VW shows off production-ready all-new ID. Polo prototype On December 15, VW announced the ID. Polo, the first of four new small and compact electric cars priced from EUR 25,000, to be launched from 2026. The company said that a fleet of almost production-ready ID. Polo prototypes is covering the final test kilometres in numerous regions worldwide, with its world premiere just a few months away. The ID. Polo measures 4,053 mm x 1,816 mm x 1,530 mm...

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n. 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 Volkswagen ID. Polo. The battery systems will be transported automatically through a 600-meter bridge directly to the assembly area. The roof also holds 11,000 solar...

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units (48.5% share), VW sold 5,123 units (11.3% share), GM sold 4,498 units (9.9% share), Toyota sold 4,097 units (9.0% share) and Ford sold 3,269 units (7.2% share). The VW Tera was the best-selling passenger vehicle in November with 9,772 units, followed by the Chevrolet Onix with 9,524 units, VW Polo with 9,381 units, VW T-Cross with 9,016 units, Fiat Argo with 8,386 units, Hyundai Creta with 7,689 units, and Hyundai HB20 with 7,640 units. The...

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GM sold 4,495 units (10.0%), Toyota sold 4,097 units (9.1%), Ford sold 3,310 vehicles (7.3%), Renault sold 2,592 vehicles (5.7%), and RAM sold 2,545 vehicles (5.6%). The VW Tera was the best-selling passenger vehicle in November with 9,772 units, followed by the Chevrolet Onix with 9,524 units, VW Polo with 9,381 units, VW T-Cross with 9,016 units, Fiat Argo with 8,386 units, Hyundai Creta with 7,689 units, and Hyundai HB20 with 7,640 units. The...

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its (47.1% share), VW sold 6,463 units (11.7%), GM sold 5,312 units (9.6%), Toyota sold 5,310 units (9.6%) and Ford sold 4,066 units (7.4%). The VW Tera was the best-selling passenger vehicle in October with 10,162 units, followed by the Fiat Argo with 9,981 units, Hyundai HB20 with 9,687 units, VW Polo with 9,150 units, Hyundai Creta with 8,679 units, Chevrolet Onix with 7,439 units, and VW T-Cross with 7,113 units. The Fiat Strada was the best-...

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11 units (9.6%), GM sold 5,309 units (9.6%), Ford sold 4,085 units (7.4%), RAM sold 3,298 units (6.0%), and Renault sold 3,154 units (5.7%). The VW Tera was the best-selling passenger vehicle in October with 10,162 units, followed by the Fiat Argo with 9,981 units, Hyundai HB20 with 9,687 units, VW Polo with 9,150 units, Hyundai Creta with 8,679 units, Chevrolet Onix with 7,439 units, and VW T-Cross with 7,113 units. The Fiat Strada was the best-...

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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 CUPRA Raval and Volkswagen ID. Polo. It’s already being used to stamp parts for current models. The press uses the latest technology for high productivity and quick die changes, a...

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), Hyundai sold 18,722 units (10.5%) and Toyota sold 12,027 units (6.7%). Among light commercial vehicle sales by brand in the month, FCA sold 24,638 units (46.6% share), VW sold 8,156 units (15.4%), GM sold 5,042 units (9.5%), Toyota sold 4,199 units (7.9%) and Ford sold 3,883 units (7.3%). The VW Polo was the best-selling passenger vehicle in September with 10,647 units, followed by the Fiat Argo with 9,484 units, Hyundai HB20 with 8,796 units,...

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ales in September, Fiat sold 22,314 vehicles (42.2% share), VW sold 8,156 vehicles (15.4% share), GM sold 5,037 units (9.5% share), Toyota sold 4,201 units (8.0% share), Ford sold 3,906 vehicles (7.4% share), Renault sold 2,570 vehicles (4.9% share), and RAM sold 2,496 vehicles (4.7% share). The VW Polo was the best-selling passenger vehicle in September with 10,647 units, followed by Fiat Argo with 9,484 units, Hyundai HB20 with 8,796 units, VW ...

