On May 12, Audi announced that its all-new Q9 model offers a spacious and premium interior designed for comfort on long trips. It can seat up to seven people and has easy access to the third row. For the first time, all doors are electrically operated, making entry and exit simple.
The front seats feature ventilation

Volkswagen’s U.S. truck brand Scout Motors is exploring a potential stock market listing or strategic stake sale, according to recent statements by CEO Scott Keogh, who noted that the brand was deliberately structured as a standalone entity from the beginning to make that approach a viable option. 
As it continues co

On May 8, Porsche AG announced that it is taking further steps in its strategic restructuring by planning to shut down three subsidiaries i.e., Cellforce Group GmbH, Porsche eBike Performance GmbH, and Cetitec GmbH. Altogether, these changes will impact more than 500 employees.
Cellforce Group GmbH no longer fits int

On April 24, at the Auto China 2026 event, Jetta, an FAW-VW sub-brand, announced a full transition to the intelligent EV sector. The brand released a new logo for its New Energy Vehicle (NEV) portfolio, while unveiling the Jetta X concept car and the Jetta M6, its first battery electric sedan.
Inheriting classic bran

On April 25, at the Auto China 2026 event, SAIC-VW launched the ID. ERA 9X flagship range-extended electric SUV. The model is available in three variants, with prices ranging from CNY 309,800 to CNY 359,800.
The ID. ERA 9X adopts a 2+2+2 seating layout and measures 5,207mm long, 1,997mm wide, and 1,810mm high, with a

On May 7, the President of the Government of Navarre, Spain, announced that Volkswagen Navarra plans to hire 1,000 workers in 2027, which could create about twice as many jobs across the wider supply chain.
The government is preparing for this growth by focusing on training, reskilling, and recognizing workers’ skill

On May 7, Porsche AG announced that it is reorganising its executive board by reducing divisions from eight to seven. The Car-IT division will be closed on June 19, 2026, and merged into the Research and Development division from July 1, 2026.
The current Car-IT board member will step down but will continue working w

According to the Kazakhstan Automobile Union (KAU), Kazakhstan's total automobile production in 2025, including passenger cars, buses, and trucks, reached 171,144 units, a significant increase of 17.8% from 145,290 units in 2024.
The country's new car sales in 2025 came to 234,852 units, a 14.4% increase compared to

On May 4, it was reported that Volkswagen de Mexico officially launched Paint Shop N-103 at its Puebla plant, marking a strategic milestone in transformation of its site.
The new installation covers approximately 80,000 square meters and is a four-story facility. It operates with two paint lines capable of processing

On May 6, Milence secured a EUR 120 million financing deal to expand its network of high-performance charging hubs for electric trucks across Europe.
The funding comes from a group of partners, including Edmond de Rothschild Asset Management, Íslandsbanki, Invest-NL, and Invest International, with support from the Eu

On May 7, Traton Group announced that it has issued its first Green Bond worth EUR 500 million, with a 5.5-year term and a fixed coupon of 3.875% rate. This is the first bond under its Green Finance Framework launched in October 2025. At the same time, the company also secured a EUR 350 million Green Loan, bringing t

On May 4, SEAT & Cupra announced that its battery assembly plant in Martorell, Spain, called Workshop 20, supports the VW Group’s MEB platform. It builds batteries for Cupra Raval and VW ID. Polo.
Each battery has 468 parts. The cells act like the heart, the aluminium case is like the skeleton, the EBOX works as the

On May 4, Skoda Auto revealed a first look at the interior of its all-new Skoda Epiq electric SUV. It follows the new Modern Solid design style, focusing on simplicity and clean design. The full reveal will happen in Zurich on May 19, 2026.
The interior has a simple and modern layout with clean lines. A flat, horizon

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