VWCV unveils new generation Caddy Van with updated design On March 31, VW Commercial Vehicle revealed a new generation of the Caddy with an updated design. It features a new bumper, new exterior colors, and redesigned alloy wheels. The model will be built at the Poznan plant, Poland. VW Caddy comes in many versions, including van and passenger models with standard or long wheelbases (Maxi). Buyers can choose gasoline, diesel, or eHybrid engines. ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/31

Skoda to withdraw from Chinese market by mid-2026 According to multiple press releases dated March 26, VW China announced Skoda’s plan for withdrawal from the Chinese market. Local sales activities will last until mid-2026, after which all warranty and post-sales services will remain available to Skoda users. The reason for Skoda’s withdrawal is the failure to keep up with the electrification pace of Chinese automakers. In 2024, Skoda achieve...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/30

-served” basis, with approved vehicles subject to a 6.1% most-favored-nation tariff rate. The second phase quota period runs from September 1, 2026, to February 28, 2027, covering up to 24.5k vehicles plus any unused quota from the first phase, with plans to expand the quota to 70k units by 2030. Volkswagen Group has also reached an agreement with the EU to avoid the additional tariffs imposed by the bloc, while Canada has opened up new solutio...

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Rivian-VW software JV clears way for USD 1 billion investment after winter test milestone On March 27, the Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies’ RV Tech joint-venture announced it has completed a successful winter test program with vehicles including an Audi, a Scout, and ID.EVERY 1 entry-level VW EV, where they “validated the functionality and performance of the electronics and software – an important milestone for the joint venture’...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/28

Volkswagen shows all-new 2027 Atlas exterior ahead of debut in New York On March 26, Volkswagen of America teased one more image before the unveiling of its all-new 2027 Atlas at the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) . The side view image shows a large-volume SUV shape that has the space, and features, for real-life families. Full details along with photo and video package will be available on March 31 after 7 p.m. ET. The new 2027 Atlas w...

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Rivian-VW JV RV Tech completes winter testing of first generation SDV architecture On March 27, VW Group Technologies and Rivan JV firm RV Tech completed winter testing of its new zonal architecture for the first generation of software-defined vehicles (VW ID.EVERY1 as reference vehicle). Testing took place over several months in Phoenix, USA, and Arjeplog, Sweden. The program had two phases. In Arizona, engineers finalized important software fea...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/27

VWCV adds Transporter Kombi and Caravelle as larger taxi variants of Transporter in Germany On March 26, VW Commercial Vehicles announced that it is expanding its Transporter range with large-capacity taxi versions based on the Transporter Kombi and Caravelle in Germany. Both models can now be upgraded from 8 to 9 seats. They are available with diesel engines, a plug-in hybrid system, or a fully electric drive, and customers can choose between tw...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/27

Tata Steel Netherlands and VW Group develops new ultra-high-strength steel for safer car bodies On March 19, Tata Steel Netherlands collaborated with VW Group for developing a new ultra-high-strength steel for car bodies to make vehicles safer and more sustainable. This steel can be pressed at lower temperatures, which reduces energy use during production. The new steel can also be coated with a special zinc layer, which is uncommon for this type...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/26

VW to launch third generation Tiguan in Brazil On March 24, Volkswagen announced the arrival of the third-generation Tiguan in Brazil. The new model, based on the MQB Evo platform, will be offered in a single R-Line version. The SUV is powered by a 2.0-liter EA888 Evo5 engine delivering 272 hp and 35.7 kgfm of torque, paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission and 4Motion all-wheel drive with Haldex system. It also features six driving mod...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/26

SEAT Martorell plant, Spain begins mass production of EV battery systems 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 vehicle segments. The E-Box, known as the brain of the batte...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/25

Volkswagen plans to move to bigger facility in Rwanda, denies rumour to exit market On March 24, Volkswagen Group Africa announced that Volkswagen has no plans to cease its business operations in Rwanda. The media reports about Volkswagen's disinvestment or leaving Rwanda are incorrect and unfounded. Effective April 1, 2026, Volkswagen Mobility Solutions Rwanda will move to the new and bigger business premises in the Special Economic Zone. Volksw...