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nge. When the driver presses the accelerator, the inverter calculates and delivers the exact amount of current needed for the motor, ensuring maximum performance, efficiency, and safety. Built on a modular system, the inverter can be used in various models starting from entry-level cars i.e. VW ID. Polo, CUPRA Raval, and ŠKODA Epiq (shown in IAA Mobility 2025) to future high-performance cars with over 500 kW output. Software is key to unlocking ...

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%), Hyundai sold 16,616 units (9.6%) and Toyota sold 12,174 units (7.1%). Among light commercial vehicle sales by brand in the month, FCA sold 19,527 units (46.0% share), VW sold 5,361 units (12.6%), GM sold 4,035 units (9.5%), Toyota sold 3,574 units (8.4%) and Ford sold 3,419 units (8.1%). The VW Polo was the best-selling passenger vehicle in August with 12,908 units, followed by Fiat Argo with 10,097 units, Toyota Corolla Cross with 7,737 unit...

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ed battery cell, offering up to 450 km range. Despite shared tech, each car has a unique, brand-specific character. VW aims for a 20% market share in Europe’s growing small EV segment, equal to several hundred thousand sales per year. The VW brand will launch its new naming strategy, with the ID. Polo as the first vehicle to reflect the new approach. Established VW vehicle names will also be transferred to electric vehicles. Alongside EVs, VW c...

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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 electric hatchback developed under the codename ID.2all, and ID.Polo GTI. The Group also presented ID. Cross Concept and ID.Every 1 co...

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IAA Mobility 2025: CUPRA unveils camouflaged version all-electric Raval model On September 7, CUPRA unveiled the series-production Raval at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich. The compact electric urban car will debut in 2026, and production will begin soon in Martorell, alongside the future Volkswagen ID.Polo. The Raval is named after Barcelona’s El Raval district, known for its energy and bold character. The car’s camouflage design at the show fea...

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vehicle sales in August, Fiat sold 17,511 vehicles (41.5% share), VW sold 5,361 vehicles (12.7% share), GM sold 4,031 units (9.5%), Toyota sold 3,572 units (8.5% share), Ford sold 3,434 vehicles (8.1% share), Renault sold 2,471 vehicles (5.9% share), and RAM sold 2,101 vehicles (5.0% share). The VW Polo was the best-selling passenger vehicle in August with 12,908 units, followed by Fiat Argo with 10,097 units, Toyota Corolla Cross with 7,737 unit...

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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...

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ounced that it will showcase its latest models at the Festival of Motoring from August 29–31, 2025, at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit, South Africa. The highlight will be the new Golf 8 GTI, combining sporty performance with advanced technology. Other models on display include the all-new Tayron, Polo GTI Black Style, Polo Vivo 15 Edition, the new Transporter, and the powerful 222 kW Amarok. Visitors can also explore Volkswagen Commercial Vehic...

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its (8.9% share), and Toyota sold 12,042 units (6.6% share). Among light commercial vehicle sales by brand, FCA sold 21,645 units (44.7% share), VW sold 5,703 units (11.8% share), Toyota sold 5,370 units (11.1% share), GM sold 4,350 units (9.0% share), and Ford sold 4,234 units (8.7% share). The VW Polo was the best-selling passenger vehicle in July with 12,940 units sold, followed by the Fiat Argo with 9,966 units, VW T-Cross with 9,022 units, F...

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(5.3%). Among light commercial vehicle sales in July, Fiat sold 19,593 vehicles (40.7% share), VW sold 5,703 vehicles (11.8%), Toyota sold 5,370 units (11.2%), GM sold 4,347 units (9.0%), Ford sold 4,239 vehicles (8.8%), Renault sold 2,950 vehicles (6.1%), and RAM sold 2,164 vehicles (4.5%). The VW Polo was the best-selling passenger vehicle in July with 12,940 units, followed by the Fiat Argo with 9,966 units, VW T-Cross with 9,022 units, Fiat M...

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ember 31, 2026. The measure adjusts tax rates for passenger and light commercial vehicles based on sustainability and performance criteria. However, for the "Sustainable Car" category, a 0% IPI rate took effect immediately on July 11. Eligible models include the Fiat Mobi and Argo, Renault Kwid, VW Polo, Hyundai HB20 and HB20S, and Chevrolet Onix and Onix Plus, compact 1.0 vehicles that emit less than 83gCO2/km and are produced in Brazil. Their p...

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