On May 19, Audi announced that its ninth-generation A6 Avant is now on sale across Europe, available since May 16, 2025. The A6 Sedan will follow at the end of July 2025. Both are built on the Premium Platform Combustion (PPC) and offer updated gasoline and diesel engines with mild hybrid (MHEV) technology.
The new A

On May 14, Audi announced that its Ingolstadt plant in Germany has been upgraded to integrate Q6 e-tron production into its existing body shop and assembly lines. It’s also the first Audi plant in Germany with its own battery assembly facility.
The Audi Q6 e-tron series was seamlessly integrated into the assembly lin

On May 14, SEAT introduced a new "Style" trim for the Leon e-HYBRID, offering a balance of efficiency, performance, and affordability. The Leon was SEAT’s first plug-in hybrid and is available in 5-door and Sportstourer versions.
The vehicle is built in Barcelona at SEAT’s Martorell plant. It comes with the latest e-

On May 13, MAN Truck & Bus launched a fully electric coach, the Lion's Coach E. It uses proven eTruck drive technology and advanced NMC batteries made at MAN’s Nuremberg plant.
The coach offers battery options from 356 to 534 kWh, giving it a range of up to 650 km. It’s designed for efficiency, with a low drag coeffi

On May 13, Audi unveiled the new generation of e-tron GT quattro, offering a more accessible entry into the premium electric segment. The new base model joins the S e-tron GT, RS e-tron GT, and RS e-tron GT performance.
The e-tron GT quattro is built at Audi’s Böllinger Höfe plant in Neckarsulm. It delivers the outpu

On May 9, the FIOM-CGIL union announced that it opposes Audi's planned exit from Italdesign.
In a statement, the union said that the company is a key part of Italy’s contribution to the VW Group and should be preserved and strengthened. The union will take all necessary steps to protect this important design and engi

On May 9, Indra announced that it is working on a new project to improve toll payments using cellular vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X) technology in collaboration with Audi U.S., and Qualcomm Technologies. The system aims to reduce traffic, simplify toll payments across the U.S., and improve the driving experience.
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During the Volkswagen Group's Q1 2025 earnings call on April 30, Volkswagen CFO Arno Antlitz confirmed that Scout will use existing combustion engines for the range extender systems in the Scout Traveler SUV and Scout Terra pickup truck produced in VW's engine plant in Silao, Mexico. Antlitz did not identify the spec

On May 8, the University of Valencia (UV) and PowerCo signed an agreement to launch a new chair focused on advanced battery technology. The goal is to make Valencia a leading hub for both industry and knowledge in this field.
The chair aims to develop future talent by updating chemistry-related courses to meet the la

On May 7, Apollo Vredestein announced that the Volkswagen Group had selected the Vredestein Wintrac Pro high-performance winter tire as original equipment (OE) for its Tiguan SUV in Europe. It is produced at Apollo Tyres’ Gyöngyöshalász plant in Hungary.
Apollo Tyres Ltd will supply this tire in size 215/65 R17 99H s

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On May 8, it was reported that Volkswagen do Brasil resumed vehicle exports to Africa with an initial shipment of 200 units of the New T‑Cross SUV to Cameroon, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Madagascar, Rwanda, and Senegal.
The T‑Cross is produced at the São José dos Pinhais plant and shipped through the Port of Paranaguá, wher

On May 7, the African Development Bank announced that its USD 80 million credit line to the Botswana Development Corporation (BDC) for businesses in Botswana will help Delta Automotive Technologies to expand its operations. 
Delta Automotive makes wiring harnesses for Volkswagen's Polo Vivo and Polo 270, and Nissan's

On May 7, CARIAD announced that it has created a scalable in-car app store to enhance entertainment in Volkswagen Group vehicles. It brings popular apps directly into the infotainment system, offering a seamless, phone-free digital experience tailored to each brand.
It is built on Android Automotive OS, the store sup

On May 7, Volkswagen Group Charging GmbH (Elli) introduced its next-gen Flexpole Plus DC fast charger at the 2025 Power2Drive trade fair in Munich. It offers flexible charging with improved payment options, making it ideal for public, business, and fleet use—especially in areas with limited grid capacity.
Elli is par

On May 5, MAN Truck & Bus announced that it has successfully completed the ATLAS-L4 project after 3 years of work, in collaboration with 12 partners from industry, research, and software sectors. The project was focused on developing Level 4 autonomous trucks for highway transport between logistics hubs. Around 150 e

On May 7, Bugatti announced that it has selected Berlin, Germany, as the location for its new design headquarters.
The new Bugatti Design Studio is a 1,100 square-meter space, featuring advanced technology, giving Bugatti’s top experts the tools to develop new concepts and drive innovation in automotive design.
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On May 6, the Catalan Institute of Finance (ICF) financed GEDIA with a loan of EUR 8.4 million to develop a new key component for the electric vehicles that will be manufactured by Seat and Cupra in Martorell and Volkswagen in Pamplona from 2026.
GEDIA will transform one of its warehouses in Santa Margarida i els Mon

On May 2, VW announced that its Group's volume brands are making steady progress on the “Electric Urban Car Family” project.
Under the project led by Seat/CUPRA, the Brand Group Core will be launching electric cars in the EUR 25,000-class from 2026. The four planned models – two from the Volkswagen brand and one each

On May 6, Audi announced that it is adding two new plug-in hybrid models to the A6 lineup i.e. the A6 Sedan and A6 Avant e-hybrid quattro. Both are available in two power levels—220 kW and 270 kW—for a mix of efficiency, comfort, and strong performance.
Each model uses a 2.0L TFSI gasoline engine (of 185 kW) paired w