FAW-VW, TEDA forge partnership for NEV model project On June 4, FAW Group announced the signing of a memorandum of cooperation on a New Energy Vehicle (NEV) model project between FAW-VW and the Tianjin Economic-Technological Development Area. According to the memorandum of cooperation, two NEV models based on VW Group’s new CMP (Compact Main Platform) platform will start production at FAW-VW Tianjin Branch in 2027. This will strengthen FAW-VW...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/06

s Li i8 mid-to-large-size battery electric SUV, Leapmotor’s B01 sedan, and AITO’s M8 SUV. European and American automakers: VW Group will exhibit three concept models, namely, the ID. Evo, a full-size SUV; the ID. Era, its first full-size range-extended electric SUV; and the ID. Aura, the first CMP (Compact Main Platform)-based concept battery electric model. Mercedes-Benz will make the global debut of the CLA L long-wheelbase battery electri...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/24

rs. Built on an 800V platform, it features zonal electronic architecture, wide range of new digital service, OTA updates at short intervals, and is part of the new ID. UNYX family. Lastly, the ID. AURA, developed by FAW-Volkswagen, is a compact electric notchback built on the Compact Main Platform (CMP), tailored for the price-conscious A-segment. It includes a humanoid AI assistant, smartphone-style UI/UX, and highly automated driving features. ...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/23

raffic environments. Built on a powerful System-on-Chip (SoC), the system can handle a wide range of driving situations. A VW model with this technology will launch in China by the end of 2025. In 2025, the tech will also roll out in compact models built on the China-specific Compact Main Platform (CMP). Currently, about 25% of new vehicles in China have Level 2 highway automation. By 2030, over 80% are expected to have Level 2+ systems, and arou...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/18

llantis’ Trnava plant in Slovakia. This is positive news for Serbian workers, as a new model could create jobs and support the local auto industry. However, production in Serbia will mainly handle extra demand rather than serve as a major hub. Citroën e-C3 and Fiat Grande Panda share Stellantis' CMP Smart Car platform for affordable EVs. While the Fiat Grande Panda is slightly larger, both models use the same propulsion system. Based on multip...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/26

s, 2 plug-in hybrid models, 2 extended-range models, and 1 fuel model. FAW-VW will promote the electrification process of the Jetta brand, and the first pure electric model will be launched in 2026. FAW-VW will introduce two pure electric models built on the locally developed Compact Main Platform (CMP), featuring the high-performance China Electrical Architecture (CEA) electronic architecture. The CMP platform's flexibility will also support two...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/17

Stellantis launches Citroen Basalt SUV in Argentina On January 11, Stellantis announced the launch of the Citroën Basalt in Argentina. The Citroën Basalt is built on the CMP platform with a 2.64 m wheelbase and comes in four versions: Live Pack, Feel, Shine, and First Edition. The first two versions feature a 115 hp VTi engine with 150 Nm of torque and a 5-speed manual transmission, while the Shine and First Edition versions are equipped with t...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/16

r version of the C3 hatchback with SUV-inspired design. Developed and manufactured in South America, it features the Turbo T200 engine delivering 120 hp and 200 Nm of torque, paired with a 7-speed CVT transmission offering three driving modes: Drive, Sport, and Manual.   The vehicle is buil on the CMP platform, allowing it to weight only 1,115 kg. The C3 YOU! Also received an improved suspension calibration, upgraded brakes, and optimized electr...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/11

-new Citroen Basalt in Brazil. The vehicle is the most affordable SUV on the market in the country, available in three versions: Feel, Feel Turbo 200 and Shine Turbo 200. The coupe SUV measures 4,343 mm long, 1,821 mm wide, and 1,585 mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,645 mm. The Basalt is built on the CMP platform with capacity for up to 5 passengers. The Feel version has a 1.0-liter Firefly gasoline engine delivering maximum output of 71 hp (gasoli...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/08

mped Peugeot 208 hatchback, which now features four ICE versions. The line is made up of the Active, Style, Allure and GT versions, featuring a design similar to that of the 2008 model. There were also changes to the front grille and the design of the taillights. The vehicle is built on Stellantis' CMP (Common Modular Platform) platform implemented at the El Palomar plant in Argentina. It offers two engine options: a 1.0-liter 75 hp with a 5-spee...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/13

