Skoda launches locally assembled Kushaq SUV in Vietnam Announced on June 30, 2025, Skoda has begun sales of the locally assembled Kushaq in Vietnam. Built from CKD kits imported from India, the SUV benefits from synergies with Skoda’s Indian operations. The Kushaq features a robust MQB chassis with high-strength steel, a 115-PS 1.0L TSI turbo engine (178 Nm torque), 6-speed automatic transmission, and class-leading driver-assist technologies. T...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/01

VW Tera wins 5 stars at Latin NCAP safety tests On June 18, Volkswagen Brazil announced that the new VW Tera, produced in Taubaté, received the highest five-star rating in Latin NCAP's latest and most rigorous safety protocol.  Built on the MQB platform and featuring ultra-high-strength steel in key structural areas, the Tera was entirely developed in Brazil and is equipped with a wide array of safety features across all versions. These include...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/20

four-cylinder 2.0-liter TSI engine that powers the rest of the Tiguan range. The engine makes 268 hp at 5500 rpm, an increase of 67 hp over the other models, while torque increases from 207 lb-ft to 258 lb-ft, delivered between 1900 and 5400 rpm. The new-for-2025 Tiguan was fully redesigned on the MQB evo platform with all-new sheet metal that features a shorter rear overhang and higher, more powerful nose than the second-generation Tiguan. The ...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/18

Škoda Auto India launches new-gen Kodiaq 3 row 4x4 D segment SUV On April 17, Škoda Auto India launched the new generation Kodiaq 4x4 SUV at a starting price of INR 4.69 million. The SUV is powered by a 2.0-litre TSI gasoline engine delivering 150 kW of power and 320 Nm of torque, paired with a seven-speed DSG automatic transmission that distributes power to all four wheels. Built on the MQB37 platform, Kodiaq is offered in Sportline and Selec...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/17

  The São José dos Pinhais (PR) plant will build a brand-new pick-up     •  The Taubaté (SP) plant is already producing the Tera SUVW     •  The São Carlos (SP) engine plant will build a new, more efficient and innovative engine for hybrid vehicles. The offensive has a new platform (MQB Hybrid Project) that is flexible and sustainable, developed with the participation of Volkswagen do Brasil Engineering especially for the South A...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/15

Volkswagen India launches Tiguan R-Line SUV On April 14, Volkswagen India launched the all-new Tiguan R-Line SUV, priced at INR 4.9 million. Built on the MQB EVO platform, it is powered by a 2.0-litre TSI EVO engine, delivering 204 PS of power and 320 Nm of torque. It is paired with a 7-speed DSG transmission and 4-motion all-wheel-drive system. It also features dynamic chassis control (DCC) pro and vehicle dynamics manager (XDS), which enable wh...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/14

port innovation, decarbonization, and new products across its four plants, including the launch of the SUV Tera, a locally developed entry-level SUV, now in production and set for export to over 25 countries. Upcoming launches also include the Nivus GTS, Golf GTI, and Jetta GLI. Additionally, a new MQB Hybrid platform is being developed with Brazilian engineering input to enhance safety, connectivity, and flexibility, cementing Volkswagen’s com...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/05

VW Group joins Valeo and Mobileye to enhance driver assistance in its future MQB vehicles Volkswagen Group has cooperated with Valeo and Mobileye to enhance the advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) up to Level 2+ in its upcoming MQB platform-based vehicle portfolio. Launching in the next few years, the cooperation aims to improve safety and driving comfort while reducing complexity and streamlining procurement across multiple brands. Valeo w...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/25

VW launches 2025 all-new Tiguan compact SUV in Mexico On March 14, VW Mexico launched the 2025 all-new Tiguan compact SUV in Mexico. The vehicle is equipped with a 1.4-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine producing 150 hp and 250 Nm of torque, paired with a 7-speed DSG transmission. It is produced at Puebla plant in Mexico on the MQB evo platform and will be available in a two-row configuration for the North American region. The SUV boasts a rede...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/19

and wrap-around waistlines to present a dynamic, magnificent yet trendy, modern appearance. The model is equipped with an ultra-large sunroof, a venting sunshade, and a 553L rear trunk. It measures 4,773mm long, 1,789mm wide, and 1,469mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,731mm. The VA7 is based on the VW MQB (Modular Transverse Toolkit) platform. Powered by a 110kW/250Nm EA211 1.4T turbocharged engine, a 7-speed DSG (Direct Shift Gearbox) transmission...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/16

