updates on Bentley’s first Luxury Urba