SEAT opens new battery assembly plant in Martorell, Spain On December 12, SEAT & CUPRA opened their new battery system assembly plant at the Martorell factory in Spain. The plant was built in over two years with an investment of EUR 300 million. It covers 64,000 square meters and can assemble one battery system every 45 seconds i.e., up to 1,200 per day or 300,000 per year. Starting in 2026, the plant will supply batteries for the CUPRA Raval and...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/12

VW converts Dresden plant into Innovation Campus, to end ID.3 EV production by 2026 On December 4, Volkswagen announced that it is preparing to transform the Transparent Factory in Dresden, Germany, into an innovation campus. Starting next year, and in partnership with the Free State of Saxony and Dresden University of Technology, the site will focus on fields such as AI, robotics, microelectronics, and chip design. A letter of intent has been si...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/04

Indian Government disburses INR 16.3 billion subsidy under PM E-DRIVE Scheme On December 2, the Ministry of Heavy Industries announced that it has disbursed INR 16.3 billion in subsidies under the PM E-DRIVE Scheme till November 23, 2025. 1,500 e-buses have been allocated to Mumbai, and 2,800 e-buses have been allocated to Delhi. Other than Mumbai, 1,000 e-buses have been allocated to Pune, in Maharashtra. An allocation of INR 5 billion has been ...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/04

Government of India updates about CMVR prototype testing and recall rules On December 3, 2025, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways highlighted that under Rule 126 of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, every vehicle manufacturer or importer in India must submit a prototype of each motor vehicle model to designated test agencies to obtain a compliance certificate before the vehicle can be sold. The Ministry also pointed to Section 110A...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/03

Euro NCAP tests 23 new models ahead of 2026 standards On November 19, Euro NCAP tested 23 new car models ahead of its updated 2026 testing standards. These include everything from electric SUVs to luxury coupés and family cars. Out of the 23 vehicles, 18 of the models earned a 5-star rating. Although many cars now achieve 5 stars, the real difference comes from the percentage scores in each of Euro NCAP’s four safety categories. These measures...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/19

“Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies” (RV Tech) is making good progress on a modern zonal architecture for future software-defined vehicles (SDVs). Volkswagen plans to use the SDV architecture in its upcoming SSP-based EVs. Rivian will use the JV’s technology for future models such as R2, R3, and R3X, and to keep the software for its current vehicles up to date. RV Tech is now preparing reference vehicles from Volkswagen, Scout, and Au...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/13

VW Anhui releases information on ID. UNYX 08 electric SUV On November 10, VW Anhui released the information on the ID. UNYX 08 battery electric SUV poised for launch in 2026. The ID. UNYX 08 measures 5,000mm long, 1,954mm wide, and 1,672mm or 1,688mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,030mm. The ID. UNYX 08 is equipped with a single 230kW motor or front 140kW and rear 230kW motors, delivering a top speed of 200km/h. A CATL lithium-iron phosphate battery...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/13

SEAT upgrades new high-tech PXL press in Martorell plant, Spain On October 30, SEAT announced that it has transformed the new PXL press at the Martorell plant in Spain, as part of broader upgrades in model design, staff training, and modernised facilities. The facility has six presses that are more efficient, powerful, and digitally connected. Among the most advanced in the world, the press can produce up to 4 million body parts a year for the CU...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/31

e, if necessary, according to a UAW press release, against the company as negotiations drag on over the UAW’s first labor contract at the Tennessee plant. A strike deadline has not been set and the UAW bargaining committee has continued to seek further negotiations with VW management, the union said. VW said it submitted its last, best and final offer to the union on September 17 and would not continue bargaining. The union sent a counterpropos...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/31

Wayve, UK, presents Rig3R for ego-motion and 3D structure estimation On October 15, Wayve announced that it has developed a new model, Rig3R, that enables accurate and robust 3D reconstruction for multi-camera rigs. Rig3R is the first learned method to explicitly leverage rig constraints when available. Rig3R extends geometric foundation models such as VGGT with the advantage of rig awareness, leveraging rig information when available, and inferr...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/16

welds on the car’s body failed, weakening the structure and reducing protection. The car scored 69% for Adult Occupant Protection, with concerns about safety at higher speeds. Other issues included weak airbag pressure, dashboard injury risks, and no measures to prevent front passengers from colliding in side impacts. The Cadillac OPTIQ performed strongly, earning a five-star rating. It scored 83% for Adult Occupant Protection, 81% for Child O...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/16