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hare). Germany sales were up 3.8% to 211,262 units and Italy sales were up 14.0% to 157,248 units. France, Spain and UK were down 14.7%, up 7.5%, and up 7.2% respectively. The sales volume of the top five groups in February were flat at 657,179 units (67.1% market share) year-on-year. Of these, the VW Group was up 2.2% to 256,452 units (26.2% share) and Stellantis was up 9.5% to 170,816 units (17.4% share), Renault Group was down 14.3% to 91,619 ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/25

Volkswagen develops IQ Light technology for safer night driving On March 24, VW developed IQ.Light technology headlights to improve road safety by giving drivers more reaction time through better lighting technology. IQ.Light is an advanced optoelectronic headlight system with an LED matrix at its core. Depending on the model, each headlight can have dozens to up to 19,200 micro LEDs, such as in the latest Tiguan and Tayron models. This means a c...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/24

Enercity, Germany, and VW launch bidirectional charging pilot project with ID. Buzz fleet On March 23, Enercity and VW Commercial Vehicles have started a pilot project to test bidirectional charging (BiDi), using 75 ID. Buzz vehicles. The goal is to see how EVs can connect with the energy system in real-world conditions. The project aims to prove that V2G technology is practical, cost-effective, and beneficial for businesses. The agreement was si...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/23

IT) released the 404th list of the “Announcement on On-road Motor Vehicle Manufacturers and Products”. A number of products of independent automobile brands such as FAW Group, Dongfeng Motor Corporation, Geely, BYD, and BAIC BJEV, as well as joint-venture automobile brands such as SAIC-GM, SAIC-VW, and Beijing Benz, have officially passed the declaration process. From an MIIT press release...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/23

EV tax credits of up to $7,500 for new vehicles under Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” which took place on October 1, 2025, has had pronounced impacts. Indeed, European manufacturers boasted a large contingent of EVs among their imports to the US, which are now floundering. For instance, Volkswagen Group’s Audi e-tron and Volkswagen ID ranges declined by 68% YoY in Q4 2025. Despite these barriers, we expect Europe-US vehicle flows to...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/23

VW teases interior of new 2027 Atlas ahead of New York reveal On March 19, Volkswagen of America posted a teaser image of the interior of the all-new 2027 Atlas SUV, which looks to be more modern and upscale than the current Atlas. VWoA has a reveal planned for the 2026 New York International Auto Show. The Atlas is built in Chattanooga, Tennessee, alongside the Atlas Sport and electric ID.4 EV. (VWoA release on March 19, 2026)...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/20

VW Commercial Vehicles updates Multivan with refreshed design, new colours and wheels On March 19, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles revealed updates for the current Multivan model, including a refreshed design, new colours, and new wheels. The front design keeps the classic VW Bus look but with a more modern style. The bumper and grille are now more clearly divided, making the vehicle look wider, and the redesigned LED headlights have a new light p...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/19

Audi Q9 to be launched in U.S. before rest of world, A8 to remain in U.S. lineup On March 17, Audi CEO Gernot Dollner made a few comments regarding the U.S. market during discussion of the company’s 2025 results. Dollner said Audi and parent company Volkswagen Group continue to explore various options for the Audi brand to establish U.S. production. He said that the company would monitor changing trends in propulsion and hinted at a flagship sp...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/19

CARIAD upgrades next-gen eCall for 4G/5G network On March 17, CARIAD announced that eCall feature has improved emergency response times and helped save lives since it was introduced. However, mobile networks are changing. Older 2G and 3G networks are being shut down as operators move to 4G and 5G. If a car only supports 2G/3G, it may lose connection in areas without those networks. Currently, VW Group systems already support 4G. The Private SOS f...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/18