Citroen presents Basalt model prior official launch in Brazil Reported on August 15, Citroen presented its Basalt SUV-coupe at Rio Innovation Week, although still with camouflage, being the last model of the C-Cubed line. The vehicle will be built on a simplified version of the CMP platform, which it shares with the C3 and C3 Aircross models. It will come with the 1.0-liter 130/125 hp engine and a 7-speed virtual CVT transmission. Production of t...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/22

XPeng enters strategic agreement on E/E architecture technical collaboration with Volkswagen Group On July 22, XPeng announced that it entered into a Master Agreement on E/E Collaboration with Volkswagen Group. Under the agreement, the two companies will jointly develop industry-leading E/E Architecture for all China-made vehicles based on Volkswagen’s China Main Platform (CMP) and Modular Electric Drive Matrix (MEB) platform. Under the E/E Arc...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/23

Stellantis builts all-new Lancia Ypsilon on Common Modular Platform On May 27, Stellantis announced that the all-new Lancia Ypsilon is built on the multienergy Common Modular Platform (CMP), which offers flexibility for electric and hybrid powertrains. The vehicle is powered by an electric motor of 156 hp and 51 kWh battery, it leads the premium hatchback B-segment with a range of up to 403 km, extending to over 500 km in the city. The hybrid ver...

News  Updated at: 2024/05/30

olio includes with PHEVs that offer over 100 km range. Complementing MQB and MEB architectures, VW is adding a local platform. VW China Technology Company is developing the Group’s first electric platform for China, with 4 models for the entry-level segment to be built on the China Main Platform (CMP) from 2026. ID.UX targets young customers, debuting with the ID.UNYX in 2024 that is scheduled to be launched in 2024. By the end of the year, the...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/26

Stellantis announces USD 270 million investment in Argentina and “Next level” strategy On April 25, Stellantis announced that its El Palomar plant, in Argentina, will receive USD 270 million investment for manufacturing the new Peugeot 2008. This investment complements the previously announced USD 320 million, used to transform the plant, and implement the CMP modular platform. The Peugeot 2008 will be the first SUV manufactured by Stellantis...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/26

cost parity with local competition for entry-level compact vehicles by 2026, targeting a segment expected to account for over 50% of China's total market. The Group plans to expand its full-electric portfolio in the compact segment through the Volkswagen brand and based on the China Main Platform (CMP), aiming to reduce costs by 40% by 2026. The introduction of “China Electrical Architecture” (CEA) will further streamline digital architectur...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/25

China’s software unit, aims to reduce development times by up to 30% to deliver innovations more quickly. The implementation of CEA standardizes Volkswagen's digital architecture for locally produced models, initially targeting vehicles on locally developed platforms like the China Main Platform (CMP). The collaboration with SAIC Volkswagen and FAW-Volkswagen aims to reduce complexity and control units, contributing to a 40% cost reduction for ...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/18

re, and Gigabit Ethernet for high-speed data transmission, leading to a highly integrated and cost-effective structure. It also supports efficient OTA updates for vehicles. Under the collaboration, XPeng and Volkswagen will integrate XPeng’s E/E Architecture into Volkswagen's China Main Platform (CMP). This jointly developed system will be implemented in Volkswagen electric vehicles produced in China from 2026. Based on XPeng press release on A...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/17

illion) in expanding its production and innovation hub in Hefei and accelerating the production of two VW-branded intelligent electric vehicles (EVs) co-developed with XPeng. Volkswagen (China) Technology Co., Ltd., a VW Group wholly-owned subsidiary in Hefei, is developing the China Main Platform (CMP), the first China-specific EV architecture. Based on this platform, VW Group will develop at least four models for the entry-level compact EV segm...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/15

MWC 2024: Rohde & Schwarz, Germany and Autotalks, Israel to present 5G-V2X test setup On February 13, Rohde & Schwarz and Autotalks announced that they will present jointly a 5G-V2X test setup at Mobile World Congress 2024 in Barcelona. Rohde & Schwarz will present a 5G-V2X test setup with the R&S CMP180 and a third-generation chipset from Autotalks Autotalks has used test expertise and equipment from Rohde & Schwarz to verify the performance of ...

News  Updated at: 2024/02/15