CARIAD builds one digital platform for all Volkswagen Group cars On July 16, CARIAD announced that it is building a shared digital platform for all Volkswagen Group brands, including Audi, Porsche, and Volkswagen. This platform supports the creation and delivery of connected car features across the entire fleet. With internet-connected vehicles, new features and updates such as navigation, entertainment, and safety functions can be added continuo...

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IAA Motility 2025: CUPRA to reveal Raval EV and new showcar On July 17, CUPRA announced that it will share its future vision through several exciting events in IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich starting from September 7, 2025.At the Volkswagen Group Media Event on September 7, 2025, CUPRA will reveal the camouflaged series-production version of the CUPRA Raval, which is an all-electric urban car, set to launch in 2026. On September 8, 2025, during the ...

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ogy (MIIT) released the 396th list of the “Announcement on On-road Motor Vehicle Manufacturers and Products”. A number of products of independent automobile brands such as BYD, Dongfeng Motor Corporation, and FAW Group, as well as joint-venture automobile brands such as Beijing Hyundai and SAIC-VW, have officially passed the declaration process. From an MIIT press release...

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vehicles, energy-saving light-duty commercial vehicles, energy-saving heavy-duty commercial vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric passenger vehicles, battery electric commercial vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric commercial vehicles, and fuel cell electric commercial vehicles of automakers such as SAIC-VW, Dongfeng Motor Corporation, BYD, Great Wall Motor, and Chery. From an MIIT press release...

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FAW-VW to start production of four new platform-based NEV models at Changchun site On July 12, FAW Group signed an agreement on deepening strategic cooperation with the Changchun Municipal People’s Government at Jilin Nanhu Hotel to bolster the high-quality of the automotive industry. Under the agreement, FAW-VW will start the production of four New Energy Vehicle (NEV) models based on a new VW Group platform and equipped with the CEA (China El...

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VW ID.3 battery excels in ADAC test in Germany On July 15, Volkswagen announced that its ID.3 Pro S electric vehicle retained 91% of its original net battery capacity after 160,000 kilometers of intensive endurance testing by ADAC in Germany. The test, conducted over four years at the Landsberg am Lech facility, used rapid charging for over 40% of sessions and often left the battery fully charged between drives, conditions typically avoided to pr...

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December 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. Thei...

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Turkish vehicle sales up 12.0% and production up 7.8% in June The Automotive Manufacturers Association (OSD) announced that Turkish vehicle sales of 122,508 units in June 2025 represented a 12.0% increase over June 2024. According to the data from Automotive Distributors Association (ODD), VW sales were 10,526 units in June (8.9% market share), Fiat sales were 10,032 units (8.5% share), Renault sales were 9,900 units (8.4% share), Ford sales were...

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VWCO unveils Constellation 20,480 4x2 in Brazil On July 10, it was reported that Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus (VWCO) unveiled the Constellation 20,480 4x2, marking its entry into the extra heavy-duty truck segment. The new model features the powerful 13-liter D26 engine delivering 480 hp and 2,400 Nm of torque and is designed for short- and medium-distance logistics, with a gross combination weight of up to 60 tons. Equipped with a reinforced ...

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IAA Mobility 2025: Volkswagen Group to unveil affordable EVs and advance technologies On July 10, Volkswagen Group announced that it will showcase new technologies and several world premieres at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich in September 2025. The theme is “Tech for the People,” focusing on bringing the best vehicles, technologies, and digital services. Before the IAA officially begins, Volkswagen will launch its next-generation affordable elec...

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IAV, Germany establishes shielded test chamber for cybersecurity in operation On July 7, IAV announced that it has established a test chamber at the Gifhorn site that is hermetically shielded from radio networks. Vehicles up to the size of medium-duty vehicles, such as the largest version of a VW Crafter or Ford Transit, can fit in the "shielding chamber." It is part of the Cybersecurity Lab.  Since no radio waves penetrate inside, none escape o...

