On January 15, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (VWCV) announced it plans to expand its lineup in 2026. This includes launching the ID. Buzz Cargo with a long wheelbase. The Multivan and California models will also receive a fully modernized cockpit, refreshed design, and updated drivetrains.
In 2026, the new Transport

On January 14, CARIAD announced that its US and Germany teams has built their own MQTT (Message Queuing Telemetry Transport) broker tailored to VW Group needs. It handles millions of cars sending messages at the same time without performance issues. The system is designed for scale and reliability, ensuring data such

On January 5, BMW announced that it will showcase the first model of the Neue Klasse iX3 at CES 2026, Las Vegas. The model introduces future technologies that will be used across the BMW lineup.
BMW is introducing the next-generation, AI-powered BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant. For the first time, it includes Amaz

On January 3, Volkswagen unveiled the all-new ID. Polo, offering a first look at the interior of its future models. The design introduces improved clarity, quality, and intuitive controls based on familiar VW patterns. A new software generation adds updated features, while a retro display brings 1980s charm.
The ID.

On January 2, Mercedes-Benz announced that it will unveil the all-electric GLC for the first time in the USA at CES 2026. The new electric GLC is slated to join the US lineup in the second half of 2026. It has a range of 713 km and a power of 483 hp. It has an AI-powered MB.OS operating system, and the optional 39.1-

On December 17, BMW Group announced that it will showcase the new iX3, the first model based on the Neue Klasse platform at CES 2026 in Las Vegas.
BMW will showcase its Panoramic iDrive, featuring a large dashboard-wide display with a new operating concept and the AI-powered BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant in the

On December 18, BMW announced that its Munich plant, Germany is now prepared to produce the next generation of vehicles. New equipment has been installed in the body shop and assembly line, and all systems have passed initial functional tests. During these tests, all production steps are run without real parts, creat

On December 16, Mercedes-Benz announced that its all-new VLE electric van, the first model built on the new modular and scalable van architecture, will make its world premiere on March 10, 2026, in Stuttgart, Germany.
Merecedes-Benz VLE combines the smooth ride and handling of a limousine with the flexibility of an M

On December 15, VW announced the ID. Polo, the first of four new small and compact electric cars priced from EUR 25,000, to be launched from 2026. The company said that a fleet of almost production-ready ID. Polo prototypes is covering the final test kilometres in numerous regions worldwide, with its world premiere j

PTC announced that HOLON, a subsidiary of the Benteler Group, has used its Windchill+ product lifecycle management (PLM) software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution to develop the HOLON urban, an automotive-standard autonomous Level-4 electric vehicle (EV).
HOLON has replaced manual, paper-based processes with this cloud-b

On December 9, Porsche announced that it protects battery health for long life by using smart battery management systems and durable battery cell chemistry.
The company uses control software that adapts to customer driving and charging habits, while stress tests batteries can go much further and are fast-charged in 5

On December 8, Mercedes-Benz unveiled the all-new GLB electric SUV. GLB 250+ with EQ Technology and GLB 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology will go on sale in spring 2026. A few months after its market launch, the all-new GLB will also be available as an attractive entry-level electric model and as a high-tech hybrid with

On December 2, Toyota unveiled the facelifted Corolla Cross, featuring a sharper exterior design, an upgraded interior, and a new sporty equipment variant. The model is powered by a hybrid system offered in two outputs. The updated Corolla Cross is available with prices starting at EUR 36,990.
The new Corolla Cross f

Tesla Gigafactory Berlin factory manager Andre Thierig told Deutsche Presse-Agentur that the facility has been running two shifts since September to manage a surge in global orders for the Model Y. While registrations in some countries such as Sweden have fallen sharply in 2025, the Tesla sales in other markets, such

On November 26, Mercedes-AMG announced that its all-new GT 4-Door Coupe from the Mercedes-AMG Technical Center, Germany will make its world debut in 2026.
With a bold and sporty look, Mercedes-AMG is teasing the arrival of the all-new GT 4-Door Coupe, the first model built on the upcoming high-performance AMG.EA plat

On November 22, VW announced that its second-generation T-Roc comes with a fully hybrid engine range. Designed in Germany and built in Portugal, the model is based on the updated MQB evo platform. The SUV is now more aerodynamic, with a drag coefficient of 0.29 i.e., 10% better than before. It combines with the new e

On November 19, Porsche unveiled the Cayenne Electric and Cayenne Turbo Electric SUVs. The electric Cayenne range includes two all-wheel-drive models and both equipped with Porsche’s electronic Traction Management system.
The new model measures 4,985mm x 1,980mm x 1,674mm (LxWxH), with a longer wheelbase of 3,023 mm.

Benteler Group has received approval from the German Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) under §16 AFGBV (Autonomous Vehicles Approval and Operation Ordinance) to test its HOLON urban shuttle in autonomous driving mode (AD) with a safety driver across Germany, from large cities to rural regions.
The approval mark

On November 11, Mercedes Benz announced that its engineers have finished cold-weather tests of the all-new GLB at the Mercedes Technology Center (MTC) in Sindelfingen ahead of its world premiere on December 8, 2025. The new GLB will be available as a five-seater or seven-seater SUV.
Mercedes-Benz is testing it in two

On November 5, the CEO of H2X Global Limited announced a strategic production and sales partnership with FES GmbH Fahrzeug-Entwicklung Sachsen (FES), a German vehicle engineering and manufacturing group, to produce and distribute hydrogen-powered commercial vehicles.
This agreement gives H2X immediate scalability to