VW Group reports sales growth of 1.0% amid BEV sales jump by 33.1% in Q3 2025 On October 10, VW Group announced its sales results for Q3 2025 and YTD 2025 (January - September 2025). Sales volume in Q3 2025 was up by 1.0% YoY to 2,198,800 units compared to 2,176,300 in Q3 2024. In YTD 2025, the sales increased by 1.2% to 6,604,100 units compared to 6,524,400 units in YTD 2024. For the battery electric vehicle (BEV) segment, the sales in Q3 2025 i...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/13

Volkswagen of America reports Q3 2025 U.S. sales down 6.0% in tariff-challenged times On October 1, Volkswagen of America announced that its Q3 2025 sales in the U.S. decreased 6% year-over-year to 87,705 units compared to Q3 2024 in a challenging environment of tariffs and disrupted trade patterns. All of VWoA’s passenger cars and half of its SUVs are imported into the U.S. Despite the decrease in overall VW brand sales, SUV sales increased by...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/02

VW to temporarily halt production at German plants amid slowing EV sales On September 25, multiple sources reported that Volkswagen is temporarily halting production at several German plants due to weak demand, especially for electric cars. At the Zwickau plant in Saxony, where the ID.3 and Cupra Born are built, production will stop for a week starting October 6, 2025. The Emden plant, which produces the ID.4 and ID.7, has reduced working hours ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/26

VW raises U.S. prices on 2026 models up to 6.5% On September 19, multiple sources reported that Volkswagen of America is raising starting prices on most 2026 models as it continues to deal with President Trump’s tariffs. The latest price increases by VW range from 2.9 to 6.5 percent, depending on the model. The company released 2026 model-year pricing on the Jetta compact sedan, Taos subcompact crossover, Golf GTI and Golf R, and Atlas and Atla...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/24

IAA Mobility 2025: VW Group targets 20% share of Europe’s small EV market with new electric Urban Car Family On September 8, VW Group announced that it is expanding its lead in Europe’s EV market with the new Electric Urban Car Family at IAA Mobility 2025. It includes two VW models plus one each from CUPRA and Škoda, starting at around EUR 25,000 plus entry-level model ID. EVERY1, priced at EUR 20,000, with a market launch set for 2026. All ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/09

IAA 2025：IAA Mobility 2025 opens in Munich, Germany On September 8, IAA Mobility 2025 opened in Munich, Germany. The event is open to the press on September 8 and to the public on September 9-14. From local German manufacturers, BMW unveiled the new BMW iX3 – the first model based on the Neue Klasse platform. Mercedes-Benz will also debut the new electric version of its all-new GLC D-segment electric SUV. VW Group unveiled ID. Polo, B segment...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/09

Government of India clears INR 15 billion incentive scheme for critical mineral recycling On September 3, 2025, the Union Cabinet approved an INR 15 billion Incentive Scheme under the National Critical Mineral Mission to build domestic recycling capacity for critical minerals. The six-year programme (FY 2025-26 to FY 2030-31) targets e-waste, lithium-ion battery scrap, and other secondary sources such as catalytic converters from end-of-life vehi...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/04

IAA Mobility 2025: VW brings Polo and GTI names into EV segment with new ID. models On September 3, VW announced that it will start using names for its electric vehicles (EVs), while keeping the same names for combustion models. The first car under this plan will be the ID. Polo, which is based on the ID. 2all concept. VW will also bring the sporty GTI brand into its electric range. The “ID.” name stands for advanced tech and electric mobilit...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/04

Government of India slashes GST on cars, bikes, and auto parts to 18% On September 3, during its 56th meeting, the GST Council approved comprehensive tax reforms for India’s automotive industry. Key changes include: Small petrol, LPG, and CNG cars (≤1,200 cc, ≤4,000 mm): GST cut from 28% to 18%. Diesel cars (≤1,500 cc, ≤4,000 mm): GST cut from 28% to 18%. Motorcycles (≤350 cc) and three-wheelers: GST cut from 28% to 18%. Hybrid vehic...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/04