On June 25, OCSiAl announced that it will supply single wall carbon nanotubes to PowerCo, the battery manufacturing subsidiary of Volkswagen Group, for its Unified Cell battery platform. Nanotubes for PowerCo’s Salzgitter facility will be supplied from OCSiAl's production facility in Serbia. Single wall carbon nanotu

FAW-Volkswagen announced on June 25 the official launch of the new Magotan PHEV, a mid-to-high-end intelligent plug-in hybrid sedan. Targeting the mainstream mid-size sedan segment, the new model is offered in two variants, priced between CNY 199,900 and CNY 224,900, with limited-time promotional prices ranging from

FAW-Volkswagen announced on June 25 the official launch of the new Tayron L PHEV. Targeting the mainstream mid-size SUV segment, the new model is offered in two variants, priced between CNY 217,900 and CNY 229,900, with limited-time promotional prices ranging from CNY 169,900 to CNY 181,900.
The Tayron L PHEV measure

On June 25, Audi South Africa launched the third-generation Q3 luxury compact SUV. The new model is available in both SUV and Sportback body styles.
Audi Q3 is available with two engine options i.e. 110 kW TFSI gasoline and 110 kW TDI diesel engines in both body styles. The 1.4L TFSI gasoline engine generates output

On June 24, VW Group announced an exclusive agreement with Bain Capital for the sale of a 51% stake in Everllence (formerly MAN Energy Solutions), a leading global provider of propulsion, decarbonization and efficiency solutions for the maritime, energy and industrial sectors.
The transaction is expected to generate

On June 24, VW Poznan announced that it will set up a new corporate prototype foundry at its Poznań plant, Poland, to produce parts for developing and testing future vehicles.
It is located in Poznan’s Wilda district. The facility will make prototype parts for different VW brands, including electric motor housings, s

On June 24, InFinBank, the German Landesbank Baden-Wurttemberg (LBBW) and the Alyans Auto signed a tripartite cooperation agreement. The document defines the framework for cooperation in implementing a project to gradually localize the import and production of components for Volkswagen (VW) brand cars in the Republic

On June 22, it was reported that Volkswagen will suspend production for two consecutive weeks at its Puebla plant, with operations scheduled to stop from June 29 to July 12.
The temporary shutdown will affect the plant’s first and third production segments, where the Jetta, Tiguan and Taos models are assembled, impac

On June 23, VW Commercial Vehicles opened pre-orders for the new T7 Multivan Caravelle in South Africa.
It is powered by a 1.5L plug-in hybrid engine with an electric motor, which generates a combined output of 180 kW of power and 350 Nm of torque, paired with 6-speed DSG gearbox and 4MOTION all-wheel drive.
The van

On June 23, CARIAD announced that it has opened a new Automotive Software Campus in Berlin, Germany.
Around 1,000 experts will work there on AI technologies for SDVs, including systems for automated driving and AI-based voice assistants used across VW Group models. The campus aims to strengthen VW’s in-house software

On June 23, Volkswagen Group subsidiary Elli presented an integrated product package for bidirectional charging in Germany together with Volkswagen, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, and CUPRA at Power2Drive, the international leading trade fair for electric mobility in Munich.
At launch, the offer is aimed at customer

On June 18, MAN Truck announced that it is preparing to start series production of its electric trucks at the Krakow plant later this year. The team is getting ready to build the first MAN eTGL and MAN eTGM models. The production of the 12-tonne eTGL will begin soon, followed by the 16-tonne eTGM. Together, they cove

On June 18, Durr, Germany, announced that it is building a turnkey paint shop for VW Autoeuropa at its Palmela plant, Portugal, along with a new software system to manage it.
For painting, the plant will use EcoBell4 Pro Hu system with 2x2K technology, which can apply both glossy and matte coats with one applicator w

On June 17, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Federal President of Germany launched a project to assemble Volkswagen vehicles in Tashkent. Alyans Auto, the official distributor for Volkswagen, Skoda, and Jetta in Uzbekistan, announced that in the first stage, a large-scale production facility will b

Reported on June 19, 2026, the Volkswagen Golf R Mk8.5 was launched in Malaysia, replacing the previous Mk8 model. Priced from RM338,812 (excluding insurance; VAP is an optional package), it is a locally assembled (CKD) model from the Pekan plant. Malaysia remains the only country outside Germany to assemble the Golf

On June 18, Audi Hungaria announced that it has officially started mass production of the new MEBeco electric drive at its Gyor plant, Hungary. The motor will power future compact EVs from VW Group, starting with the CUPRA Raval.
Since its launch in 2022, EUR 350 million has been invested in the MEBeco Project and 26

On June 11, Scout Motors recognized the first cohort of Production Associates to complete the company's automotive training program, organized in partnership with Midlands Technical College, who will support future vehicle production at the company’s plant in Blythewood, South Carolina.
Part of the South Carolina Tec

On June 17, Electrify America, a subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group of America, announced the opening of a new large-format EV charging station in Santa Barbara, California, expanding access to fast EV charging in the city’s downtown core.
The new station offers 20 Hyper-Fast chargers, with each one capable of speeds

On June 18, Skoda revealed interior design sketches of its all-new electric seven-seater SUV, Skoda Peaq.
The cabin focuses on space, simplicity, and a lounge-like feel with comfortable materials and an easy-to-use interface. The interior has a wide, and clean layout. It features central display and small digital clu

On June 18, VW Group CEO Oliver Blume shared its future plan at its Annual General Meeting 2026, outlining eight key actions to handle industry changes and drive growth.
Blume said despite challenges, the company believes it is in a strong position to benefit from the shift in the auto industry. The goal is to free u