Volkswagen CEO talks of 'massive' U.S. investments, says tariff talks constructive On May 30, Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume said the company wants to make more big investments in the U.S., adding that recent tariff talks with the U.S. government have been "fair" and "constructive". “So far, we have had absolutely fair, constructive discussions,” Blume said “I was in Washington myself and we have been in regular dialogue ever since.”, noting...

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VW extends U.S. pricing guarantee through June amid tariffs On May 28, Volkswagen of America said it will continue to maintain current vehicle sticker prices now through June as it continues to face the impact of U.S. tariffs. “In an effort to keep vehicles affordable 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...

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windows, give weather updates, or chat casually. The assistant learns your habits over time. For example, if you turn on seat heating every morning, it might suggest doing it automatically in the future. It can also learn preferences for climate, phone calls, and music—with driver’s permission. Volkswagen’s upcoming ID. AURA sedan in China will launch a new AI-based driver assistance system. Developed by CARIAD and Horizon Robotics at their...

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BMW, Mercedes-Benz, VW reportedly in talks with U.S. government over possible tariff deal On May 28 and 29, multiple U.S. media reported that BMW, Mercedes-Benz and VW are in talks with the Trump administration on a possible import tariff deal, hoping to gain some leverage from their U.S. investments and exports to soften the tariff costs, according to three people familiar with the matter. The German OEMs hope that the talks with the U.S. Depart...

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f gas. In Brazil, Scania is switching from natural gas to biomethane to cut 250 tons of carbon dioxide each year. At MAN Trucks, a switch from coal boilers to district heating in Nuremberg cuts 14,000 tons of carbon dioxide annually. Its Munich plant is moving from natural gas to geothermal energy. Volkswagen Truck & Bus now powers its Resende plant in Brazil with renewable electricity and plans to do the same at its plant in Querétaro, Mexico.M...

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QNX Hypervisor 8.0 is poised to bring the valuable benefits of QNX SDP 8.0, driving the next generation of automotive technology. QNX is trusted as the software foundation by leading OEMs and Tier 1s worldwide, including BMW, Bosch, Continental, Dongfeng Motor, Geely, Honda, Mercedes-Benz, Toyota, Volkswagen, and Volvo.  (BlackBerry release on May 28, 2025)...

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It scans documents, checks how well they meet requirements, and provides summaries. While employees still review the results, the tool saves up to 30% of their time. It will be used in drivetrain and battery production planning from the summer 2025, with plans for wider rollout within Audi and the Volkswagen Group. Audi has launched a new AI tool called "IRIS" at its Ingolstadt and Neckarsulm plants. It uses cameras to check if technical labels ...

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y sales were down 0.2% in April to 242,728 units and Italy sales were up 2.7% to 139,142 units. France, UK and Spain were down 5.6%, down 10.4% and up 7.1% respectively. The sales volume of the top five groups in April increased 0.6% year-on-year to 743,727 units (69.0% market share). Of these, the VW Group was up 0.1% to 296,869 units (27.6% share) and Stellantis was down 0.5% to 165,826 units (15.4% share). Renault Group was up 1.1% to 110,513 ...

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ely. The models on the list are energy-saving passenger vehicles, energy-saving heavy-duty commercial vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric passenger vehicles, battery electric commercial vehicles, plug-in hybrid commercial vehicles, and fuel cell electric commercial vehicles of automakers such as SAIC-VW, Dongfeng Motor Corporation, FAW Group, BYD, and Chery. From an MIIT press release...

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Four ex-VW managers convicted of fraud over 'Dieselgate' scandal in U.S. On May 26, four former managers at Volkswagen were convicted of fraud over the diesel emissions scandal at the Braunschweig Regional Court, nearly a decade after U.S. authorities discovered manipulated software on millions of cars. The case dates back to September 2015, when it was discovered in the U.S. that VW had installed software in its diesel cars to cheat on emissions...

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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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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles adds eight-seater variant in Multivan lineup On May 26, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles announced that it is adding an eight-seater option to its Multivan lineup, joining the existing five-, six-, and seven-seat versions. With three individual seats in both the second and third rows, the new model offers greater flexibility and comfort for larger groups. All rear seats can be individually moved or removed to keep the...

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VW Brazil launches all-new sub-compact SUV Tera On May 26, VW Brazil launched the Tera, an all-new sub-compact SUV developed and manufactured entirely in Brazil at its Taubaté plant. The Tera SUV debuts with two powertrains: a 1.0-liter MPI engine delivering 84 hp, and a 1.0-liter TSI engine with 116 hp. Manual transmission is standard for MPI and TSI versions, while Comfort and High trims come with a 6-speed automatic gearbox. Regarding safety,...

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VW introduces ID.4 in Mexico On May 23, Volkswagen officially launched the ID.4 in Mexico, marking its entry into the country’s electric vehicle market with its first all-electric SUV. Built on the MEB platform, the ID.4 features a dual-motor AWD version that delivers 335 hp and 545 Nm of torque, powered by an 82-kWh battery offering up to 423 km range. It has a sleek, aerodynamic design, LED lighting, illuminated emblems, and a spacious “Ope...

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nformation Technology (MIIT) released the 394th list of the “Announcement on On-road Motor Vehicle Manufacturers and Products”. A number of products of independent automobile brands such as BYD and Dongfeng Motor Corporation, as well as joint-venture automobile brands such as GAC Honda and SAIC-VW, have officially passed the declaration process. From an MIIT press release...

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Euro NCAP awards top safety ratings to 7 new models On May 21, Euro NCAP tested the latest models from Audi, Dacia, Ford, MG, Opel/ Vauxhall, Peugeot, Renault, Tesla, Voyah, and Volkswagen for crash protection, crash prevention, and post-crash safety. Seven models earned top 5-star ratings, i.e., Audi A5 PHEV, Audi Q5, Volkswagen Tayron, MG MGS5 EV, Tesla Model 3, Toyota C-HR PHEV, and Voyah Courage. The Kia EV3 also got 5 stars when fitted with ...

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etre automated bridge is also under construction to transfer batteries directly to the assembly line, keeping production efficient and continuous.With an investment of EUR 300 million, the battery plant will have a capacity of 300,000 units per year. It will supply batteries for the CUPRA Raval and VW ID.2all — both electric urban cars to be made at Martorell — helping to reduce costs, improve logistics, and lower emissions. Another big step ...

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Lumax had acquired a 75% stake in IAC India through its wholly owned subsidiary, Lumax Integrated Ventures Private Limited (LIVE). IAC India, incorporated on March 11, 2008, is a Tier-1 supplier of interior systems and components to major automotive OEMs in India, including Mahindra, Maruti Suzuki, Volkswagen, and Volvo Eicher Commercial Vehicles. Based on Lumax Auto Technologies' stock exchange notification...

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pany names while being fully integrated into Autoneum’s Business Group Asia to leverage synergies. Together with the recent acquisition of Jiangsu Huanyu Group, this transaction expands Autoneum’s Business Group Asia customer base to include other major Chinese vehicle manufacturers such as FAW-VW, FAW-Audi, FAW-Toyota, and Geely. It also supports Autoneum’s medium-term target of generating 20% of Group revenue in Asia. (From a press releas...

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ery center in Pudong, it is scheduled for opening in October 2025. Settled in the Waigaoqiao Automotive Theme Park are display and service centers of many well-known automotive brands, including Audi’s largest global flagship center, BMW’s largest Chinese flagship center, and Lexus, Volvo Cars, VW, and Toyota’s service centers. From information on the SHFTZ website...

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