SEAT Martorell plant, Spain begins mass production of EV battery systems On March 25, SEAT & CUPRA started mass production of battery systems at its Martorell plant, Spain. These batteries will power electric models made there, including the VW ID. Polo. The battery systems use the VW Group’s Unified Cell, a global battery platform designed to work across different brands, regions and vehicle segments. The E-Box, known as the brain of the batte...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/25

share) and Renault sold 8,383 units (6.0% share). Among light commercial vehicle sales by brand in the month, FCA sold 19,867 units (54.3% share), Toyota sold 3,493 units (9.5% share), VW sold 3,063 units (8.4% share), GM sold 2,733 units (7.5% share) and Ford sold 2,615 units (7.1% share). The VW Polo was the best-selling passenger vehicle in February with 7,517 units, followed by the Fiat Mobi with 6,560 units, Fiat Argo with 6,478 units, Chev...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/07

mercial vehicle sales in February, Fiat sold 17,881 units (49.3% share), Toyota sold 3,493 units (9.6% share), VW sold 3,062 units (8.4% share), GM sold 2,730 units (7.5% share), Ford sold 2,615 units (7.2% share), RAM sold 2,035 units (5.6% share), and Renault sold 1,639 units (4.5% share). The VW Polo was the best-selling passenger vehicle in February with 7,517 units, followed by the Fiat Mobi with 6,560 units, Fiat Argo with 6,478 units, Chev...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/05

in the month, FCA sold 19,232 units (51.0% share), Toyota sold 4,246 units (11.2% share), VW sold 3,081 units (8.2% share), GM sold 2,938 units (7.8% share) and Ford sold 2,857 units (7.6% share). The VW T-Cross was the best-selling passenger vehicle in January with 5,741 units, followed by the VW Polo with 5,699 units, Fiat Argo with 5,177 units, VW Tera with 4,992 units, Chevrolet Onix with 4,948 units, Chevrolet Tracker with 4,532 units, and ...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/07

Toyota sold 4,246 vehicles (11.4%), VW sold 3,081 units (8.2%), GM sold 2,935 units (7.9%), Ford sold 2,859 vehicles (7.7%), Renault sold 2,298 vehicles (6.2%), and RAM sold 2,224 vehicles (6.0%). The VW T-Cross was the best-selling passenger vehicle in January with 5,741 units, followed by the VW Polo with 5,699 units, Fiat Argo with 5,177 units, VW Tera with 4,992 units, Chevrolet Onix with 4,948 units, Chevrolet Tracker with 4,532 units, and ...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/04

andland Electric and Astra Electric, including a new Astra Electric, which is coming soon. Citroën Germany is offering subsidies on all its electric models, including the ë-C3 Aircross, ë-C4, C5 Aircross Electric and Plug-In Hybrid, ë-Berlingo, and ë-Spacetourer. VW will also introduce the ID. Polo this year as an entry-level electric model, priced under EUR 25,000. Overall, six new electric models will be launched in Germany and Europe in 2...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/21

10.0% share), gasoline vehicles were up 11.7% to 114,236 units (4.5% share), hybrid vehicles (HEVs) were up 105.5% to 109,819 units (4.3% share), plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) were up 52.7% to 95,236 units (3.7% share) and electric vehicles (EVs) were up 30.4% to 80,381 units (3.1% share). The VW Polo was the best-selling passenger vehicle in full-year 2025 with 122,672 units, followed by Fiat Argo with 102,630 units, VW T-Cross with 92,837 uni...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/16

for introducing a new class of BEV that will be attractive to many OEMs due to the supercredits it will provide and to prospective buyers as it may benefit from a special fiscal support package. Already we are seeing much activity in the small BEV market and presumably these cars, such as VW’s ID.Polo, are the ones that will fall into the new category. The acquisition cost of them versus comparable traditional alternatives has been closing – ...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/14

ll-year 2025 light commercial vehicle sales, Fiat sold 229,757 vehicles (41.6% share), VW sold 70,499 vehicles (12.8%), GM sold 52,800 units (9.5%), Toyota sold 50,100 vehicles (9.1%), Ford sold 41,978 vehicles (7.6%), Renault sold 31,936 vehicles (5.8%), and RAM sold 29,431 vehicles (5.3%). The VW Polo was the best-selling passenger vehicle in full-year 2025 with 122,672 units, followed by Fiat Argo with 102,630 units, VW T-Cross with 92,837 uni...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/14

VW, fastest growing brand in Argentina in 2025 On January 5, it was reported that Volkswagen Group announced that its Volkswagen brand was the fastest-growing brand in the local automotive market in 2025. According to company executives, the brand increased registrations by around 30,000 units compared with 2024, driven mainly by strong sales of the Amarok, Taos, and Polo models, with additional momentum from the recently introduced Tera during t...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/09

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

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...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/15

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...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/12

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...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/09

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...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/05

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-...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/14

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-...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/06

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...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/31

), 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,...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/09

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 ...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/04