VW starts production of third generation Tiguan at Puebla plant in Mexico On December 17, Volkswagen de México began producing the third-generation 2025 Tiguan at its Puebla plant, with Mexico as its initial market. Built on the MQB evo platform, the 2025 Tiguan boasts a redesigned body, longer wheelbase, and advanced features such as an updated infotainment system, larger screens, and new safety technologies. Equipped with 150 kW and 200 kW EA8...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/19

Skoda starts production of Kylaq at Chakan facility in Pune, India On December 13, Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited started production of Skoda Kylaq at its state-of-the-art Chakan facility in Pune.  Kylaq is its first sub-4-meter SUV, developed to meet the evolving preferences of Indian customers. This is the Group’s fifth model to be built on the robust MQB-A0-IN platform with high levels of localization. Deliveries of the Skoda K...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/13

aillights and an illuminated Volkswagen badge continue the theme at the rear. The redesigned dashboard features décor which varies by trim and borders the Volkswagen Digital Cockpit, accompanied by an 8-inch semi-floating infotainment display. The Taos is built in Puebla, México on Volkswagen’s MQB platform. The 2025 Taos is 175.9 inches long and 72.5 inches wide. The front-wheel-drive Taos is 64.5 inches tall, and has a wheelbase of 105.9 in...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/12

VW to manufacture third generation Tiguan in Mexico On November 22, it was announced that VW will manufacture the third generation Tiguan model at its plant in Puebla, Mexico. The all-new 2025 Tiguan, known as Tayron in Europe and China, is built on the new MQB Evo platform with a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder turbocharged engine with 201 hp for the United States market. Details for the Mexican version will be released eventually by VW. One of the biggest...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/26

VW debuts all-new 2025 Tiguan for North America at LA Auto Show On November 20, Volkswagen of America unveiled the all-new 2025 Tiguan, with bolder styling, more power, and enhanced fuel efficiency, for North America at the Los Angels Auto Show. The third-generation 2025 Tiguan is offered exclusively in a two-row configuration for the North American region, built on the MQB evo platform with all-new sheet metal, a shorter rear overhang, and a sli...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/22

Volkswagen Africa to launch all-new Tayron SUV On November 20, Volkswagen Group Africa announced that it is finalizing plans to launch the all-new Tayron SUV in South Africa. Built on the MQB Evo platform shared with the third-generation Tiguan, the Tayron fits between the Tiguan and Touareg in Volkswagen’s SUV lineup. The Tayron is 231 mm longer than the Tiguan, with a 115 mm longer wheelbase, offering space for a third-row of seating and 345 ...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/20

Skoda Auto India launches all-new Skoda Kylaq On November 6, Skoda Auto India unveiled the all-new Skoda Kylaq, its first model in the popular sub-4-metre segment, which accounts for nearly 50% of sales in the Indian car market. The vehicle is the first Skoda model in India to adopt elements of the brand’s new Modern Solid design language, and the third offering based on the MQB-A0-IN platform. It will hit the roads in early 2025. Its price sta...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/06

Skoda Auto India reveals Kylaq SUV preview ahead of November launch On October 15, Skoda Auto India unveiled a preview of its upcoming Kylaq subcompact SUV, scheduled for a global debut on November 6, 2024.  Built on the MQB-A0-IN platform shared with the Kushaq and Slavia, the Kylaq will feature a 1.0 TSI engine delivering 85 kW of power and 178 Nm of torque, paired with either a six-speed manual or automatic transmission.  Measuring 3,995 mm ...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/15

week of November 11-17, 2024, and is expected to last until March 2025, making this the longest technical stoppage in the history of the automaker. Workers dedicated to the assembly of the Tiguan are expected to have a mandatory break and be reassigned to other areas. The Tayron model will have the MQB Evo platform and will be a hybrid model. Its testing phase began in June 2024 to ensure that the vehicle meets the required technical description....

News  Updated at: 2024/10/09

VW introduces revised 2025 Jetta, Jetta GLI for U.S. On September 3, Volkswagen announced the new, updated for 2025 Jetta and performance-tuned Jetta GLI for the U.S., with revised styling, interior refinements, and new technology.  Underpinned by Volkswagen’s MQB platform, the Jetta is complemented by a revised front fascia that features new upper and lower grille designs that emphasize the Jetta’s athleticism. New LED headlights, as well a...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/04