Volkswagen unveils all-electric ID. Polo GTI with 424 km range On May 15, VW revealed the all-electric ID. Polo GTI. It is built on the MEB+ platform, it generates output of 166 kW and 290 Nm of torque, delivered instantly for quick response. It’s front-wheel drive and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.8 seconds. The car uses the APP290 electric motor powered by 52 kWh battery. It offers a range of up to 424 km and supports fast charging up t...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/18

VW ID.Buzz returns in 2027 U.S. lineup On May 14, Volkswagen of America (VWoW) announced its 2027 model year lineup. The ID.Buzz, after a short absence and skipping the 2026 model year, rejoins the 2027 Volkswagen model lineup with trims that now include the Pro S RWD, Pro S 4Motion (new), Tourer 4Motion (new), and Pro S Plus 4Motion. Built off the Pro S 4Motion model, the new ID. Buzz Tourer adds a fold-out mattress with platform, window blinds,...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/16

SAIC-VW debuts ID. ERA 5S plug-in hybrid electric sedan On May 10, SAIC-VW debuted the ID. ERA 5S plug-in hybrid electric sedan. Not only is the ID. ERA 5S the first sedan of the ID. ERA family, but it also serves as the first VW sedan to adopt an advanced intelligent driver assistance system. The “5” in the name indicates its position as a mid-to-high-end sedan, while the “S” stands for both sedan and smart. The ID. ERA 5S measures 4,836...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/14

mmet in the Middle East. As a result, the export structure is trending towards a high-end transformation and an all-category upgrade. Top 10 Chinese Passenger Car Makers by Retail Sales - Maker April 2026(1,000 units) y/y 1 BYD 182 -32.3% 2 Geely 152 -27.4% 3 Changan Auto 95 -11.0% 4 FAW-VW 75 -32.1% 5 Chery 68 -30.5% 6 Leapmotor 57 63.5% 7 SAIC-GM-Wuling 54 -30.3% 8 GAC Toyota 54 -9.9% 9 SAIC-VW 46 -44.8% 10 Great Wall Mot...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/13

’s fleet emissions system, manufacturers that miss their CO2 target must either pay fines or pool with over-compliant peers to effectively borrow their surplus compliance. BYD Auto is now the most over-compliant major automaker in Europe, with emissions well below the EU target, while in contrast, Volkswagen’s pool remains above target and has the largest gap of any major manufacturer. Nissan already joined with BYD in 2025, rather than risk ...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/13

he 256,953 units shipped in April 2025, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI). OEMs with increased exports in April included Chrysler with a 131.2% increase to 37,951 units; Audi with a 66.5% increase to 14,260 units; BMW Group with a 58.8% increase to 8,729 units; VW with a 44.2% increase to 27,584 units; Mazda with a 29.3% increase to 6,759 units; Kia with a 21.9% increase to 19,293 units, and Honda with a 3.1%...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/12

increase compared to the 322,964 units built in the same month of 2025, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI). OEMs with production increases in April included Chrysler with an increase of 108.6% to 43,957 units; BMW Group with an increase of 72.6% to 9,118 units; VW with an increase of 16.8% to 34,157 units; Acura with an increase of 14.5% to 3,623 units; JAC with an increase of 13.5% to 2,526 units; Mercedes B...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/12

VW reportedly considering Scout Motors IPO Volkswagen’s U.S. truck brand Scout Motors is exploring a potential stock market listing or strategic stake sale, according to recent statements by CEO Scott Keogh, who noted that the brand was deliberately structured as a standalone entity from the beginning to make that approach a viable option.  As it continues construction on a new factory in Blythewood, South Carolina, Keogh says the brand has re...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/12

ke Performance GmbH, which focused on developing e-bike drive systems, will also be closed due to changing market conditions. The decision will affect about 350 employees across its locations in Germany and Croatia. Cetitec GmbH, which worked on data communication software for Porsche and the wider VW Group, is also set to close as business needs have shifted. Around 60 employees in Germany and 30 employees in Croatia are impacted. Based on Porsc...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/11

