VW to halt production at Puebla plant in Mexico On November 28, it was reported that Volkswagen de México will suspend production of the Jetta, Taos, and Tiguan at its Puebla plant throughout December. The production line will suspend operations on a staggered schedule. The Taos line suspension will begin on December 4, when only the first shift will work. By December 5, production of the Taos will completely stop. The Jetta and Tiguan lines wil...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/04

Hankook Tire supplies Ventus evo SUV tires as OE for VW Tiguan and Tayron Hankook Tire & Technology Co., Ltd. (Hankook Tire) has supplied the Ventus evo SUV tires as original equipment (OE) for Volkswagen’s Tiguan and Tayron models. The Tiguan is available with six tire sizes ranging from 17 to 20 inches, while the Tayron is offered with five sizes. The development and fine-tuning of the tires took place at Hankook Technology Center in Hanover...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/10

ounced that they are monitoring the situation or actively working with suppliers to mitigate any risks from a potential shortage. So far, none of these OEMs have announced any closures or reductions in vehicle production due to a shortage in Nexperia chips. Volkswagen did stop build of the Golf and Tiguan in its Wolfsburg facility for a day on October 24, 2025, but stated that this closure was long-planned and reportedly not a result of chip shor...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/31

VW to implement technical stoppage at Puebla plant in Mexico On October 23, it was reported that Volkswagen de México will implement a one-day technical stoppage at its Puebla plant on Monday, October 27, affecting production lines for the Jetta and Tiguan models. According to the Independent Union of Volkswagen Automotive Industry Workers of Mexico (SITIAVW), the suspension will include all three shifts. Employees affected by the stoppage will ...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/25

VW to halt Golf production at Wolfsburg plant amid global chip shortage On October 22, multiple sources reported that VW will pause Golf production at its Wolfsburg plant, Germany, from October 29, 2025, due to a microchip shortage caused by the US-China trade dispute. Other Wolfsburg models, including the Tiguan, Touran, and Tayron, may also face stoppages, though the duration is unclear. Production at other German plants in Emden, Hannover, and...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/24

VW to halt production in Mexico to adjust to market demand On October 15, VW reported the implementation of a technical stoppage at its Puebla plant on Friday, October 17, affecting production of the Jetta and Tiguan models. According to the Independent Union of Volkswagen Automotive Industry Workers of Mexico, SITIAVW, the suspension will apply only to the second and third shifts, while the first shift will continue operating normally, resulting...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/17

Volkswagen South Africa introduces second-generation T-Roc SUV On October 14, Volkswagen South Africa showcased the second-generation T-Roc, with updated design and modern features. As the third member of Volkswagen’s SUV lineup after the Tiguan and Tayron, the new T-Roc is built on the latest MQB platform. It comes with standard LED headlights or optional IQ.Light LED matrix units, a white illuminated VW badge, and a slim light strip in front....

News  Updated at: 2025/10/14

its compared to Q3 2024 in a challenging environment of tariffs and disrupted trade patterns. All of VWoA’s passenger cars and half of its SUVs are imported into the U.S. Despite the decrease in overall VW brand sales, SUV sales increased by 6%, led by strong ID.4 EV sales and increased Atlas and Tiguan sales. Sales of the Chattanooga, Tennessee-built electric ID.4 jumped 176.0% from Q3 2024 to 12,470 units. Sales of the Atlas SUV, also built i...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/02

riffs. The latest price increases by VW range from 2.9 to 6.5 percent, depending on the model. The company released 2026 model-year pricing on the Jetta compact sedan, Taos subcompact crossover, Golf GTI and Golf R, and Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport crossovers. VW has not yet released pricing for the Tiguan, ID.4 or ID.Buzz. Pricing on the 2026 Jetta base S trim is up 4.3% to USD 25,270, from the 2025 model year, and the base FWD Taos is up 3.9% ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/24

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News  Updated at: 2025/09/23

