On February 19, SEAT & CUPRA entered the final stage leading to the launch of CUPRA Raval, the first fully EV to be produced at the Martorell plant, Spain. The company is now in the “series 0” phase, where production processes and quality standards are carefully tested before full series production begins.
To support

On February 12, multiple sources reported that SEAT has cancelled its afternoon shift on February 12, 2026, at its work centers because of strong wind warnings in Catalonia.
The suspension affected the Martorell vehicle plant, the Barcelona plant that produces pressed parts, and the El Prat de Llobregat plant that ma

On February 10, the European Commission announced that Volkswagen (Anhui) can export its CUPRA Tavascan model into the EU at or above its proposed minimum import price. It will be exempt from the countervailing duties imposed on BEV imports from China.
In addition to selling at a minimum import price, Volkswagen (Anh

On February 9, multiple sources reported that SEAT has restarted normal production at its Martorell plant, Spain from February 9, 2026.
The production had been disrupted after the February 7 morning shift was cancelled due to parts shortages due to the storm.
Severe weather closed the Strait of Gibraltar, along with

On January 27, CUPRA announced that it has joined VW Group’s Europe-wide road safety initiative to help make roads safer using real-world vehicle and traffic data.
CUPRA’s all-electric models, including Tavascan, Born, and future Raval, will share sensor and image data from everyday driving to improve driver assistan

On January 21, VW Group announced that it has created a new Board of Management for its Brand Group Core (BGC), which includes VW Passenger Cars, Škoda, SEAT & CUPRA, and VW Commercial Vehicles. The board will now make decisions across all these brands to improve cooperation. The main goal is to simplify processes, r

On January 20, VW Group announced its sales results for Q4 2025 and full-year 2025.
Sales volume in Q4 2025 was down by 4.9% YoY to 2,379,800 units. In 2025, the sales dropped 0.5% to 8,983,900 units, with significant growth in Europe (up 4%) and South America (up 12%) contrasting with expected declines due to challe

On January 15, VW Group announced its plans to improve road safety across Europe by expanding its use of sensor and image data from customer vehicles to about 40 European countries. The goal is to improve driver assistance and automated driving systems using real-world traffic data. Customers will receive these impro

On December 17, PowerCo SE officially started operations at its Salzgitter gigafactory, Germany, and produced the first Unified battery cells made entirely in Europe.
The new cells will now be supplied to VW Group brands for final road testing and are expected to be launched next year in the Electric Urban Car models

On December 16, Green NCAP tested the electric BYD Sealion 7 and CUPRA Born, along with gasoline powered BMW 5 Series and X2. The tests show that cold weather affects both electric and conventional vehicles, though in different ways.
In overall sustainability results, BYD Sealion 7 achieved 4-star rating with a score

On December 16, SEAT announced that it has converted Workshop 7 at its Zona Franca plant in Barcelona into a new facility for dismantling vehicles and recovering parts and components. The site will serve as a hub for recycling and reuse.
SEAT & CUPRA invested EUR 4.85 million in the project, with an additional EUR 1.

On December 12, SEAT & CUPRA opened their new battery system assembly plant at the Martorell factory in Spain. The plant was built in over two years with an investment of EUR 300 million. It covers 64,000 square meters and can assemble one battery system every 45 seconds i.e., up to 1,200 per day or 300,000 per year.

On December 10, SEAT announced that it has started production of the new generation Ibiza and Arona at its Martorell factory in Barcelona, Spain. The first cars will reach customers in January 2026.
Both models feature refreshed exterior styling, updated interiors, efficient TSI gasoline engines, improved standard eq

On November 28, CUPRA announced it has initiated pre-series testing of camouflage wrap CUPRA Raval. The compact model is 4,046mm x 1,784mm x 1,518 mm (LxWxH) with wheelbase of 2,600 mm. Raval combines bold design, strong electric performance, and unique features aimed at a new generation of EV drivers.
The model is b

On November 19, Euro NCAP tested 23 new car models ahead of its updated 2026 testing standards. These include everything from electric SUVs to luxury coupés and family cars.
Out of the 23 vehicles, 18 of the models earned a 5-star rating. Although many cars now achieve 5 stars, the real difference comes from the perc

On November 17, SEAT and CUPRA organized the 7th edition of Innovation Days+. The event encourages teams across the company to showcase bold ideas that can improve strategy and operations.
Among the standout projects was “AQUA AI”, which uses artificial intelligence to increase product quality, cut production time an

On November 6, Green NCAP tested the Dacia Spring, Hyundai Inster, and Volkswagen ID.4 perform in real-world situations such as winter performance, highway driving, and fast charging. The study, which also compared a gasoline car i.e., the SEAT Ibiza which showed big differences in driving experience, especially in c

On October 30, SEAT announced that it has transformed the new PXL press at the Martorell plant in Spain, as part of broader upgrades in model design, staff training, and modernised facilities. The facility has six presses that are more efficient, powerful, and digitally connected.
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On October 29, SEAT announced that its Ibiza and Arona models were updated with a refreshed exterior, a refined interior, and better overall value. The models are designed and built at SEAT’s Martorell plant in Barcelona, Spain, and will launch in January 2026.
Both models are powered by gasoline engines ranging from

On October 21, Treves Group, in a social media post, announced that it is building a new production line for the wheel arch liners for two SEAT vehicles. This will be the first time this type of part has been produced at its Trety plant in Spain. It will also manufacture other components on this line for the new 100%