Auto China 2026: Jetta releases new logo for NEVs, names first battery electric sedan “Jetta M6” On April 24, at the Auto China 2026 event, Jetta, an FAW-VW sub-brand, announced a full transition to the intelligent EV sector. The brand released a new logo for its New Energy Vehicle (NEV) portfolio, while unveiling the Jetta X concept car and the Jetta M6, its first battery electric sedan. Inheriting classic brand elements, the new logo incorp...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/11

ed 16.3% YOY to 199,360 units and imported vehicles soared 31.3% YOY to 48,977 units.Vehicle sales in April consisted of 187,344 passenger cars; 50,142 light commercial vehicles; 8,802 trucks; and 2,049 buses. Among passenger vehicle sales by brand in the month, FCA sold 32,859 units (17.5% share), VW sold 31,988 units (17.1% share), GM sold 20,688 units (11.0% share), Hyundai sold 18,550 units (9.9% share) and Renault sold 13,813 units (7.4% sha...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/11

ed to surge. BEVs now account for 25.8% of total sales, surpassing the market share of gasoline vehicles for two consecutive months. As of December 2025, the market shares of gasoline vehicles and BEVs were 26.8％ and 19.3％, respectively. Looking at passenger car registrations by brand in April, VW fell 6.7% to 46,101 units (18.5% share), Mercedes rose 4.9% to 23,291 units (9.3% share), BMW fell 0.5% to 22,435 units (9.0% share), Skoda increas...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/11

Auto China 2026: SAIC-VW launches ID. ERA 9X range-extended electric SUV On April 25, at the Auto China 2026 event, SAIC-VW launched the ID. ERA 9X flagship range-extended electric SUV. The model is available in three variants, with prices ranging from CNY 309,800 to CNY 359,800. The ID. ERA 9X adopts a 2+2+2 seating layout and measures 5,207mm long, 1,997mm wide, and 1,810mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,070mm. The ID. ERA 9X features a 4WD layout...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/09

VW Navarra plans to hire up to 1000 workers in 2027, Navarra Gov. announces On May 7, the President of the Government of Navarre, Spain, announced that Volkswagen Navarra plans to hire 1,000 workers in 2027, which could create about twice as many jobs across the wider supply chain. The government is preparing for this growth by focusing on training, reskilling, and recognizing workers’ skills. She also added that Volkswagen will produce two ele...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/08

decreased 0.3% over the same month last year. For the first four months of 2026, registration reached 539,895 units, down 1.6% from the same period last year. Group Stellantis sales of 36,522 units increased 8.1% (26.4% share) while Renault Group sales of 35,174 units decreased 9.9% (25.4% share). Volkswagen Group sales of 21,413 units increased 5.4% (15.5% share) while Toyota Group sales of 9,469 units decreased 17.5% (6.8% share). Hyundai Grou...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/08

VW launches new paint shop at Puebla plant in Mexico On May 4, it was reported that Volkswagen de Mexico officially launched Paint Shop N-103 at its Puebla plant, marking a strategic milestone in transformation of its site. The new installation covers approximately 80,000 square meters and is a four-story facility. It operates with two paint lines capable of processing up to 90 vehicle bodies per hour, with a cycle time of 1.25 minutes. The fac...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/08

in April, representing an increase of 8.6% from the 109,420 sales in April 2025. Nissan led the market as the best-selling brand with 19,230 units delivered in April, an increase of 0.1% from the previous year. General Motors ranked second with 15,807 units, posting an increase of 6.0%, followed by Volkswagen Group with 12,950 units, up 5.0%; Toyota sold 10,713 units, up 18.7%; and KIA completed the top five with 8,604 units sold, representing a ...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/07

62 units in April 2026 represented an increase of 8.4% over April 2025. For the period from January to April, the cumulative total reached 407,389 units, representing a 7.8% increase from the same period in 2025. Toyota sales increased 2.8% to 8,519 units, SEAT sales increased 23.4% to 6,895 units, VW sales increased 8.3% to 6,703 units, Peugeot sales increased 18.3% to 6,440 units and Renault sales decreased 10.5% to 6,108 units compared to Apri...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/07

of 155,210 units in April increased 11.6% over the same month in 2025. Year-to-date sales increased 9.8% with 640,083 cars registered in the first four months of 2026. In April, Fiat registrations increased 31.0% year-on-year (10.3% market share), Toyota  registrations increased 7.3% (7.3% share), Volkswagen registrations increased 1.0% (7.3% share), Peugeot registrations decreased 7.5% (5.3% share), Dacia registrations decreased 2.3% (4.9% shar...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/07

s a rebound from an unusually weak April last year, when buyers pulled purchases forward to March to beat incoming vehicle tax increases, including the application of VED (Vehicle Excise Duty) and the Expensive Car Supplement (ECS) on battery electric vehicles (BEVs more than GBP 40,000). In April, VW sales soared 23.0% to 12,884 units (8.6% market share), Kia sales increased 7.2% to 8,922 units (6.0% share), BMW sales rose 7.6% to 8,700 units (5...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/07