VW Anhui launches ID. UNYX 07 electric hatchback On May 23, VW Anhui launched the ID. UNYX 07 battery electric hatchback. The model is available in the Pure and Pure SE variants priced at CNY 129,900 and CNY 139,900, respectively. The ID. UNYX 07 measures 4,853mm long, 1,852mm wide, and 1,566mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,826mm. The ID. UNYX 07 is built on the CEA architecture and features a single-motor RWD layout. Equipped with a single 170kW/3...

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tery electrode technologies. The two technologies focus on enhancing electrochemical performance, energy density, and charging capability of rechargeable Li-ion batteries, and are intended for commercialization in electric mobility, among other sectors. Based on the PIB India press release (Release ID: 2264257)...

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vate sector were deliberated upon, including proposed support mechanisms such as Credit Guarantee and Interest Subvention. Credit Guarantee schemes reduce lender risk, while Interest Subvention lowers loan costs, helping boost the adoption of electric commercial vehicles. Based on PIB press release id 2263430...

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conductor chips. The facility has been set up with an investment of over INR 1.5 billion. It is spread over 57,000 sq. ft. and equipped with Class 10K and 100K cleanrooms. The facility will package memory chips for products such as Micro SD and flash storage, along with LED driver ICs, eSIMs, and RFID products. It has an annual packaging capacity of 60 million semiconductor units with SPECS-supported projected capacity of about 43 million units. ...

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VW unveils all-new ID. Polo GTI with 424 km range On May 15, VW revealed the all-new ID. Polo GTI at the 24h race at the Nurburgring, Germany. The vehicle measures 4,096mm in length, 1,816mm in width, 1,513mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,599 mm. 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...

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Ministry of Heavy Industries, India extends REPM scheme bid deadline On May 15, the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) extended the bid submission deadline for its global tender under the Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Sintered Rare Earth Permanent Magnets (REPM Scheme), citing demand from multiple stakeholders for additional time. The revised timeline is as follows: government responses to bidder queries by June 9, 2026; Bid Due Date extende...

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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,...

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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...

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users to discover, access, and pay for charging across multiple charging networks through a single interface. The PM E-DRIVE Scheme, with a total outlay of INR 109 billion, has earmarked INR 20 billion specifically for public charging infrastructure.  Based on the PIB India press release (Release ID: 2260367)...

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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...

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obalt with safe and digitalised collection systems, mixed chemistry handling, and pilot-scale demonstration of innovative processes. The programme also targets second-life applications for batteries and the inclusion of the informal sector in logistics. Based on the PIB India press release (Release ID: 2258320) ...

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onics markets. Of the 10 previously approved ISM projects, two have commenced commercial shipments from India, with two more expected shortly. The government has also extended design infrastructure support to 315 academic institutions and 104 start-ups. Based on the PIB India press release (Release ID: 2258116)...

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SEAT Martorell plant starts battery production for Cupra Raval and VW ID. Polo EVs On May 4, SEAT & Cupra announced that its battery assembly plant in Martorell, Spain, called Workshop 20, supports the VW Group’s MEB platform. It builds batteries for Cupra Raval and VW ID. Polo. Each battery has 468 parts. The cells act like the heart, the aluminium case is like the skeleton, the EBOX works as the brain, and the outer covers act like skin. The ...

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h in the financial services business. The decline in operating result was mainly due to special expenditures in the Brand Group Core, Brand Group Trucks, and higher US tariffs. The operating result was negatively affected by special expenditures, particularly costs related to the discontinuation of ID.4 production at the Chattanooga plant, Tennessee, and higher U.S. import tariffs. Although vehicle sales grew in South America (+3%), Western Europ...

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VW reveals all-new ID. Polo B segment electric hatchback On April 29, VW unveiled the all-new ID. Polo, an all-electric version of the Polo B segment hatchback. The all-new ID.Polo will be built at the Martorell plant, Spain using the MEB+ platform. The all-new ID. Polo is compact and measures 4,053 mm x 1,816 mm x 1,530 mm (LxWxH) and 2,600 mm of wheelbase. It has a bigger trunk of 441 liters. With the rear seats folded, space increases to 1,240...

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India-New Zealand FTA eliminates tariffs on Indian auto components and engineering exports On April 27, India and New Zealand signed a Free Trade Agreement, concluded in a record 9 months from the announcement of negotiations on March 16, 2025. The FTA eliminates pre-FTA peak tariffs of up to 10% on Indian engineering goods and auto components exported to New Zealand, providing zero-duty market access across all tariff lines. India's engineering ...

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Auto China 2026: VW Group showcases 4 new EV models and “Agentic AI” platform at Media Night On April 21, VW Group revealed four new models before Auto China 2026, at the Group Media Night. These include: ID. UNYX 09 is a 5-meter electric sedan which is developed with Xpeng, offers smart tech, AI features, and advanced ADAS. ID. AURA T6 is a new electric mid-size SUV built on a China-specific platform, offering L2 driving features and over-t...

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is was unveiled and is scheduled for official launch on May 15. The XPeng GX is also making its auto show debut. Among European and American OEMs, BMW, MINI, and BMW Motorrad are presenting a total of 16 new models, including four world premieres and eight China debuts. Volkswagen is showcasing the ID. AURA T6, built on the locally developed China Electronic Architecture (CEA). Mercedes-Benz is participating with 40 models, including the global d...

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MOIA America, Beep to expand autonomous mobility in U.S. with VW ID. Buzz On April 24, MOIA America, an autonomous mobility technology company within the Volkswagen Group, and Beep, Inc., a leading shared autonomous mobility services provider, announced a strategic partnership centered on introducing autonomous mobility for public transit operators in multiple U.S. markets over the next decade, beginning in Orlando, Florida. Through this partners...

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VW Commercial Vehicles updates ID. Buzz with AWD variant and new features On April 22, VW Commercial Vehicles announced that it has updated the VW ID. Buzz with new features and a new variant. The 250 kW ID. Buzz Pro 4MOTION (AWD) variant with an increased maximum trailer weight is added. The normal wheelbase version uses a 79 kWh battery, while the longer wheelbase version gets a larger 86 kWh battery. The van now comes with improved driving tec...

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