r plant in Sanand, Gujarat.  The facility will supply Intelligent Power Modules to a California-based company, and a large share of its output is already booked for export. It will strengthen the electric vehicle ecosystem and heavy industry both in India and globally.  Based on PIB press release id 224727...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/01

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’...

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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...

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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

ed there and in Reasi, Jammu & Kashmir, and that recent liberalisation under the SHANTI framework and related amendments have opened parts of the critical minerals space to private participation while keeping strategic materials such as uranium under state control.  The dedicated “rare earth corridors” announced in coastal states, including Tamil Nadu, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, and Kerala, are intended to support mining, processing, research, ...

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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

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

2025, as imports capture a larger portion of the market. But is that the only factor at play? The chart above shows sales by origin as a proxy for European imports and exports: regional sales of European-built models are in blue, while the off-white line tracks sales of European-built vehicles outside of Europe. Taken together, the data suggests that the decoupling of sales and production is being driven by skyrocketing imports and stagnating ex...

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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

SAIC-VW unveils core technologies for ID. ERA lineup, with ID. ERA 9X SUV scheduled for end-March pre-order On March 16, SAIC-VW held an ID. ERA technology launch event in Shanghai, announcing that the ID. ERA 9X SUV, the prologue of the ID. ERA lineup, started mass production at the Ningbo plant and will be available for pre-order from March 30. The ID. ERA 9X measures 5,207mm long, 1,997mm wide, and 1,810mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,070mm. Eq...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/18

VW ID. Cross to launch in Europe in 2026 as affordable electric SUV On March 16, VW announced that the ID. Cross B segment electric SUV will be launched in Europe in autumn 2026. The affordable five-seater electric SUV can be currently seen in Amsterdam in a camouflage wrap. The vehicle comes with three power options i.e., 85 kW, 99 kW, and 155 kW, and two battery sizes i.e., 37 kWh and 52 kWh. It includes modern driver-assist features for comfor...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/17

ID. UNYX 08 electric SUV rolls off production line at VW Anhui On March 13, the ID. UNYX 08, the first cooperative vehicle model between VW Group and XPeng, rolled off the production line at VW Anhui. It is expected to be launched in the first half of 2026. As VW Group’s first full-size battery electric SUV with full-time connectivity, the ID. UNYX 08 features the world’s first VW 800V silicon carbide platform, a CATL battery, and XPeng’s V...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/16

dia conference, CEO Stefan Mecha showed the first design sketches of the updated Volkswagen Caddy and Volkswagen Multivan, which will have a refreshed exterior design and improved interiors. New features such as Vehicle-2-Load (V2L), Good Night Package, and camp mode will be added to the Volkswagen ID. Buzz, along with a long version of the ID. Buzz Cargo. Volkswagen Transporter and Volkswagen Caravelle will get plug-in hybrid versions. Whereas, ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/13

drivebuddyAI, India secures patent for in-vehicle facial recognition for commercial drivers On March 12, India-based drivebuddyAI received a patent for an AI-powered in-vehicle facial recognition system that identifies drivers inside moving commercial vehicles and tracks their driving hours in real time. The computer-vision system is designed to work in dynamic cabin conditions, replacing conventional key-based ID methods that fleets say can be i...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/13

mage of the all-new redesigned 2027 Atlas. The company will have a full reveal of the 2027 Atlas at the upcoming New York International Auto Show running from April 3-12. Volkswagen says the new Atlas will feature strong, muscular proportions and sleeker exterior surfacing. The Atlas is built alongside the Atlas Sport and electric ID.4 at the company’s plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee. (Volkswagen Group of America release on March 12, 2026)...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/13

VW teases ID.3 Neo and updates ID.4, ID.5, ID.7 with new features On March 12, VW announced that the successor to the ID.3 will launch as the ID.3 Neo, with its world premiere planned for mid-April 2026. The new electric compact model comes with updated software and new features such as improved Travel Assist with traffic light detection and One Pedal Driving. The ID.4, ID.5, and ID.7 are already available to order with the new software, added dr...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/12

Government of India panel flags gaps in EV incentives, PLI rollout and battery capacity On March 11, 2026, the Rajya Sabha Standing Committee on Industry said only 1,656,335 EVs had been incentivised under PM E‑DRIVE as of 31 January 2026, about 58.6% of the revised 2,826,634 target, with e‑trucks, e‑buses, and e‑ambulances still at zero and e‑rickshaws/e‑carts at just 3,602 units versus a 39,034 target. The panel flagged that around ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/12

Government of India eases FDI rules for land border nations On March 10, the Union Cabinet approved changes to foreign investment guidelines for countries sharing a land border with India, relaxing rules for small, non‑controlling stakes and tightening timelines for approvals in specified manufacturing sectors. Under the revised framework, “beneficial owner” will now be defined and tested in line with the Prevention of Money Laundering Rule...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/11

MOIA starts pre-series production of autonomous ID. Buzz AD in Hanover, Germany On March 4, MOIA, a subsidiary of Volkswagen Group, in a social media post, announced that the pre-series production of the autonomous ID. Buzz AD officially started at the Volkswagen Nutzfahrzeuge plant in Hannover, Germany. At the Hanover plant, the self-driving vehicles pass through the same production stages as all non-autonomous ID. Buzz models before the roof mo...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/05

First SAIC-VW EA211 range extender rolls off production line On March 2, SAIC-VW announced the recent roll-off of its first EA211 range extender. The product will debut in the ID. ERA 9X SUV, which will be available for pre-order at the end of the month. Built on the EA211 1.5T EVO II turbocharged engine, the EA211 range extender features a variable-geometry turbocharger for real-time airflow regulation in accordance with the operating conditions...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/04