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

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

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

IAA Mobility 2025: VW Group to showcase Electric Urban Car Family and future mobility On September 1, VW Group announced that it will showcase its latest innovations at IAA Mobility in Munich from September 7-12, 2025. With new model debuts, advanced technologies, and smart mobility ideas, VW and its brands are setting the direction for the future of mobility. Opening (September 7): As the media preview before the official opening of the IAA, th...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/02

IAA Mobility 2025: VW to present four new models On August 21, VW announced that it will present four new models at IAA Mobility 2025. A fully electric compact SUV will have its world premiere at Odeonsplatz. The concept vehicle will offer a glimpse of a new member of the electric ID. family from Volkswagen. Its production version will complete the Electric Urban Car Family of the Brand Group Core. It is a concrete preview of an affordable EV in ...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/22

VW ID.3 battery excels in ADAC test in Germany On July 15, Volkswagen announced that its ID.3 Pro S electric vehicle retained 91% of its original net battery capacity after 160,000 kilometers of intensive endurance testing by ADAC in Germany. The test, conducted over four years at the Landsberg am Lech facility, used rapid charging for over 40% of sessions and often left the battery fully charged between drives, conditions typically avoided to pr...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/16

VW launches ID.3 GTX FIRE+ICE limited special edition in Europe On July 9, Volkswagen announced the launch of the ID.3 GTX FIRE+ICE, a limited-edition electric hatch developed in collaboration with luxury sportswear brand BOGNER FIRE+ICE.  The ID.3 GTX FIRE+ICE is offered with two powertrains: 210-kW and 240-kW, both producing 545 Nm of torque. The most powerful version accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.7 seconds and reaches 200 km/h. Both fea...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/10

VW sales down 1.4% in 2024 worldwide On January 9, VW announced the 2024 sales of its VW brand, delivering around 4.8 million units worldwide, 1.4% less than in 2023. VW brand leads the market in Germany, with a market share of 19.1%. The best sold models were the Golf, T-Roc, Tiguan, Passat and Polo. In the BEV segment, the brand accounted for 16.3% of new registrations, an increase of 2.8 percentage points in 2023. The brand also boasts a broad...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/10

VW reaches agreement with unions for positioning itself competitively for future On December 20, VW Group announced the "Zukunft VW [Future Volkswagen]" agreement with IG Metall and the Works Council, a comprehensive strategy to enhance competitiveness, ensure job security, and lead in sustainable mobility. The agreement focuses on cost reduction, capacity adjustments, and technological advancements. By 2030, VW aims to become the globally leadin...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/21

VW launches affordable pure trims for ID.3, ID.4, and ID.5 On December 2, VW introduced entry-level Pure variants for the ID.3, ID.4, and ID.5 models with updated pricing and specifications: ID.3 Pure features 170 hp motor, 52 kWh battery, and provides 388 km range. It charges at 7.2 kW (AC) in around 8 hours or 145 kW (DC) in around 20 minutes. Pricing starts at EUR 21,300. ID.4 Pure features 170 hp motor, 55 kWh battery, and provides 363 km ra...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/03

Volkswagen opens orders for ID.3 GTX and GTX Performance models On August 6, Volkswagen opened orders for the sportier ID.3 GTX and the new ID.3 GTX Performance, which delivers output of 210 kW and 240 kW respectively from V6 turbo engines and produces a maximum torque of 545 Nm. It accelerates 0 to 100 km/h in 5.7 seconds and has a top speed of 200 km/h. It features a 79 kWh lithium-ion battery, chargeable from 10% to 80% in 26 minutes, and prov...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/06

2024 China NEV-APEAL Study: International brands, domestic startups lead On May 30, J.D. Power, a market research company, released the 2024 China New Energy Vehicle - Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (NEV-APEAL) Study. The 2024 study is based on responses from 9,937 NEV owners who purchased their vehicle between June 2023 and January 2024. The study includes 105 models from 48 different brands and was fielded from December 2023 throu...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/05

VW announces three new ID.3 versions; begins pre-sales of new GTX, Pro, Pure models On May 30, VW announced the expansion of the ID.3 range with the incorporation of three new versions: The ID.3 GTX is equipped with the new Performance drive with an output of 210 kW and maximum torque of 545 Nm. The 79-kWh lithium-ion battery offers up to 604 km of range and can be charged at DC fast-charging stations up to 185 kW, recharging from 10% to 80% in 2...

News  Updated at: 2024/05/31

Hutchinson develops new elastomer compound for sealing solution for EV heat pumps Hutchinson S.A. (Hutchinson) has developed a new elastomer compound for Volkswagen, designed to meet the sealing needs of the components used in EV heat pumps applications, using the R744 refrigerant (CO2). The new material, jointly developed with the Volkswagen Group and a major OEM in thermal management systems, is able to withstand high-pressure applications up t...

News  Updated at: 2024/05/24

China to launch 2024 campaign for rural spread of NEVs On May 15, five Chinese government bodies including the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) jointly issued a notification of organizing and launching a 2024 campaign for the rural spread of New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) to step up strengthening NEV consumption and use in rural areas. The campaign will run from May to December, 2024, during which NEVs suitable for the rural mar...

News  Updated at: 2024/05/17

Volkswagen’s Poznań, Poland plant targets carbon neutrality by 2040, produces one hundred million components On May 10, Volkswagen Group Polska announced that Volkswagen Poznań Foundry will be completely neutral in terms of carbon dioxide emissions by 2040. It is introducing further pro-environmental solutions that enable it to reduce energy and water consumption. At present, it uses 100% renewable sources. The heat generated in the foundry...

News  Updated at: 2024/05/10

VW unveils ID.3 Pro S model with enhanced power and extended range On May 2, Volkswagen unveiled an upgraded ID.3. In the German market, the ID.3 Pro S now delivers 170 kW as standard, while customers in other markets can decide after purchase whether they want to increase the basic output from 150 kW to 170 kW via function-on-demand. It accelerates 0 to 100 km/hr in 7.1 seconds and extends the WLTP range to 559 km. The ID.3 Pro S optimizes energ...

News  Updated at: 2024/05/03

VW to scale back EV production, may change 50% target for 2030 The Volkswagen (VW) Group unveiled a forecast for the fiscal year ending December 2024, saying that its sales will increase a maximum of 5% from the EUR 322.3 billion (JPY 52.14 trillion) in the previous year, and its operating profit will remain at around last year’s level of 7.5%. In 2024, the group will introduce more than 30 models, but as its sales of electric vehicles (EVs) ar...

News  Updated at: 2024/03/15

Volkswagen unveils ID.3 GTX and ID.7 GTX Tourer sporty electric models On March 13, Volkswagen unveiled the ID.3 GTX and ID.7 GTX Tourer models, expanding its lineup of sporty GTX models. These electric vehicles feature unique exterior designs, distinct front and rear light signatures, sporty interior details, and powerful performance drives. The GTX label, introduced in 2021, signifies the sportiest models in Volkswagen's all-electric ID. produc...

News  Updated at: 2024/03/14

VW to cancel ID.3 production in Wolfsburg On March 8, multiple sources reported that Volkswagen is canceling ID.3 production in the Wolfsburg plant due to low demand for electric vehicles. Earlier, VW was planning to produce this model in Wolfsburg in the summer. However, VW will continue to build the ID.3 exclusively in Zwickau and Dresden. Based on multiple sources...

News  Updated at: 2024/03/11