Innoviz, Israel to integrate InnovizTwo lidar units into VW ID. Buzz AD On May 13, Innoviz Technologies Ltd. announced an expansion of its collaboration with Volkswagen Autonomous Mobility to accelerate the integration of InnovizTwo lidar units into the ID. Buzz AD,  VW's L4 autonomous shuttle. The expansion is expected to accelerate the integration of InnovizTwo lidar units into the ID. Buzz AD autonomous shuttle platform, supporting MOIA's pla...

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and too many large EV models unveiled at the Auto Shanghai 2025, however, could hinder China’s sustainable development strategy for the automotive industry. Top 10 Chinese Passenger Car Makers by Retail Sales - Maker April 2025（1,000 units） y/y 1 BYD 269 5.8% 2 Geely 210 81.4% 3 FAW-VW 111 -7.2% 4 Changan Auto 106 27.6% 5 Chery 98 21.2% 6 SAIC-VW 83 5.9% 7 SAIC-GM-Wuling 78 44.7% 8 FAW Toyota 65 32.4% 9 GAC Toyota 60 1...

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e sales of 109,234 units in April 2025 represented a 38.0% increase over April 2024. According to the data from Automotive Distributors Association (ODD), Renault sales were 9,702 units in April (9.2% market share), Fiat sales were 9,256 units (8.8% share), Ford sales were 8,065 units (7.7% share), VW sales were 8,044 units (7.6% share) and Peugeot sales were 7,626 units (7.2% share). In passenger vehicles, gasoline-engine vehicles increased 6.3%...

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FIOM-CGIL union opposes Audi’s plan to sell Italdesign, citing job and industry impact in Italy On May 9, the FIOM-CGIL union announced that it opposes Audi's planned exit from Italdesign. In a statement, the union said that the company is a key part of Italy’s contribution to the VW Group and should be preserved and strengthened. The union will take all necessary steps to protect this important design and engineering center, including workin...

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0.3% to 38,505 units; Toyota with an increase of 27.0% to 27,256 units and Honda with an increase of 11.3% to 18,654 units. OEMs whose production declined in April compared to the previous year are Chrysler with a decrease of 46.7% to 21,069 units; BMW Group with a decrease of 27.1% to 5,282 units; VW with a decrease of 18.8% to 29,235 units; JAC with a decrease of 14.8% to 2,225 units; GM with a decrease of 9.6% to 71,337 units; Nissan with a de...

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atistics and Geography (INEGI). OEMs with increased exports in April included Toyota with a 36.4% increase to 28,542 units; GM with a 8.8% increase to 76,443 units; and Ford with a 1.0% increase to 31,914 units. OEMs with export declines in April included Mazda with a 60.9% decrease to 5,226 units; VW with a 44.4% decrease to 19,130 units; Mercedes Benz with a 43.9% decrease to 4,292 units; Chrysler with a 36.9% decrease to 16,413 units; Audi wit...

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Scout to source combustion engine for its range extender variants from Mexico During the Volkswagen Group's Q1 2025 earnings call on April 30, Volkswagen CFO Arno Antlitz confirmed that Scout will use existing combustion engines for the range extender systems in the Scout Traveler SUV and Scout Terra pickup truck produced in VW's engine plant in Silao, Mexico. Antlitz did not identify the specific engine but confirmed it would be naturally aspira...

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Vredestein provides OE fitment tire for VW Tiguan SUV in Europe On May 7, Apollo Vredestein announced that the Volkswagen Group had selected the Vredestein Wintrac Pro high-performance winter tire as original equipment (OE) for its Tiguan SUV in Europe. It is produced at Apollo Tyres’ Gyöngyöshalász plant in Hungary. Apollo Tyres Ltd will supply this tire in size 215/65 R17 99H specification. The tires will be fitted to Tiguan models at the ...

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23 April – 2 May 2025 and GlobalData are there to cut through the noise to bring you the real insight behind the biggest announcements. John Zeng (Director of Asian Forecasting) and Lancy Zhang (Powertrain Market Analyst) have shared their thoughts on some of the show’s biggest talking points. Volkswagen Group’s Innovative Strategy At this year’s auto exhibition, Volkswagen Group unveiled an innovative approach to enhancing their market ...

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s BU” (6.1H Hall) and “Harmony Intelligent Mobility” (5.2 Hall). Its solutions (smart driving, cockpit systems, sensors) power cars from Audi, BMW, Seres, Chery, and more, covering 80% of Chinese automakers. Not the Biggest Booth, But the Biggest Influence Traditional automakers like BYD and Volkswagen Group focus on selling cars; Huawei focuses on selling the “brain” of future cars. Startups such as Xiaomi and NIO lack Huawei’s full...

