), 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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, Hyundai sold 15,709 units (9.9%) and Toyota sold 10,428 units (6.6%). Among light commercial vehicle sales by brand in the month, FCA sold 19,649 units (45.3% share), VW sold 4,860 units (11.2%), Toyota sold 4,577 units (10.6%), GM sold 4,370 units (10.1%) and Ford sold 3,439 units (7.9%). The VW Polo was the best-selling passenger vehicle in June with 11,492 sales, followed by the VW T Cross with 8,629 sales, Fiat Argo with 7,235 sales, Hyunda...

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5.8%). Among light commercial vehicle sales in June, Fiat sold 17,576 vehicles (40.8% share), VW sold 4,859 vehicles (11.3%), Toyota sold 4,577 units (10.6%), GM sold 4,369 units (10.2%), Ford sold 3,442 vehicles (8.0%), Renault sold 2,405 vehicles (5.6%), and RAM sold 2,252 vehicles (5.2%). The VW Polo was the best-selling passenger vehicle in June with 11,492 units, followed by the VW T-Cross with 8,629 units, Fiat Argo with 7,235 units, Hyunda...

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.0%), GM sold 16, 898 units (10.1%) and Toyota sold 11,293 units (6.7%). Among light commercial vehicle sales by brand in the month, FCA sold 21,960 units (46.7% share), VW sold 5,571 units (11.8%), GM sold 4,712 units (10.0%), Toyota sold 4,426 units (9.4%) and Ford sold 3,251 units (6.9%). The VW Polo was the best-selling passenger vehicle in May with 12,911 units, followed by the VW T-Cross with 9,410 units, Fiat Argo with 9,063 units, Hyundai...

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(5.6%). Among light commercial vehicle sales in May, Fiat sold 19,734 vehicles (42.1% share), VW sold 5,569 vehicles (11.9%), GM sold 4,711 units (10.1%), Toyota sold 4,426 units (9.5%), Ford sold 3,254 vehicles (7.0%), Renault sold 2,757 vehicles (5.9%), and RAM sold 2,541 vehicles (5.4%). The VW Polo was the best-selling passenger vehicle in May with 12,911 units, followed by the VW T-Cross with 9,410 units, Fiat Argo with 9,063 units, Hyundai...

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VW South Africa completes B segment SUV entry project at Kariega plant On May 27, Volkswagen Africa moved to the next stage in preparing its Kariega plant to build a new B segment SUV Entry model starting in 2027, after 4 weeks of facility upgrades. The model will join alongside the Polo and Polo Vivo on the same line. VW announced the plan in February 2025, revealing that 60% of the upgrade work had already been done during the December 2024 shu...

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od of 2024. The T‑Cross is Brazil’s best-selling SUV in 2025 with over 26,000 units sold domestically. Alongside Africa, Volkswagen do Brasil exports to 18 Latin American countries, with Argentina, Mexico, and Chile being the top destinations. The most exported models in 2025 so far include the Polo, Saveiro, New T‑Cross, and New Nivus. In 2024, Volkswagen do Brasil exported 90,142 vehicles, a 43% increase over 2023, reaffirming its positio...

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%), GM sold 16,024 units (10.5%) and Toyota sold 12,499 units (8.2%). Among light commercial vehicle sales by brand in the month, FCA sold 20,393 units (135.7% share), VW sold 5,618 units (37.4%), GM sold 4,508 units (30.0%), Toyota sold 3,936 units (26.2%) and Ford sold 3,361 units (22.4%). The VW Polo was the best-selling passenger vehicle in April with 10,932 sales, followed by the Fiat Argo with 8,444 sales, VW T Cross with 8,114 sales, Hyund...

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