Volkswagen Group reports 2025 Q3 financial results On October 30, Volkswagen Group announced its financial results for Q3 2025. In Q3 2025, sales revenue increased by 2.3% YoY to EUR 80.3 billion, and the operating loss was EUR 1.3 billion. The Group’s earnings after tax reported loss of EUR 1.1 billion. Sales Volume in Q3 2025 increased by 1.0% YoY at 2,199,000 vehicles. Regarding the first nine months of 2025 financial results, sales revenue ...

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in India. Under this partnership, Donghee will transfer chassis and suspension technologies, including control arms, torsion beams, and sub-frames—enabling SMIL to locally produce these components for Indian and global OEM platforms. Donghee, known for supplying global brands like Hyundai, Kia, VW, Renault, and Stellantis, will provide design and validation protocols, while SMIL leverages its nationwide manufacturing scale and OEM relationshi...

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ere up 13.7% in September to 312,891 units and Germany sales were up 12.8% to 235,528 units. France, Italy and Spain were up 1.0%, up 4.2% and up 16.4% respectively. The sales volume of the top five groups in September increased 8.8% year-on-year to 783,362 units (63.3% market share). Of these, the VW Group was up 9.7% to 317,432 units (25.7% share) and Stellantis was up 11.5% to 165,457 units (13.4% share). Renault Group was up 15.2% to 115,830 ...

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expected for the year due to the strategy shift and tariffs. Under the new strategy, Porsche will expand its lineup with more combustion and plug-in hybrid models, while delaying some upcoming EVs. The development of its new EV platform for the 2030s will also be postponed and redesigned with other Volkswagen Group brands. Existing electric models will continue to be updated. Porsche aims to increase efficiency and revenue to maintain long-term p...

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ial media post, announced that it is building a new production line for the wheel arch liners for two SEAT vehicles. This will be the first time this type of part has been produced at its Trety plant in Spain. It will also manufacture other components on this line for the new 100% electric car that Volkswagen will manufacture at different plants, including Martorell. ACCIÓ 10, the Agency for Business Competitiveness of the Generalitat, supported...

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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 ...

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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...

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Hankook Tire to supply OE tires for Cupra Born Hankook Tire & Technology Co., Ltd. (Hankook Tire) announced that its iON evo tires have been selected by Cupra, a car brand of the Volkswagen (VW) group, as original equipment (OE) tires for the Cupra Born electric hatchback. The size of the tires is 20 inches. The iON evo has increased cornering stiffness by 10% with the use of a shape technology optimized for electric vehicles (EVs). It has also a...

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SAIC-VW, Neura Robotics forge strategic partnership On October 21, SAIC-VW announced the recent signing of a memorandum of understanding on strategic cooperation with Neura Robotics, a robot company. The two companies will jointly conduct exploratory projects on the development and deployment of cognitive robotic systems for automobile manufacturing to further enhance the production efficiency and flexibility of intelligent plants. This partnersh...

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Volkswagen Poznań to expand Września plant for next-generation all-electric Crafter On October 20, Volkswagen Poznań announced that it will expand its Września plant in Poland to build the next-generation all-electric Crafter. The project includes a new body shop and battery warehouse, scheduled for completion in 2027. The foundation stone will be laid in November 2025, with major construction starting in early 2026. All necessary permits for...

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MOIA and BVG, Germany, launch pilot for level 4 autonomous public transport with ID. Buzz AD van in Berlin On October 17, MOIA and BVG, Germany, launched a new phase of public transport in northwest Berlin with the first ID. Buzz AD vehicles are now operating on public roads. The fully electric vans use advanced Level 4 autonomous driving technology, developed with software and services from Volkswagen’s subsidiary MOIA. The goal is to combine ...

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it features advanced assembly lines, automated inspection systems, and intelligent management platforms. Once fully operational, it is projected to generate MYR 2.5 billion in annual sales, with a planned capacity of 3 million wiper motor systems and 20 million seat motors per year. Supplying BMW, Volkswagen, General Motors, Lear, Faurecia, and Adient, the plant strengthens SHB’s global supply chain while supporting over 100 local suppliers an...

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VW to spread out tariff costs, add hybrids in Canadian market VW Canada will count on a number of redesigned models, hybrid powertrains and a balanced approach to tariff costs to augment growth in Canada amid tariffs and trade tensions, according to VW Canada President Edgar Estrada at an industry event in Toronto on October 14. Estrada said the company is already adapting certain models to include hybrid powertrains. “The investment has been a...

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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...

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Volkswagen to end production of Touareg combustion model in 2026 On October 16, VW officially announced that it will end production of the Touareg combustion engine model in 2026. To mark the occasion, the brand will introduce a “Touareg Final Edition.” This version will be available to order until March 2026, with prices starting at EUR 75,025. The model was first launched in 2002 and sold over 1.2 million units across three generations. Bas...

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oard injury risks, and no measures to prevent front passengers from colliding in side impacts. The Cadillac OPTIQ performed strongly, earning a five-star rating. It scored 83% for Adult Occupant Protection, 81% for Child Occupant Protection, 76% for Vulnerable Road Users, and 74% for Safety Assist. Volkswagen Group submitted several popular combustion models for assessment. The Audi Q3 was tested for the first time, while the Škoda Octavia, Volk...

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China releases 22nd list of “Catalog of New Energy Models Eligible for Vehicle Purchase Tax Breaks” On October 14, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) released the “Catalog of New Energy Models Eligible for Vehicle Purchase Tax Breaks (22nd List)”. The selected battery electric models consist of 53 passenger vehicles (including GAC Aion’s Aion GT, SAIC-VW’s ID.7 S, and Leapmotor’s Lafa 5), 38 buses, 37 t...

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ving a combined fuel economy of 15.3 km/l. In the i Grand Touring MHEV trim includes Bose 12-speaker audio, leather seats, and i-Activsense safety systems such as adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert. Priced below MXN 500,000, it competes with models like the Volkswagen Jetta, Kia K4, and Toyota Corolla Hybrid, standing out for its balance between performance, efficiency, and refined design. (Cluster Indust...

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ing networks. Coupled with the mitigated pressure of destocking in Russia, China’s automobile exports continued to increase. Top 10 Chinese Passenger Car Makers by Retail Sales - Maker September 2025（1,000 units） y/y 1 BYD 347 -10.2% 2 Geely 232 42.8% 3 Changan Auto 139 31.9% 4 FAW-VW 139 -4.6% 5 Chery 124 -2.4% 6 SAIC-GM-Wuling 103 7.4% 7 SAIC-VW 91 -14.7% 8 Great Wall Motor 76 37.3% 9 Tesla China 72 -0.9% 10 GAC Toy...

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VW Września plant, Poland completes third phase of solar project, expands capacity to 18.3 MW On October 14, VW Poznań announced that it has completed the third phase of its solar project at the Września plant, Poland. The plant runs entirely on green electricity and has been intensively developing its own green energy sources for three years. The solar farm project began in 2022. The first phase added 2 MW over 4 hectares, the second 13.2 MW ...

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