On September 18, Volkswagen Navarra started production of the ID. Cross, the first VW-branded electric model built at the Landaben plant, Spain.
The first ID. Cross is a Life trim with electric motor of 211hp and a Nori Green colour exterior and being exported to Germany. ID. Cross  will be sold in 34 countries.
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On September 3 and 4, Porsche SE and SEAT S.A. supported the decision by VW AG’s Supervisory Board to approve the Group’s Future Plan 2030. The plan aims to improve competitiveness, reduce costs and increase profitability while continuing targeted investments in products, technology and markets.
Porsche SE had previo

On September 2, Euro NCAP announced the safety assessment results for four new cars tested under its latest 2026 assessment protocols. The tested models include the CUPRA Raval, AION UT, GEELY E2, and Leapmotor B05.
The CUPRA Raval, an electric supermini, received a 4-star Euro NCAP safety rating, which increases to

On July 24, SEAT announced that Cupra will continue to drive its future growth by expanding into new markets, including the Middle East, from Q3 2027, and increasing its European market share to 3%.
The company is also strengthening its long-term future, with its Martorell plant, Spain playing a key role in leading i

On July 14, CUPRA announced that it is adding the new Plus variant to its 100% electric CUPRA Raval line-up. The CUPRA Raval Plus combines a 99 kW (135 PS) electric motor with an all-new Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) battery to deliver a range of up to 300 km.
 Charging at 11 kW AC or 88 kW DC, the latter delivers a f

On June 15, SEAT＆CUPRA announced that its Martorell plant, Spain, has been heavily upgraded for Raval EV, with about 160,000 square meters redesigned, and production line 1 is now fully running to build the new model.
The vehicle is assembled on the production line by trained workers, with 1,000 new robots introduced

On June 5, CARIAD announced that it has developed scalable software for a pulse inverter, which VW Group is using for the first time in its Electric Urban Car Family models.
The inverter changes DC power into AC in real time, depending on how much power is required and what the system can safely provide. The process

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.
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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