long light guides, PLEXIGLAS molding compounds provide excellent light transmission, flow properties, and heat resistance. The growing trend of illuminated emblems and ambient lighting relies on PLEXIGLAS Softlight. Examples include the Opel Grandland Electric with a lit rear brand name, the CUPRA Tavascan with its glowing hood logo, and SEAT Ibiza and Arona with colorful illuminated vents. A live demo at the fair will show how PMMA enables inno...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/13

rence at IAA Mobility Open Space, CUPRA will unveil a futuristic Showcar that represents its new design language. The concept blends human emotion and driving technology. CUPRA will also showcase the Tribe Editions of the Formentor, Leon, Leon Sportstourer, and Terramar at the Open Space. The CUPRA Tavascan and Born will also be on display in the Electric World Area of Open Space. Based on SEAT press release...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/17

CUPRA enhances EV experience with Smart Route Planner and new charging tariffs across Europe On July 1, SEAT upgraded its “My CUPRA” app with a new EV Route Planner for CUPRA Born and Tavascan models. The feature helps users plan trips with charging stops, ensuring smooth and efficient travel. Available on app version 2.7.1 or higher, the tool lets users set preferences such as battery level at arrival, minimum charge at the destination, and ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/02

t it has tested road safety alerts for connected vehicles of Volkswagen Group on the C-32 corridor in partnership with SEAT SA. It is the part of Catalunya's Connected and Smart Roads Programme which aims to develop safer, smarter, and more digitalized road networks. The tests, conducted on a CUPRA Tavascan, successfully sent alerts from the Future Road Lab Abertis traffic center using European C-ITS standards. Volkswagen Group vehicles with this...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/24

parking payments with ease, without leaving the vehicle. The service is powered by Parkopedia, with a comprehensive location database and Payment Platform for on-demand in-car payments across both on-street and off-street locations.  This new functionality is currently available on CUPRA Born and Tavascan models with the CUPRA Navi system across 17 European countries. The service is planned to be added to the remaining CUPRA range and SEAT mode...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/27

Euro NCAP announces results of Cupra, MG, and Ford cars On November 13, Euro NCAP tested three cars i.e., Cupra Tavascan SUV, MG HS SUV, and Ford Tourneo Courier MPV. MG HS achieved a five-star rating. It offers solid protection for pedestrians and cyclists, along with effective autonomous emergency braking (AEB) and a feature to prevent door-related accidents with cyclists. Ford Transit Courier van which is based on Ford Tourneo Courier earned a...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/14

Cupra Tavascan scores 5 stars in Euro NCAP On November 13, Cupra announced that its Tavascan SUV model achieved a 5-star score in Euro NCAP safety tests. The SUV features multiple safety systems and ADAS such as the traffic sign recognition system, adaptive and predictive cruise control (ACC), side or blind spot assist, drowsiness and fatigue detector, among others. The vehicle is also equipped with advanced active safety functions such as the au...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/14

Hankook Tire supplies iON evo for CUPRA Tavascan, e-SUV coupé Hankook Tire & Technology Co., Ltd. (Hankook Tire) has supplied its premium iON evo tire as original equipment for the new CUPRA Tavascan e-SUV coupé. The summer tire has been developed for maximum sportiness without any compromise on comfort, with a focus on noise reduction. Its noise level is less than 66 decibels, meeting the vehicle limit of 68 decibels. The tire also reduces rol...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/13

CUPRA unveils advanced driver-centric digital cockpit in Tavascan SUV On May 16, CUPRA announced that the Tavascan SUV features a driver-centric digital ecosystem with a 15-inch central infotainment screen angled towards the driver, a 5.3-inch digital cockpit, and an augmented reality head-up display projecting information 9.8 meters ahead. The design and development teams created an intuitive, customizable user experience by analyzing user data ...

News  Updated at: 2024/05/17

024. Combustion engine vehicles increased by 4% YoY to 1,970,000 units, offsetting the slight decline in all-electric vehicles. In 2024, the group plans to introduce over 30 new models, including various all-electric vehicles such as the Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer, ID. Buzz with a long wheelbase, CUPRA Tavascan, Audi Q6 e-tron, and Porsche Macan Electric variant. Based on Volkswagen press release...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/10

icient cars until the end of the combustion era. The Arona and Ibiza models will receive facelift versions in 2025, and an updated SEAT Leon is set to launch soon with technical and technological upgrades. The Ateca will also receive updates and its lifecycle extended. In 2024, CUPRA introduces the Tavascan, its second all-electric model, and the electrified SUV, Terramar. Updated versions of the Leon and Formentor models are also in the pipeline...