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VW resumes exports to Africa from Brazil On May 8, it was reported that Volkswagen do Brasil resumed vehicle exports to Africa with an initial shipment of 200 units of the New T‑Cross SUV to Cameroon, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Madagascar, Rwanda, and Senegal. The T‑Cross is produced at the São José dos Pinhais plant and shipped through the Port of Paranaguá, where Volkswagen operates its own terminal. The automaker's exports have surged by 78% i...

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ales (including trucks and buses) decreased 5.5% YOY to 208,704 units in April 2025. Vehicle sales in April consisted of 152,133 passenger cars; 15,025 light commercial vehicles; 9,345 trucks; and 2,201 buses. Among passenger vehicle sales by brand in the month, FCA sold 33,860 units (22.3% share), VW sold 26,691 units (17.5%), Hyundai sold 16,052 units (10.6%), GM sold 16,024 units (10.5%) and Toyota sold 12,499 units (8.2%). Among light commerc...

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Delta Automotive, Botswana to increase production of wiring harnesses for VW and Nissan vehicles On May 7, the African Development Bank announced that its USD 80 million credit line to the Botswana Development Corporation (BDC) for businesses in Botswana will help Delta Automotive Technologies to expand its operations.  Delta Automotive makes wiring harnesses for Volkswagen's Polo Vivo and Polo 270, and Nissan's H60 brands. It currently makes 12...

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Elli unveils Flexpole Plus fast charger, partners with UNITI to increase EV charging in Germany On May 7, Volkswagen Group Charging GmbH (Elli) introduced its next-gen Flexpole Plus DC fast charger at the 2025 Power2Drive trade fair in Munich. It offers flexible charging with improved payment options, making it ideal for public, business, and fleet use—especially in areas with limited grid capacity. Elli is partnering with UNITI, the German ass...

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CARIAD launches in-car app store for VW Group vehicles On May 7, CARIAD announced that it has created a scalable in-car app store to enhance entertainment in Volkswagen Group vehicles. It brings popular apps directly into the infotainment system, offering a seamless, phone-free digital experience tailored to each brand. It is built on Android Automotive OS, the store supports a growing ecosystem with market-specific apps and features. Drivers can...

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omakers, has become increasingly difficult to navigate. Slowing consumer demand and the rise of domestic Chinese brands, particularly in the Electric Vehicle (EV) segment, have hurt the profits of European OEMs. Legacy brands are facing margin erosion and declining market shares, with those such as Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, and BMW suffering heavy losses in 2024. Meanwhile, the US has turned increasingly protectionist. The Trump administration...

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Indonesian govt. boosts EV incentives to promote local content and R&D Reported on May 6, 2025, Indonesia’s Minister of Investment and Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) has announced enhanced incentives for EV manufacturers based on their level of local content (TKDN). The higher the TKDN, the greater the incentives provided. Currently, 7 EV manufacturers—VinFast, Volkswagen (VW), BYD, Citroen, AION, Maxus, and Geely—are esta...

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ed EBITDA for Q1 2025 was USD (329) million, compared to USD (798) million for the same period last year.    • The company achieved its second consecutive quarter of positive gross profit in Q1 2025, with  the USD 206 million of positive gross profit, unlocking a USD 1 billion investment from Volkswagen Group, which is expected to be funded on July 30, 2025.   • Rivian generated positive automotive gross profit of USD 92 million for Q1 ...

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ICF, Spain supports GEDIA to produce EV component for SEAT and Volkswagen On May 6, the Catalan Institute of Finance (ICF) financed GEDIA with a loan of EUR 8.4 million to develop a new key component for the electric vehicles that will be manufactured by Seat and Cupra in Martorell and Volkswagen in Pamplona from 2026. GEDIA will transform one of its warehouses in Santa Margarida i els Monjos (Alt Penedès) to house the new production line with t...

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sales of 377,889 units in the first four months of the year represented a 12.2% increase from the same period in 2024. Toyota sales decreased 6.6% to 8,285 units, Hyundai sales increased 35.1% to 7,912 units, Renault sales increased 19.9% to 6,825 units, Kia sales increased 31.1% to 6,258 units and VW sales decreased 8.8% to 6,189 units compared to April 2024. The best-selling cars in April 2025, in order of popularity, were the Dacia Sandero, Hy...

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