GlobalData blog: European light vehicle production and sales decouple as Chinese imports take off Despite the trials and tribulations of recent years, European Light Vehicle (LV) sales and production have largely shared the same fate, with both contracting by a CAGR of 3.8% and 4%, respectively, in 2019-23. However, since then, the relationship has started to diverge, with regional output declining by 3.9% in 2024 and 1.5% in 2025, while sales in...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/23

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 Atlas teased ahead of New York Auto Show reveal On March 12, Volkswagen Group of America presented a teaser image 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 ...

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

Innoviz, Israel, to accelerate Level 3 and Level 4 automotive activity On February 25, Innoviz Technologies Ltd. announced that in 2026, it will advance its Level 3 programs with the VW group and Mobileye, and on Level 4 programs with Daimler Truck, Mobileye, VW and others. Several customer Level 4 programs are slated for SOP later in 2026, including the VW ID Buzz, followed by L3 programs in 2027. Amidst strong interest in Level 4 programs, mult...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/26

CARIAD and Horizon Robotis, China JV CARIZON to develop Level 2-4 ADAS for China On February 12, CARIAD announced that it is developing Level 2, Level 2++, and Level 3/4 driver assistance systems for China with its Chinese partner Horizon Robotics JV CARIZON. VW Group will also use its first self-designed system-on-chip (SoC), built with Horizon Robotics, to power future ADAS technologies. In 2026, CARIZON will expand its capabilities with Level ...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/13

Government of India ramps up exploration and mining of rare-earth minerals On February 3, 2026, the Minister of Coal and Mines informed the Rajya Sabha that India is stepping up exploration, mining, and value addition of rare-earth minerals. The Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research (AMD), a constituent unit of the Department of Atomic Energy, is conducting exploration along coastal and inland placer sands as well as in hard ro...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/04

l be excluded when calculating Central Excise duty, improving tax treatment for cleaner fuels in commercial and fleet vehicles. An INR 10,000 crore SME Growth Fund was proposed to create "future champion" MSMEs, benefiting smaller automotive and EV component suppliers. The East Coast Industrial Corridor will be developed with a node at Durgapur, and 4,000 e-buses will be provided to support electric bus deployment in the East and Northeast region...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/02

On January 28, 2026, researchers at the International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials (ARCI) announced the development of a high-voltage supercapacitor based on dual-functional porous graphene carbon nanocomposite (PGCN) electrodes. The supercapacitor can operate at 3.4V, overcoming the 3.0V limitation of conventional supercapacitors. The PGCN-based supercapacitor stores 33% more energy than conventional devices w...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/29

Stellantis Germany and VW welcome Germany’s new EV subsidies On January 19, Stellantis Germany and VW welcomed the German government’s new subsidies for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. Thanks to low leasing rates and programs such as “Electric All In,” electric cars are becoming more affordable. For Opel, the focus is on electric models such as the Grandland Electric and Astra Electric, including a new Astra Electric, which is comin...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/21

First SAIC-VW 9-series flagship SUV model named “ID. ERA 9X” On January 9, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) reported the first vehicle model of SAIC-VW’s new ID. ERA lineup. Named the “ID. ERA 9X”, the vehicle model also serves as VW Group’s first 9-series flagship in the world. The 9 in the name signifies supremacy, the largest size among VW vehicle models, and the positioning of a flagship. The X impl...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/19

VWCV to expand 2026 lineup with new ID. Buzz Cargo and enhanced Transporter range On January 15, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (VWCV) announced it plans to expand its lineup in 2026. This includes launching the ID. Buzz Cargo with a long wheelbase. The Multivan and California models will also receive a fully modernized cockpit, refreshed design, and updated drivetrains. In 2026, the new Transporter range will include 13 body styles, 11 powertrai...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/15

GlobalData blog: Preliminary assessment of the EU Light Vehicle CO2 roadmap changes In brief, the 16th of December 2025 proposed changes (yet to be negotiated and finalised among stakeholders) to the existing framework for the elimination of CO2 from new LV on-road emissions include the following: A bank/borrow mechanism around the 2030 target allowing an average of the 2030-32 achievements to be used, effectively extending the deadline for comp...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/14

Volkswagen reveals new ID. Polo interiors with retro displays On January 3, Volkswagen unveiled the all-new ID. Polo, offering a first look at the interior of its future models. The design introduces improved clarity, quality, and intuitive controls based on familiar VW patterns. A new software generation adds updated features, while a retro display brings 1980s charm. The ID. Polo features a cockpit with a clear horizontal layout and two large d...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/05

India archives incentivization targets for electric three-wheelers (L5) under PM E-DRIVE scheme On December 31, the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) announced that the targets set by the MHI for the electric three-wheelers (e-3Ws) (L5) segment have been met (288 thousand units) ahead of time under the PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) Scheme. The incentivization for e-3Ws (L5) has been closed post Decem...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/02

Embotech, Switzerland and CARIAD showcase safe autonomous driving in VW ID.3 On December 16, Embotech, Switzerland, and CARIAD announced that they have completed a proof of concept showing that Embotech’s Automated Vehicle Marshalling (AVM) system works smoothly with CARIAD’s software. The test was carried out using a Volkswagen ID.3. The results show that production-ready autonomous driving and parking can operate safely and efficiently in c...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/17

China releases 24th list of “Catalog of New Energy Models Eligible for Vehicle Purchase Tax Breaks” On December 15, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) released the “Catalog of New Energy Models Eligible for Vehicle Purchase Tax Breaks (24th List)”. The selected battery electric vehicle models consist of 78 passenger vehicles (including VW Group’s ID. UNYX 08 and Chery Exeed’s Sterra ET7), 43 buses, 53 tru...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/17

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