On October 21, SAIC-VW announced the recent signing of a memorandum of understanding on strategic cooperation with Neura Robotics, a robot company. The two companies will jointly conduct exploratory projects on the development and deployment of cognitive robotic systems for automobile manufacturing to further enhance

On October 20, Volkswagen Poznań announced that it will expand its Września plant in Poland to build the next-generation all-electric Crafter. The project includes a new body shop and battery warehouse, scheduled for completion in 2027.
The foundation stone will be laid in November 2025, with major construction start

On October 17, MOIA and BVG, Germany, launched a new phase of public transport in northwest Berlin with the first ID. Buzz AD vehicles are now operating on public roads. The fully electric vans use advanced Level 4 autonomous driving technology, developed with software and services from Volkswagen’s subsidiary MOIA.

On October 21, Porsche unveiled the first all-electric Macan GTS, featuring the most powerful rear electric motor in the series.
The rear motor is paired with a 900-amp silicon carbide inverter for high efficiency. It is combined with the front motor, which generates output ranging from 380 kW up to 420 kW with Launc

On October 22, Audi relaunched the myAudi app, now featuring artificial intelligence for the first time. With a fresh, user-friendly design, the app offers smarter and easier access to Audi’s digital services. It also includes a new chatbot, improved route planning, and a Digital Key.
Co-developed with CARIAD, the ap

VW Canada will count on a number of redesigned models, hybrid powertrains and a balanced approach to tariff costs to augment growth in Canada amid tariffs and trade tensions, according to VW Canada President Edgar Estrada at an industry event in Toronto on October 14.
Estrada said the company is already adapting cert

On October 15, VW reported the implementation of a technical stoppage at its Puebla plant on Friday, October 17, affecting production of the Jetta and Tiguan models.
According to the Independent Union of Volkswagen Automotive Industry Workers of Mexico, SITIAVW, the suspension will apply only to the second and third

On October 14, CARIAD announced that it has developed software with Porsche that uses a 6D inertial measurement unit (IMU) and several other sensors to precisely track the car’s movements and the damper conditions.
The software processes around 300 signals and runs in real time on a microcontroller. CARIAD designed i

On October 16, VW officially announced that it will end production of the Touareg combustion engine model in 2026.
To mark the occasion, the brand will introduce a “Touareg Final Edition.” This version will be available to order until March 2026, with prices starting at EUR 75,025.
The model was first launched in 200

On October 15, Euro NCAP released new safety ratings of several vehicles.
The Dongfeng BOX earned three stars in Euro NCAP’s safety tests. In a frontal crash, several spot welds on the car’s body failed, weakening the structure and reducing protection. The car scored 69% for Adult Occupant Protection, with concerns a

On October 6, IBU-tec advanced materials AG signed an agreement with PowerCo SE to produce LFP cathode materials for automotive batteries at its Weimar plant in Germany, starting in 2026.
By 2028, IBU-tec aims to fully use its current production capacity of over 3,000 tons per year for LFP materials. The contract wit

On October 14, VW Poznań announced that it has completed the third phase of its solar project at the Września plant, Poland. The plant runs entirely on green electricity and has been intensively developing its own green energy sources for three years.
The solar farm project began in 2022. The first phase added 2 MW o

On October 14, Volkswagen South Africa showcased the second-generation T-Roc, with updated design and modern features. As the third member of Volkswagen’s SUV lineup after the Tiguan and Tayron, the new T-Roc is built on the latest MQB platform.
It comes with standard LED headlights or optional IQ.Light LED matrix un

On October 10, VW Group released the information on the ID. UNYX 07, its first battery electric sedan. The model will be available on the market in 2026.
The ID. UNYX 07 adopts a dynamic aesthetic exterior design and measures 4,853mm long, 1,852mm wide, and 1,566mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,826mm.
The ID. UNYX 07 i

On October 10, VW Group announced its sales results for Q3 2025 and YTD 2025 (January - September 2025).
Sales volume in Q3 2025 was up by 1.0% YoY to 2,198,800 units compared to 2,176,300 in Q3 2024. In YTD 2025, the sales increased by 1.2% to 6,604,100 units compared to 6,524,400 units in YTD 2024.
For the battery

On October 7, it was reported that VW will produce its first hybrid vehicles in Brazil starting in 2027, with the next-generation T-Cross and Nivus SUVs to be manufactured in São Bernardo do Campo (SP).
The first hybrid technology introduced in Brazil will be the mild-hybrid (MHEV) 48V system, paired with the 1.5 TSI

On October 8, Stadtwerke München (SWM) entered a partnership with Ingenieurgesellschaft Auto und Verkehr (IAV) to test autonomous shuttles in on-demand operation. Three ID.BUZZ vehicles will be on the test track in Munich from 2026. IAV will equip them with an advanced system that enables level 4 autonomous driving.

On October 8, CUPRA unveiled the new Formentor VZ5, a limited edition high-performance SUV of 4,000 units worldwide. It is designed, built in Barcelona, and will go into production in early 2026.
It comes with 2.5-litre five-cylinder TSI engine which generates output of 287 kW and 480 Nm of torque. Paired with a seve

On October 2, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles unveiled the new electric Transporter at the New Mobility Congress 2025, Poland. The model combines the practicality and space of the classic Transporter with an electric powertrain to meet modern business needs.
The e-Transporter offers a driving range of up to 356 km, a