On June 3, SEAT & CUPRA under the VW Group announced the start of production of the all-new CUPRA Raval B segment sporty hatchback EV and all-new VW ID. Polo B segment hatchback EV at its Martorell plant in Spain.
The launch is part of the Electric Urban Car Family project, led by SEAT & CUPRA, which aims to deliver

On May 29, CARIAD announced that it has developed ID.Software 6, a new Android-based infotainment system (Android Automotive OS) that runs faster and supports many apps directly in the car. It includes an in-car Application Store where users can download apps without needing a smartphone.
CARIAD worked with HARMAN to

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 April 23, SEAT & CUPRA inaugurated a Circular Economy Hub in Barcelona as part of its strategy to advance sustainable industrial practices.
The facility, located in the Zona Franca, spans 5,000 square meters and focuses on dismantling end-of-life vehicles to recover reusable parts and components. These elements ar

On April 9, CUPRA unveiled its all-new Raval, an urban sporty electric car. The vehicle is designed, developed, and produced at the Martorell factory, Spain, using the advanced MEB+ platform.
CUPRA Raval is expected to launch in summer 2026, with the entry-level model priced at around EUR 26,000.
The electric car mea

On March 19, Meleghy Automotive Barcelona announced that it is investing in advanced manufacturing capabilities for structural components for the next generation of electric vehicles. The project focuses on the development and industrialization of production processes for components related to the new Volkswagen Grou

On March 25, CUPRA unveiled the CUP Bucket seats for the Raval model, which are made using advanced 3D knitting technology. For the first time in the automotive industry, a seat cover is created as one seamless piece using 3D knitting technology.
The process produces zero waste and uses recycled, recyclable materials

On March 26, CUPRA announced that it is expanding the lineup of its all-electric Tavascan model with a new 140 kW/ 58 kWh version. It offers about 435 km of driving range on a full charge and can charge from 10% to 80% in around 26 minutes.
The new model joins the existing 210 kW/ 77 kWh Endurance and 250 kW/ 77 kWh

On March 25, SEAT & CUPRA started mass production of battery systems at its Martorell plant, Spain. These batteries will power electric models made there, including the VW ID. Polo.
The battery systems use the VW Group’s Unified Cell, a global battery platform designed to work across different brands, regions and veh

On March 5, SEAT revealed the updated all-electric CUPRA Born, redesigned with a sharper look, improved interior quality and more advanced technology based on MEB platform.
The model measures 4,336 mm x 1,809 mm x 1,540 mm (LxWxH) with a 2,766 mm wheelbase, and boot space is 385 litres.
The model will be designed and

On February 26, SEAT announced that it would reveal the new CUPRA Born on March 5, 2026. The updated model features the brand’s latest design, including triangular Matrix LED headlights and a glowing rear logo.
The new CUPRA Born, the brand’s first fully electric car, has a sharper look and upgraded technology. It al

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