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Jetta unveils VS8 SUV On July 10, Jetta, an FAW-VW sub-brand, unveiled the VS8 midsize SUV. Designed with a body style with a strong sense of power, the VS8 features iconic frameless light clusters to present a highly recognizable front fascia. Inside is a driver-oriented cockpit, where horizontally extending lines broaden the visual spatial sense. The wheelbase stands at 2,731mm. Coupled with flexible seating and storage layouts, the model easil...

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added tasks. Audi’s first two projects with Camunda focused on procurement-to-pay (P2P) processes, i.e., flexible tool transfers and proactive supply chain alerts. After a successful pilot test, Audi plans to expand Camunda to more areas this year, including procurement, production, and HR. Other Volkswagen Group brands are also expected to adopt the platform soon. Based on Camunda press release...

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Volkswagen Slovakia to halt production in Bratislava and Martin plant for summer break On July 10, Volkswagen Slovakia announced that it will pause car production at its Bratislava plant for 3 weeks and stop production of transmissions and chassis parts at its Martin plant for 2 weeks. These planned shutdowns are part of the company’s usual summer break for employees, along with scheduled maintenance and upgrades. From July 14 to August 1, 2025...

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VW launches ID.3 GTX FIRE+ICE limited special edition in Europe On July 9, Volkswagen announced the launch of the ID.3 GTX FIRE+ICE, a limited-edition electric hatch developed in collaboration with luxury sportswear brand BOGNER FIRE+ICE.  The ID.3 GTX FIRE+ICE is offered with two powertrains: 210-kW and 240-kW, both producing 545 Nm of torque. The most powerful version accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.7 seconds and reaches 200 km/h. Both fea...

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VW Group global sales up 1.3%, BEV sales up 46.7% in H1 2025 On July 9, VW Group announced that, during the first half of 2025, it sold 4,405,300 units, i.e., an increase of 1.3% YoY in the same period of 2024, despite the challenges faced in the global market. Growth in South America (up 18.3% YoY to 302,100 units), Western Europe (up 1.0% YoY to 1,698,500 units) and Central & Eastern Europe (up 8.5% YoY to 273,100 units) almost offsets declines...

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and elderly migrant workers in purchasing NEVs with subsidies from automakers and local governments surely will inject new momentum into the automobile market. Top 10 Chinese Passenger Car Makers by Retail Sales - Maker June 2025（1,000 units） y/y 1 BYD 352 25.7% 2 Geely 196 49.6% 3 FAW-VW 143 7.3% 4 Changan Auto 132 48.7% 5 Chery 117 25.8% 6 SAIC-VW 96 15.1% 7 SAIC-GM-Wuling 77 54.0% 8 FAW Toyota 72 13.8% 9 GAC Toyota 68 ...

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VWCO finishes evaluation of its first fully electric bus chassis in Brazil On July 7, Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus (VWCO) announced the completion of the real-world evaluation cycle of its first fully electric bus chassis, the e-Volksbus 22L, in Curitiba, Brazil. The bus was operated for at least 10 hours daily under real conditions with local operator URBS, focusing on battery autonomy, braking capability, uphill and downhill performance, and...

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Škoda Auto Volkswagen India takes over Bentley operations in India On July 7, Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited (SAVWIPL) announced that it has taken over the exclusive import, distribution, and servicing rights for Bentley vehicles in India, effective July 1, 2025. Operations will be managed under a newly formed group entity, Bentley India, which will oversee the brand’s strategy, marketing, sales, and after-sales services in the c...

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ports in June included GM with a 56.4% increase to 72,324 units; Nissan with a 27.1% increase to 53,289 units; Kia with a 20.7% increase to 19,642 units; BMW Group with a 15.5% increase to 8,159 units; Toyota with a 15.0% increase to 26,974 units; Mercedes Benz with a 14.5% increase to 5,861 units; VW with a 9.5% increase to 34,155 units; and Ford with a 9.2% increase to 40,715 units. OEMs with export declines in June included Honda with a 23.9% ...

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