IAA Mobility 2025: Europe’s next-gen mobility

VW, CUPRA, Opel, Renault: From concepts to urban icons

2025/10/02

Summary
CUPRA: Tindaya Showcar
Opel: Opel Corsa GSE Vision Gran Turismo and Mokka GSE
Renault: Clio E-Tech Full Hybrid
Volkswagen: ID. CROSS Concept, ID. EVERY1, T-Roc

Summary

From September 8 to 14, 2025, the IAA MOBILITY took place in Munich for the third time.

The trade show at the Messe München exhibition grounds was open to industry professionals from 9–12 September, with a dedicated Press Day on 8 September.

The city center of Munich once again transformed into the Open Space, a unique mobility spectacle that was free for all to attend.


Event logo IAA MOBILITY 2025 (IAA MOBILITY 2025 organized by Verband der Automobilindustrie e. V., Photo: Copyright © VDA)	Event venue at Messe Munich, Germany (IAA MOBILITY 2025 organized by Verband der Automobilindustrie e. V., Photo: Copyright © MarkLines Co., Ltd. All rights reserved)

The IAA has evolved from a traditional motor show into a global platform for all forms of mobility – from electric cars and autonomous vehicles to bicycles, buses, and smart city infrastructure.

This year's motto, “It's All About MOBILITY,” underscores that mobility is no longer just about vehicles, but about how people and goods move around the world. It reflects the idea that mobility connects people, places, and opportunities.

It also highlights the importance of cross-industry collaboration. Automobile manufacturers, technology companies, urban planners, energy suppliers, and start-ups are all part of the discussion.

Mobility drives innovation and promotes progress in the fields of artificial intelligence, electrification, digital connectivity, and sustainable solutions.

Last but not least, the motto encourages all stakeholders to design and shape a smarter, greener, and more inclusive future.

For the second time in a row, the World New Energy Vehicle Congress (WNEVC) played a prominent role at the international mobility trade show in Munich.

Under the motto “The New Phase of German-Chinese Cooperation in Industrial Transformation,” this year’s edition highlighted the evolving partnership between the two countries in the fields of e-mobility and industrial innovation.

IAA MOBILITY 2025 hosted around 750 exhibitors from 37 countries and attracted again over 500,000 visitors. The number of Summit visitors increased by 13% compared to two years ago.

This report highlights the latest models presented by mainstream European OEMs at this year’s event. These include the debuts of the Opel Mokka GSE, the sixth generation Renault Clio and the second generation VW T-Roc, which underscore the dynamic development of the European automotive industry.

With the presentation of the CUPRA TINDAYA show car, the Opel Corsa GSE Vision Gran Turismo the VW ID. CROSS Concept, and the ID.EVERY1, CUPRA, Opel and Volkswagen offered a glimpse into the future.

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