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 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

On January 13, Upstream Security, Israel, announced its strategic partnership with Škoda to strengthen cybersecurity across the automaker’s connected vehicles, digital services, and internal systems. Through the partnership, Škoda brings all cyber threat data, risk insights, and signals into one shared platform. This

On January 8, it was reported that a group of workers at Volkswagen de México carried out a production stoppage at its Puebla plant, according to the SITIAVW.
The stoppage applied only to the second shift of the Assembly Area Nave 4, Segment 1 Jetta-Tiguan, while the rest of the plant’s auxiliary areas continued oper

On January 12, the Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC), the trusted source for defining how vehicles interact with devices and the world through standardized, secure, and convenient connectivity solutions, launched its sixteenth end-to-end interoperability Plugfest, held January 12-16 and hosted by Rivian and Volkswage

On January 12, Volkswagen Group Africa (VGWA) announced that most of its team has returned to work and production has officially resumed at Kariega plant, after the New Year’s holidays. The VWGA team produced over 159,000 vehicles in 2025.
Based on VGWA social media update

On January 10, FAW-VW announced the recent release of official images of the Sagitar S sedan, which is scheduled for debut at the end of the month.
The S in the name stands for Safe, Smart, Swift, and Style. Inheriting a family exterior design, the Sagitar S measures 4,702mm long, 1,815mm wide, and 1,484mm high, with

On January 9, the European Commission announced it plans to provide EUR 7.5 million from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF) to help workers who lost their jobs after Audi closed its Brussels plant in February 2025, when it stopped making the Audi Q8 e-tron. This also affected several Audi suppliers, who

On January 5, it was reported that Volkswagen Group announced that its Volkswagen brand was the fastest-growing brand in the local automotive market in 2025.
According to company executives, the brand increased registrations by around 30,000 units compared with 2024, driven mainly by strong sales of the Amarok, Taos,

On January 8, Volkswagen Group and Qualcomm Technologies announced the signing of a Letter of Intent (LOI) for a long-term supply agreement to deliver advanced infotainment and connectivity capabilities powered by Snapdragon Digital Chassis solutions. 
Qualcomm Technologies will serve as Volkswagen Group’s primary te

On January 7, it was reported that Volkswagen of America’s sales of VW and Audi brand vehicles plunged in the fourth quarter, as President Trump’s import tariffs and loss of EV tax credits took its toll.
Sales at VW brand fell by 19.8% to 82,798 units in Q4 2025 due to fallen demand for models including the Atlas SUV

On January 7, Cabot Corporation, U.S. based specialty chemicals and performance materials firm, signed a multi-year supply agreement with PowerCo SE, strengthening its position in EV battery materials market.
Under the agreement, Cabot will supply advanced conductive carbons and dispersions used in EV battery electro

On January 8, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (VWCV) announced that it is updating its electric Transporter and Caravelle with a larger battery, faster charging, and an optional all-wheel-drive system.
The usable battery capacity increases from 64 kWh to about 70 kWh, increasing the driving range to up to 380 km, arou

On January 8, 2026, Volkswagen India announced the all-new Tayron R-Line, its flagship 7-seater SUV, with launch scheduled for Q1 2026.
The Tayron R-Line seamlessly blends global premium appeal with exclusive R-Line enhancements, combining the versatility of a spacious 7-seater with a bold, athletic silhouette chara

On January 5, CARIAD announced that it will use TomTom Orbis Maps as a key part of its automated driving systems. The map provides accurate, up-to-date location data, helping vehicles better understand their surroundings and make safer driving decisions.
These maps act as an extra software layer that works alongside

On January 3, Volkswagen unveiled the all-new ID. Polo, offering a first look at the interior of its future models. The design introduces improved clarity, quality, and intuitive controls based on familiar VW patterns. A new software generation adds updated features, while a retro display brings 1980s charm.
The ID.

On December 22, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (VWCV) announced that it has made strong progress in cutting carbon emissions by using renewable energy and supporting the circular economy. By switching to green electricity, expanding renewables, and working on projects such as biomass power plant in Hanover, the compa