On September 10, CARIAD and Volkswagen Group Technology developed their first in-house pulse inverter over the last three years, redesigning both hardware and software. The inverter acts as the brain of an electric drivetrain. It is the most complex and expensive part of the E-Drive and key to improving overall perfo

On September 8, CUPRA unveiled “Tribe Editions” of the Formentor, Leon, Leon Sportstourer, and Terramar at IAA Mobility 2025. The editions focus on bold design, personalization, and sustainability.
The new alloy wheels contain 20% recycled material and use Sulphur Green color. The paint is developed by Manckiewicz, G

On September 8, VW Group announced that it is expanding its lead in Europe’s EV market with the new Electric Urban Car Family at IAA Mobility 2025. It includes two VW models plus one each from CUPRA and Škoda, starting at around EUR 25,000 plus entry-level model ID. EVERY1, priced at EUR 20,000, with a market launch

On September 8, Volkswagen Group and PowerCo unveiled the series version of the new Unified Cell, debuting in the Electric Urban Car Family from Volkswagen, ŠKODA, and CUPRA brands. The production will start this year in Salzgitter (Germany), then expand to Valencia (Spain) and St. Thomas (Canada).
With materials suc

On September 8, CUPRA unveiled the Tindaya showcar at the IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich, presenting it as a statement of intent and a preview of the brand’s future design language.
According to CUPRA’s interim CEO Markus Haupt, the concept emphasizes driving emotion and driver connection, aligning with the brand’s phil

On September 7, CUPRA unveiled the series-production Raval at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich. The compact electric urban car will debut in 2026, and production will begin soon in Martorell, alongside the future Volkswagen ID.Polo.
The Raval is named after Barcelona’s El Raval district, known for its energy and bold char

On August 20, SEAT announced that CUPRA is set to make the world premiere of the Tindaya Showcar at the IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich on September 8, 2025, during the brand’s media conference.
The Tindaya takes its name from a volcanic mountain that rises from the island of Fuerteventura, Spain. Its copper-colored rock

On July 17, CUPRA announced that it will share its future vision through several exciting events in IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich starting from September 7, 2025.
At the Volkswagen Group Media Event on September 7, 2025, CUPRA will reveal the camouflaged series-production version of the CUPRA Raval, which is an all-ele

On July 1, SEAT upgraded its “My CUPRA” app with a new EV Route Planner for CUPRA Born and Tavascan models. The feature helps users plan trips with charging stops, ensuring smooth and efficient travel.
Available on app version 2.7.1 or higher, the tool lets users set preferences such as battery level at arrival, mini

On June 5, SEAT S.A. unveiled the CUPRA Sensorial Capsule at the 2025 Milan Design Week. It is a concept that imagines the interiors of future CUPRA cars. It focuses on engaging the senses to create a more personal and immersive driving experience.
The capsule connects with the driver through gestures, emotions, and

On June 2, SEAT S.A. achieved its best sustainability results in 2024, cutting carbon emissions and water use significantly. Since 2010, the environmental impact of its facilities has dropped by 57%, because of improved production, electrification, and green initiatives.
Carbon dioxide emissions at SEAT’s sites are d

On May 20, SEAT announced that it is getting ready to build electric vehicles (EVs) at its Martorell plant in Spain, with two major steps completed: assembling pre-series battery systems and producing the first body parts for its upcoming EVs using the new PXL press.
SEAT has started pre-series battery assembly at a

On May 14, SEAT introduced a new "Style" trim for the Leon e-HYBRID, offering a balance of efficiency, performance, and affordability. The Leon was SEAT’s first plug-in hybrid and is available in 5-door and Sportstourer versions.
The vehicle is built in Barcelona at SEAT’s Martorell plant. It comes with the latest e-

On May 6, the Catalan Institute of Finance (ICF) financed GEDIA with a loan of EUR 8.4 million to develop a new key component for the electric vehicles that will be manufactured by Seat and Cupra in Martorell and Volkswagen in Pamplona from 2026.
GEDIA will transform one of its warehouses in Santa Margarida i els Mon

On May 2, VW announced that its Group's volume brands are making steady progress on the “Electric Urban Car Family” project.
Under the project led by Seat/CUPRA, the Brand Group Core will be launching electric cars in the EUR 25,000-class from 2026. The four planned models – two from the Volkswagen brand and one each

On April 29, multiple sources reported that Spanish car factories have mostly resumed operations after a major power outage forced many to halt production. The outage began in the afternoon on April 28, 2025, and affected Renault in Valladolid, Seat in Martorell and Zona Franca (Ebro), and Volkswagen in Navarra. Powe

On April 15, SEAT started production of the SEAT Arona, featuring two components made from Oryzite, a renewable, natural-based material derived from rice by-products.
Under the boot of the SEAT Arona, the two double-floor support parts incorporates 15% Oryzite, which was once 100% polypropylene and fiberglass, now a

On April 9, Euro NCAP announced safety ratings covering 7 SUVs based on four categories i.e. Adult Occupant, Child Occupant, Vulnerable Road Users, and Safety Assist. The lineup includes Polestar 3, BYD SEALION 7, Cupra Terramar, GEELY EX5, Hongqi E-HS9, JAECOO 7 (PHEV) and Audi A6.
Polestar 3 earned a 5-star Euro NC

On April 4, SEAT announced that CUPRA is launching the CUPRA Design House, a new division that expands its design philosophy beyond cars.
CUPRA will make its boldest design statement yet with The Red Thread of Design, showcasing its vision for the future at the Milan Design Week from April 8-12, 2025. The exhibition

On February 18, the Central Communication Service, Kazakhstan, announced the new auto component manufacturing plants in the Kostanay region. The creation of the Auto Components Localization Center is aimed at reducing reliance on imports and bolstering the region’s engineering sector. A plant to produce main gearboxe