On November 25, Elli and Virta achieved the first integration of Elli Charger 2 with an external, multi-vendor charge point management system. Elli is part of the Volkswagen Group. The collaboration allows charge point operators (CPOs), fleets, real estate owners, and retailers to manage Elli wallboxes alongside othe

On November 28, CUPRA announced it has initiated pre-series testing of camouflage wrap CUPRA Raval. The compact model is 4,046mm x 1,784mm x 1,518 mm (LxWxH) with wheelbase of 2,600 mm. Raval combines bold design, strong electric performance, and unique features aimed at a new generation of EV drivers.
The model is b

On November 26, Perrone Robotics, Inc. and Perrone Robotics Innovations, LLC (“Perrone Robotics”) announced that they have filed lawsuits asserting infringement of its patented automated vehicle and robotics technologies by seven major automakers: Tesla, Toyota, Volkswagen, Hyundai, Kia, Mazda, and Nissan.
The compla

On November 27, multiple sources reported that Volkswagen Navarra has raised its 2026 production target by 16,000 units, reaching 256,347 cars. The plant will still undergo major upgrades late next year to prepare for building the new Skoda Epiq and Volkswagen ID. Cross electric models.
The company also announced a t

On November 27, VW Group announced that its Brand Group Core within the VW Group – the organizational unit including the volume brands VW, Škoda, SEAT&CUPRA and VW Commercial Vehicles – is reorganizing its production and setting up a stronger regional production network. André Kleb, who headed the Planning and Produc

On November 25, Volkswagen Truck & Bus strengthened its presence in Colombia through a partnership with envía, a major logistics operator in the country that incorporated 140 new Volkswagen trucks into its fleet.
The acquisition increases the company’s operational capacity by 15%, while VWCO will also provide technic

On November 27, Audi announced that it is adding a new 3.0-liter V6 diesel engine to the Audi Q5 and A6 lineup. The engine generates an output of 220 kW and 580 Nm of torque. For the first time, Audi is combining MHEV plus technology with an electric compressor, adding up to 18 kW and 230 Nm of extra boost. The V6 TD

On November 26, Audi announced that its models on the Premium Platform Electric (PPE) and Premium Platform Combustion (PPC) will receive a comprehensive hardware and software update at the start of the new model year. These upgrades will be offered on the A5, A6, Q5, A6 e-tron, and Q6 e-tron series.
The updates inclu

On November 24, Volkswagen Poznań held a cornerstone ceremony to expand the Września factory, adding two new production halls with a total area of nearly 60,000 square meters. The plant currently builds the Crafter and MAN TGE.
The expansion includes two new halls i.e., one over 35,000 square meters for building the

On November 25, Volkswagen Group China Technology Company (VCTC) opened its first Test Workshops in Hefei, completing its final expansion stage. This gives the company full end-to-end development capability directly in China.
The new Test Workshops include over 100 advanced labs across about 100,000 square meters. Th

On November 22, VW announced that its second-generation T-Roc comes with a fully hybrid engine range. Designed in Germany and built in Portugal, the model is based on the updated MQB evo platform. The SUV is now more aerodynamic, with a drag coefficient of 0.29 i.e., 10% better than before. It combines with the new e

On November 21, at the Auto Guangzhou 2025 motor show (exhibition period: November 21-30), SAIC-VW introduced the new ID. ERA lineup. From 2026, the automaker will step into a brand new strategic stage by launching a number of ID. ERA-series battery electric, plug-in hybrid electric, and range-extended electric vehic

Gotion High-tech Co., Ltd. (Gotion High-tech) held a mass production and delivery ceremony for Unified Cells (UCs) in Hefei, marking that its partnership with VW Group and PowerCo, a battery cell manufacturer, has entered the stage of mass production. According to the plan, Gotion High-Tech will supply high-performan

On November 20, multiple sources reported that MAN Truck & Bus announces a ten-year plan to cut about 2,300 jobs across its German sites. The company says the reductions will be handled without layoffs and in a socially responsible way. The cuts will affect three main locations i.e. Munich (1,300 jobs), Salzgitter (6

On November 19, Porsche unveiled the Cayenne Electric and Cayenne Turbo Electric SUVs. The electric Cayenne range includes two all-wheel-drive models and both equipped with Porsche’s electronic Traction Management system.
The new model measures 4,985mm x 1,980mm x 1,674mm (LxWxH), with a longer wheelbase of 3,023 mm.

On November 18, Škoda entered the Saudi Arabian market through a partnership with SAMACO Motors (a member of Al Nahla Group), which has worked with other Volkswagen Group brands for over 15 years.
Škoda plans to focus on young drivers and families in major Saudi cities. The brand has also created a Škoda Middle East

On November 19, Euro NCAP tested 23 new car models ahead of its updated 2026 testing standards. These include everything from electric SUVs to luxury coupés and family cars.
Out of the 23 vehicles, 18 of the models earned a 5-star rating. Although many cars now achieve 5 stars, the real difference comes from the perc

On November 18, Scania announced that it has already begun delivering autonomous trucks to a mining customer in Australia and has been testing self-driving trucks with safety drivers on Swedish and German highways. South America, several European countries, and China are emerging as promising markets for both mining

On November 13, multiple sources reported that Audi’s Neckarsulm plant has faced production disruptions since November 13, 2025. The company says it is adjusting to changing market demand, so production will stop on November 14 and 21, 2025. For the coming weeks, the A5 and A6 assembly lines will run on one shift ins

On November 17, SEAT and CUPRA organized the 7th edition of Innovation Days+. The event encourages teams across the company to showcase bold ideas that can improve strategy and operations.
Among the standout projects was “AQUA AI”, which uses artificial intelligence to increase product quality, cut production time an