On June 30, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles introduced a new plug-in hybrid all-wheel drive system for the Multivan and California, called eHybrid 4MOTION. It uses one electric motor on each axle, offering electric driving, strong traction, and long-distance capability.
There are four drive modes i.e., Eco, Comfort, S

On June 26, CARIAD collaborated with the Fraunhofer Institute for Digital Media Technology (IDMT), for developing advanced acoustic sensing tech under the project "The Hearing Car." This work is part of a broader research project called KI4Boardnet, focused on the future of vehicle electronics and sensors.
To test th

On June 25, Škoda Auto started construction of a new advanced paint shop at its main plant in Mladá Boleslav, which is set to open in 2029. It will replace the original 1996 facility and join the existing 2019 paint shop.
The new shop will increase the total painting capacity to 2,600 vehicles per day, with 1,600 bod

On June 18, KIRCHHOFF Automotive, in a newsletter, announced that it is supplying formed parts and welded assemblies, including front and rear side members, front panels, and body forming parts for the Ford Puma and Ford Transit Courier BEV programs. These components are produced across the Craiova (Piteşti) plant in

On June 18, Latin NCAP published its latest crash test results, awarding the new Volkswagen Tera a five-star safety rating for the Latin American market. However, there are rumors regarding the version of the Tera set to be sold in Argentina.
According to Latin NCAP, the Argentine version will not include Autonomous

On June 23, Volkswagen celebrated a record-breaking sales performance for its new compact SUV, the Tera, with 12,296 units sold in just 50 minutes during the "Open Door" launch event on June 5.
So far, nearly 14,800 Teras have been sold, with 51% of buyers switching from other brands and 57% upgrading from hatchbacks

On June 24, Dolby Laboratories announced its partnership with Audi to bring Dolby Atmos to select vehicles, enhancing in-car audio to deliver a more immersive experience. The first models with this feature will be available starting July 2025. Audi models include the Q7, Q8, A8, and e-tron GT.
The Bang & Olufsen Prem

On June 19, it was reported that Argentina’s mechanics union SMATA halted production at several auto plants for the second time in ten days in support of former president Cristina Kirchner, who is serving a six-year sentence for corruption confirmed by the Supreme Court.
The strike affected the morning shift at Ford

On June 18, Volkswagen Brazil announced that the new VW Tera, produced in Taubaté, received the highest five-star rating in Latin NCAP's latest and most rigorous safety protocol. 
Built on the MQB platform and featuring ultra-high-strength steel in key structural areas, the Tera was entirely developed in Brazil and i

On June 19, Volkswagen Mexico announced the launch of the 2026 Nivus with new features.
Powered by a 1.0-liter turbocharged TSI engine with 114 hp and paired with a six-speed Tiptronic transmission, the 2026 Nivus introduces key enhencements, mainly in design and safety.
The exterior now features matte black lower ai

On June 19, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles announced that it has expanded its Transporter lineup in the UK by adding Shuttle and Kombi variants.
Now it is the seventh generation, the Transporter features a fresh design, upgraded interior with a digital screen and physical buttons, and strong payload and towing capaci

On June 18, CARIAD announced that it has filed over 100 patent applications in the last year with the German Patent Office. When it was founded in 2020, it had just 49 patents and applications. Today, that number has grown to more than 700 — and it’s still rising.
Software ideas can be protected if they solve a techn

On June 17, MOIA, a subsidiary of Volkswagen Group, unveiled Volkswagen ID. Buzz AD, first fully autonomous production vehicle which is designed specifically for mobility services. It's part of a full package that includes the vehicle, software, and services—offering a ready-to-use solution for public and private mob

On June 18, Scout Motors CEO Scott Keogh said the new automaker is re-engineering some components for its upcoming Traveler SUV and Terra pickup to reduce the need for rare earth materials, an issue that has become critical to the auto industry and taken center stage in U.S. trade negotiations with China.
Keogh said

On June 16, Audi unveiled the third generation of the Q3 SUV.
The entry-level Audi Q3 SUV TFSI 110 kW comes with a 1.5-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine, mild-hybrid tech, and a standard seven-speed S tronic gearbox. It produces an output of 110 kW and features Cylinder on Demand (COD) to increase efficiency.
Dimen

On June 16, MAN Truck & Bus started the series production of its electric trucks—marking a major step toward its goal of being carbon dioxide neutral by 2050. The trucks are built on the same line as diesel models, improving flexibility and efficiency at Munich plant.
MAN has invested nearly EUR 400 million in R&D to

On June 5, it was announced that Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus (VWCO) now uses 100% certified renewable electricity.
Thanks to this strategy, its carbon emissions from electricity consumption has reduced by approximately 90% compared to 2021, down to 263.55 tons of CO2e. Additionally, between 2023 and 2024, VWCO achi

On June 12, UzAvtosanoat announced that Volkswagen AG has signed a new agreement with Alyans Auto, a structural enterprise of Uzavtosanoat JSC on expanding the model range with modern passenger cars, from sedans to full-size crossovers. All models will be adapted to the local market conditions and consumer expectatio

On June 12, Rimac Technology announced that it developed and integrated the advanced battery, e-axles, and control systems for the Bugatti Tourbillon hypercar with Bugatti Rimac’s engineers. The hypercar features a high-tech 800 V hybrid system that pairs a naturally aspirated 8.3-liter V16 engine with electric motor

American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings (AAM) announced it has secured an agreement with Scout Motors to supply front electric drive units (EDUs) and rear e-Beam axles for the launch of the all-new electric Traveler SUV and Terra pickup truck.
Both the Scout Traveler SUV and Scout Terra pickup truck will be built on a