News  Updated at: 2024/03/22

such as PowerCo (battery partner). The Top Ten program is a short / medium-term strategy, and will lead to the Strategy 2035 plan in the long-term. In 2024, the Volkswagen Group will premier over 30 new models, a record for the company. Some of those models have already been announced, as the Cupra Tavascan, the new Skoda Octavia, the ID.Buzz, the VW ID.7 Pro, the Porsche Macan 4 Electric, and the Audi Q6 e-tron. The models for 2024 include ICE m...

News  Updated at: 2024/03/15

xibility, and scalability. The portfolio receives a significant upgrade in 2024, featuring popular models like Golf, Tiguan, Passat, Octavia, and Superb, often incorporating modern hybrid technology. New all-electric models include Porsche Macan Electric, Audi Q6 e-tron, VW ID.7, ID.7 Tourer, CUPRA Tavascan, and VW ID. Buzz, enriching the Group's offerings. Over 30 new product launches are planned in 2024, facilitated by robust platforms and supp...

News  Updated at: 2024/03/13

nits, led by China with 3,236,100 units, up 1.6% YoY. Its BEV sales increased 23.2% to 191,800 units with a market hare of 5.9%. In 2024, the Volkswagen Group will launch new models on the market, including many BEVs such as the Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer and the ID. Buzz with long wheelbase, the Cupra Tavascan, the Audi Q6 e-tron and the Porsche e-Macan. (VW Group press release on January 12, 2024)...

News  Updated at: 2024/01/13

Volkswagen starts production at Anhui plant and plans to export first EV model to Europe On December 30, multiple sources reported that Volkswagen (Anhui) Automotive Company Limited recently started production of the Cupra Tavascan electric SUV coupe which will be exported to Europe. In addition, a Volkswagen-branded model for the Chinese market will roll off the production line in 2024. Based on multiple sources...

News  Updated at: 2024/01/03

n, seat assembly, and JIS supply, the plant mainly provides seat solutions for VW Anhui models. The plant broke ground in April 2022 and was completed in October of the same year, with a total floor area of 13,000 square meters. It recently passed the China Compulsory Certification and the VW Anhui Tavascan project review. (From a Brose press release dated October 18, 2023)...

News  Updated at: 2023/11/01

Sennheiser, Germany develops audio technologies for CUPRA Tavascan On August 8, Sennheiser joined forces with CUPRA to deliver an outstanding immersive sound experience to CUPRA's first all-electric SUV coupe, the CUPRA Tavascan. Designed and developed in Barcelona, Tavascan will be produced at the Volkswagen Group's Anhui factory in China. The CUPRA Tavascan is equipped with a high-fidelity 12-speaker audio system, with Sennheiser bringing...

News  Updated at: 2023/08/10

CUPRA Raval. This was announced at Automobile Barcelona, held from 13 to 21 May 2023. The name serves as a tribute to the Raval neighborhood in the heart of Barcelona.Previously presented as the CUPRA UrbanRebel, the CUPRA Raval will be produced in Martorell from 2025.CUPRA also presented the CUPRA Tavascan, the brand's first 100% electric SUV, to the public for the first time at Automobile Barcelona. The model was premiered on April 21, 2023, in...

News  Updated at: 2023/05/11

CUPRA premieres all-new Tavascan electric SUV coupe On April 21, CUPRA announced the world premiere of its first all-electric SUV coupe, the CUPRA Tavascan, to be launched to the market in 2024. It is the second fully electric model after the CUPRA Born. Designed and developed in Barcelona, the CUPRA Tavascan will be produced at the Volkswagen Group’s Anhui factory in China and will be launched in 2024, with a yearly target of more than 70,000...

News  Updated at: 2023/04/24

SEAT revisits production plans, to launch 3 models in 2024 to 2025 In its annual report for 2022, SEAT S.A. announced to release 3 new models by 2025; CUPRA UrbanRebel, Terramar and Tavascan.Production of the CUPRA UrbanRebel will take place in Martorell, as part of the Strategic Project for Economic Recovery and Transformation (PERTE) relating to the Electric and Connected Vehicle (ECV).In 2025, CUPRA will launch the UrbanRebel. It has a 166 kW ...

News  Updated at: 2023/03/24