On April 30, the Egyptian Ministry of Industry met with the Chairman and MD of VW Group Africa to discuss plans to expand car manufacturing in Egypt in the near future.
VW is studying plans to build cars in Egypt by working with the Egyptian German Automotive Company (EGA), using existing factories. This could save t

On April 30, Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited (SAVWIPL) inaugurated a new wing of its Technology Centre Pune (TCP) in Baner, Pune, spanning 33,000 sq. ft. The new facility is designed to house over 250 engineers and will focus on advanced vehicle development, platform engineering, software solutions, and s

On April 30, VW Group announced the financial results for Q1 2026.
In Q1 2026, sales revenue decreased by 2.5% YoY to EUR 75.7 billion and the operating profit decreased by 14.3% to EUR 2.46 billion. The Group’s earnings after tax dropped 28.4% to EUR 1.56 billion. Sales volume in the quarter decreased by 4.0% to 2,0

On April 29, Audi Hungaria started focused staff training to prepare for making the MEBeco electric drive at Gyor factory. The goal is to improve production skills and make sure all employees understand the latest technology. The MEBeco (Modular Electric Drive Toolkit) is the company’s second electric drive system de

On April 27, Scania introduced a new 11-litre engine called the Super 11, designed for both city and long-distance transport. The Super 11 expands Scania’s most efficient engine platform and offers more choice for operators.
It is more fuel-efficient than the 9-litre engine and comes with power options of 350 hp, 390

On April 29, VW unveiled the all-new ID. Polo, an all-electric version of the Polo B segment hatchback. The all-new ID.Polo will be built at the Martorell plant, Spain using the MEB+ platform.
The all-new ID. Polo is compact and measures 4,053 mm x 1,816 mm x 1,530 mm (LxWxH) and 2,600 mm of wheelbase. It has a bigge

Continental AG (Continental) has supplied its tires as original equipment (OE) for the new T-Roc, Volkswagen’s compact SUV, in sizes ranging from 16 to 19 inches.
The approved tire models include the EcoContact 7, EcoContact 7 S, WinterContact TS 870 P for colder seasons, and AllSeasonContact 2 as an all-season optio

On April 21, VW Group revealed four new models before Auto China 2026, at the Group Media Night. These include:
ID. UNYX 09 is a 5-meter electric sedan which is developed with Xpeng, offers smart tech, AI features, and advanced ADAS.ID. AURA T6 is a new electric mid-size SUV built on a China-specific platform, offeri

On April 13, Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus announced the sale of 50 Meteor 28.480 6x2 units to Fertran, a logistics company specializing in bulk solid transport based in the metropolitan region of Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
The trucks are powered by a 13-liter MAN D26 engine delivering 475 hp and 2,400 Nm of torque, des

VW CEO Oliver Blume recently spoke about how the current automotive environment during media interview, including increased competition, tariffs, and now the war in the Middle East, has been affecting his company, and the need to control costs. In particular, he sees unsustainable production overcapacity in the compa

On April 24, MOIA America, an autonomous mobility technology company within the Volkswagen Group, and Beep, Inc., a leading shared autonomous mobility services provider, announced a strategic partnership centered on introducing autonomous mobility for public transit operators in multiple U.S. markets over the next de

On April 24, Porsche announced the world premiere of the new Cayenne Coupe Electric at Auto China 2026. The Cayenne Electric Coupe has a three-tier lineup of SUV models.
•    Cayenne Coupe Electric - producing 300 kW, overboost power with Launch Control 325 kW (442 PS), 0 – 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds, top speed 230 km/h

On April 23, Audi announced that it will start production of the Audi Q3 C segment SUV in Ingolstadt, Germany in mid-2026 in collaboration with Audi Hungaria in Gyor, Hungary. The vehicle bodies for the additional volume will be manufactured in Gyor and then painted and assembled in Ingolstadt. Audi is also preparing

On April 24, Porsche announced that it will sell its equity stakes in Bugatti Rimac and Rimac Group to a consortium led by HOF Capital, a New York-based investment firm. Completion of the transaction remains subject to customary conditions and regulatory clearances by the relevant authorities. Completion is expected

On April 23, VW announced that it has developed a new full hybrid drive, which is scheduled to be used in the Golf Hybrid and T-Roc Hybrid from the fourth quarter of the year.
The new hybrid models require no charging infrastructure. The energy for the electric drive phases is recovered on board by means of recuperat

On April 23, the Austrian Society of Automotive Engineers (OVK) announced the opening of the 47th International Vienna Motor Symposium. The event will discuss the latest developments in propulsion technologies across the spectrum of vehicle types, such as cars and commercial vehicles, as well as other modes of transp

On April 23, SEAT & CUPRA inaugurated a Circular Economy Hub in Barcelona as part of its strategy to advance sustainable industrial practices.
The facility, located in the Zona Franca, spans 5,000 square meters and focuses on dismantling end-of-life vehicles to recover reusable parts and components. These elements ar

On April 22, Bentley Motors confirmed that its first fully electric car will be revealed in 2026, starting a new phase focused on sustainable luxury while still offering hybrid and ICE models.
In 2025, Bentley reduced its carbon dioxide emissions to its lowest levels and continued running carbon-neutral operations at

On April 23, MAN Truck & Bus achieved a key milestone in automated driving by developing a fully electric self-driving city bus with ADASTEC, US. The bus will be tested in Munich by Munich Transport Company (MVG) as part of the MINGA project starting this autumn.
The company upgraded its Lion’s City 12 E bus with an

On April 21,  Volkswagen of America announced the production of the one millionth Atlas family SUV at its Chattanooga assembly plant since the start of production in 2016.
Together with Atlas Cross Sport, in production since 2019, the model line has defined the brand’s strategy in the U.S. market while providing vehi