On September 17, Porsche announced that it has partnered with cylib, German recycling company, and other partners to produce battery cells using 100% recycled cathode active materials from its own used high-voltage batteries. The cells are now undergoing extensive testing. This was done to create a closed-loop recycl

On September 17, Scania launched Venture & New Business China (VNBC), a new platform focused on finding and testing business opportunities in China through partnerships, customer projects, and new ventures.
VNBC will support Scania’s growth in China while helping the company prepare for the shift toward electric and

On September 17, Bentley introduced a fourth model line, the Torcal, at its Crewe plant, UK. The new model will be hand-built on a dedicated production line.
The new line has been installed in a building that previously housed the machining shop and later Bentley’s R&D workshop. The facility has been upgraded with a

On September 5, it was reported that Volkswagen Mexico will rehire approximately 600 workers previously laid off at its Puebla plant.
Volkswagen recently laid off 611 workers as part of production and workforce adjustments, while another 175 workers voluntarily left the company. The layoffs followed the elimination o

On September 14, MAN Truck & Bus announced its plans to invest around EUR 700 million by 2030 to expand and modernise its European sales and service network. The investment reflects strong support from dealers, service partners and importers for the brand’s future.
MAN had earlier announced EUR 300 million for its ow

On September 16, VW announced that it has unveiled the new ID.3 GTI, the most powerful series-production GTI yet. Pre-sales of the ID.3 GTI will begin in early 2027.
The model delivers output of 326 hp and 545 Nm of torque through its rear-mounted electric motor. It accelerates from 0–100 km/h in 5.6 seconds and reac

On September 14, VW unveiled the Mission Efficiency prototype, a near-production electric vehicle that showcases technologies aimed at maximizing efficiency.
The prototype set three world records, including the lowest drag coefficient for a road-approved car (Cd 0.158), ideal-condition energy consumption of 6.48 kWh/

On September 14, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (VWCV) unveiled Connect Pro at IAA Transportation 2026, Germany, alongside the new Caddy Maxi, Multivan, e-Transporter Kombi and Caravelle.
The system combines vehicle monitoring, predictive maintenance and connected services to help fleet managers track vehicle conditi

On September 14, MAN Truck & Bus presented its truck and van portfolio covering 3.5 to 250 tonnes at IAA Transportation 2026, Germany.
The main highlight was the new MAN eTGX for long-haul transport, with improved aerodynamics, stronger energy recovery, and a new battery generation with 10% more usable energy increas

On September 14, MAN Truck & Bus showcased new technologies at IAA Transportation 2026, Germany, focused on efficiency, availability, and safety. Its updated Efficient Cruise with Predictive Drive can reduce fuel or energy use by around 5%, and by up to 9% in demanding terrain.
MAN is also improving vehicle availabil

On September 10, it was reported that Mexico’s Consejo Nacional de Organismos Empresariales (COE) proposed incorporating some of the 611 workers who recently left Volkswagen Mexico’s Puebla plant into the Olinia electric vehicle project.
The 611 workers departed following production and shift restructuring at Volkswa

On September 14, Scania introduced Scania Dynamic, an update for its R and S series trucks aimed at improving driver comfort, flexibility and energy efficiency.
The update can reduce energy consumption by around 2%, depending on the truck and operating conditions. Aerodynamic improvements include digital rear-view mi

On September 14, Scania announced that its electric truck technology can support long-haul operations. Adding batteries behind the cab, together with chassis-mounted batteries and megawatt charging, can increase range while maintaining flexibility for European long-haul transport.
Combined with Scania’s protruding IV

On September 11, it was reported that 73.2% of valid votes cast by unionized workers at Volkswagen de Mexico's Puebla plant opposed the proposed collective bargaining agreement. A total of 5,925 of the 6,440 eligible workers participated in the vote, representing a turnout of approximately 92%.
The strike deadline re

On September 10, Audi announced that it has started production of the all-new A2 e-tron C segment electric hatchback at its Ingolstadt plant, Germany.
Audi has shortened the A2 e-tron’s development process by 21 months compared with previous projects. For the first time in Ingolstadt, Audi is using the “string-of-pea

On September 10, Volkswagen of America announced that with IQ.DRIVE, it has one of the most comprehensive standard ADAS systems available in the U.S. 
Volkswagen is introducing several advancements for some of its existing standard driver assistance systems across its range of 2027 vehicles based on the MQB Evo and M

On September 11, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (VWCV) announced that it will highlight its B2B mobility focus at IAA Transportation 2026 in Hanover, Germany, from September 15–20, 2026. The company will focus on professional customers and their daily business needs.
VWCV is combining its commercial vehicle range wit

On September 9, the TSF Group announced it will showcase products from Brakes India, Wheels India, Axles India, and Turbo Energy at IAA 2026 in Germany for commercial and off-highway vehicle applications.
Brakes India is displaying a 22.5-inch lightweight monobloc twin-piston air disc brake, air-brake compressors, el

On September 10, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles announced that it has begun production of the updated Multivan and California at its Hanover plant, Germany.
The models introduce refreshed exterior styling, a redesigned cockpit, new lighting technology, expanded driver assistance systems, and a new Generation special

On September 10, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (VWCV) announced that it has started production of the new Caddy in Poznan, Poland.
The vehicle has a new bumper, new exterior paintwork, and brand-new alloy wheel rims. The new Caddy has a larger central display with a 12.9-inch screen. The controls for adjusting the i