W 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 continues to update combustion models, showing the new T-Roc in Munich, and adding refreshed Tiguan, Tayron, and Passat. With this mix of combustion and electric cars, VW is rolling out a modern, versatile vehicle lineup for the second half of...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/09

s jumped 13.9% to 5,200 units (6.3% share), Audi sales dropped 22.4% to 4,820 units and Mercedes-Benz rose 3.1% to 4,551 units (5.5% share). The best-selling cars in August 2025 were Ford Puma (2,457 units), Kia Sportage (1,785 units), Tesla Model Y (1,650 units), Tesla Model 3 (1,593 units) and VW Tiguan (1,526 units). Compared to last August, gasoline-engine car sales decreased 14.2% to 37,373 units (45.1% share), battery-electric vehicle (BEV)...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/05

the 2.0 TSI mild hybrid. A high-performance T-Roc R is also planned. Every 1.5 and 2.0 mild hybrid will use a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox (DSG). Inside, the T-Roc gets upgraded materials, soft-touch surfaces, and advanced tech. The dashboard is covered in a new fabric, and features from the larger Tiguan and Tayron models have been added, including improved drive profile control. A head-up display is available for the first time in this class. I...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/27

Volkswagen South Africa opens pre-orders for new Tayron SUV On August 7, Volkswagen South Africa opened pre-orders for the all-new Tayron, a 7-seater SUV positioned between the Tiguan and Touareg. It is 4.79m long and features a 1.4 TSI engine which generates output of 110 kW paired with a 7-speed DSG gearbox, delivering 250 Nm of torque between 1,500–3,500 rpm. The range starts with the Tayron base (5-seater only), which includes Eco LED headl...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/08

reased 7.5% to 9,028 units (6.4% share), Audi sales fell 7.3% to 8,738 units (6.2% share) and BMW sales plunged 18.2% to 8,089 units (5.8% share). The best-selling cars in July 2025 were Kia Sportage (4,482 units), Ford Puma (4,409 units), Nissan Juke (3,077 units), MINI Cooper (2,629 units) and VW Tiguan (2,527 units). Compared to last July, gasoline-engine car sales decreased 14.7% to 66,271 units (47.3% share), battery-electric vehicle (BEV) s...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/06

VW to implement two technical stoppages in Mexico due to lower U.S. demand On July 17, it was reported that Volkswagen de México will implement two technical stoppages at its Puebla plant over the next two weeks due to production adjustments and lower demand, particularly from the U.S. The stoppages will affect the Jetta and Tiguan production lines from July 21 to 25 and from July 28 to August 1. The first week is part of VW’s annual summer br...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/17

ordable for our customers, the brand will cover today’s increased costs,” VWoA said in a statement, saying it will “make pricing decisions that ensure our vehicles remain affordable” after June.   VW imports three vehicles from Mexico: the Jetta compact sedan, Taos subcompact crossover and Tiguan compact crossover. The Tiguan was redesigned for the 2025 model year and is currently arriving at dealerships. The Puebla-built models are comp...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/31

Silao, Mexico. Antlitz did not identify the specific engine but confirmed it would be naturally aspirated and not turbocharged. A likely choice is a naturally aspirated engine of the EA211 family with a 1.6-liter displacement. The Silao plant makes the combustion engines for the VW Jetta, Taos, and Tiguan assembled in Mexico. The plant also supplies engines for the VW Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport assembled in Chattanooga.  The Scout EREV models p...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/10

Vredestein provides OE fitment tire for VW Tiguan SUV in Europe On May 7, Apollo Vredestein announced that the Volkswagen Group had selected the Vredestein Wintrac Pro high-performance winter tire as original equipment (OE) for its Tiguan SUV in Europe. It is produced at Apollo Tyres’ Gyöngyöshalász plant in Hungary. Apollo Tyres Ltd will supply this tire in size 215/65 R17 99H specification. The tires will be fitted to Tiguan models at the ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/09

VW plans extra weekend shifts at Wolfsburg plant, Germany in May-July On April 17, multiple sources reported that VW is increasing production at its main Wolfsburg plant with extra shifts planned for 16 days on weekends from May 10 to July 6 due to strong demand for its vehicles. All production lines at the plant will be involved. The factory mainly builds the Golf and Tiguan, along with the Touran and Tayron. A total of 16 extra shifts are sched...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/18