IAA Mobility 2025: VW Group targets 20% share of Europe’s small EV market with new electric Urban Car Family On September 8, VW Group announced that it is expanding its lead in Europe’s EV market with the new Electric Urban Car Family at IAA Mobility 2025. It includes two VW models plus one each from CUPRA and Škoda, starting at around EUR 25,000 plus entry-level model ID. EVERY1, priced at EUR 20,000, with a market launch set for 2026. All ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/09

Volkswagen unveils second generation T-Roc with more space and hybrid powertrain On August 27, Volkswagen unveiled the second-generation T-Roc, featuring a refreshed design. The model is 12 cm longer than its predecessor, offering more space for up to five passengers. It is the third SUV built on the updated MQB evo platform. Production takes place at the Palmela plant in Portugal. In Europe, it will be offered only with hybrid turbo gasoline eng...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/27

VW South Africa to unveil Golf 8 GTI, Tayron, and Amarok at Festival of Motoring 2025 On August 22, Volkswagen South Africa announced that it will showcase its latest models at the Festival of Motoring from August 29–31, 2025, at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit, South Africa. The highlight will be the new Golf 8 GTI, combining sporty performance with advanced technology. Other models on display include the all-new Tayron, Polo GTI Black Style, P...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/25

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

KIRCHHOFF Automotive supplies various parts for VW, BMW, Mercedes, and Ford models On June 18, KIRCHHOFF Automotive, in a newsletter, announced that it is supplying formed parts and welded assemblies, including front and rear side members, front panels, and body forming parts for the Ford Puma and Ford Transit Courier BEV programs. These components are produced across the Craiova (Piteşti) plant in Romania, Mielec in Poland, and Esztergom in Hun...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/25

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 ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/21

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

VW confirms updated Tiguan to arrive to Brazil in late 2025 On March 19, it was announced that Volkswagen confirmed the new seven-seater Tiguan for Brazil. Recently launched in Mexico and based on the European Tayron, the SUV is now being produced at the Puebla plant to supply Mexico and the U.S. and is expected to arrive in Brazil in late 2025 or early 2026 exempt from import taxes thanks to the free trade agreement between Brazil and Mexico. In...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/26

VW Group confirms having no manufacturing relocation plans from Mexico and Canada to U.S. On March 12, VW Group announced that it will engage in discussions with the U.S. government to discuss the 25% tariffs that President Donald Trump intends to impose on his trading partners, Mexico and Canada. However, the company confirmed it has no plans to relocate its manufacturing facilities from these countries to the U.S. CEO Oliver Blume emphasized th...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/13

VW announces new petrol turbo engines for Tiguan, Tayron and Passat models in Europe On February 11, Volkswagen detailed the advanced all-wheel-drive system and engine options for the latest Tiguan, Tayron, and Passat models. The new versions of three models come standard with 4MOTION AWD, which primarily powers the front wheels under normal conditions to save fuel but engages the rear axle when additional traction is needed. The system also incl...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/12

VW expands 2025 lineup with new T-Cross SUV, Golf, and Tayron models in South Africa On February 5, Volkswagen Group Africa announced that it will introduce new models in South Africa this year, including new T-Cross variants, Golf and the Tayron SUV. The company has added two new base models to the 2025 T-Cross SUV lineup i.e., the 1.0 TSI 70kW manual and the 1.0 TSI 85kW DSG. The 1.0 TSI 70kW model reaches 0-100 km/h in 11.5 seconds, with a top...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/06

Brose Sitech starts seat production for VW Tayron at Wolfsburg and Września plants, in Poland Brose Sitech, a subsidiary of Brose, announced the commissioning of seat production for the Volkswagen Tayron, which began at the end of 2024. The company announced that the first- and second-row seats for the vehicle are being manufactured in Wolfsburg plant in Germany, whereas third-row seats are produced at Września plant in Poland. (Based on Brose ...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/24

VW starts all-new Tayron SUV production at Wolfsburg plant On November 28, VW Group announced the beginning of production of the all-new Tayron D-segment SUV at the Wolfsburg plant. The Tayron, which offers an optional seven-seat configuration, joins the Golf, Tiguan, and Touran models in production at the site. Plant Manager Uwe Schwartz praised the collaborative effort across departments that ensured the smooth integration of Tayron production ...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/29

Auto Guangzhou 2024: VW exhibits 25 models On November 15, at the Auto Guangzhou 2024, VW exhibited 25 New Energy and ICE models, such as FAW-VW’s new Tayron L, SAIC-VW’s Passat Pro, VW Anhui’s ID. Unyx, and the ID. Code concept vehicle. The new Tayron L has a 2,791mm wheelbase, the longest in its class. The model is equipped with a 15-inch 2K-resolution center console suspended display, an 11.6-inch front passenger HD infotainment display...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/26

VW to manufacture third generation Tiguan in Mexico On November 22, it was announced that VW will manufacture the third generation Tiguan model at its plant in Puebla, Mexico. The all-new 2025 Tiguan, known as Tayron in Europe and China, is built on the new MQB Evo platform with a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder turbocharged engine with 201 hp for the United States market. Details for the Mexican version will be released eventually by VW. One of the biggest...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/26

Volkswagen Africa to launch all-new Tayron SUV On November 20, Volkswagen Group Africa announced that it is finalizing plans to launch the all-new Tayron SUV in South Africa. Built on the MQB Evo platform shared with the third-generation Tiguan, the Tayron fits between the Tiguan and Touareg in Volkswagen’s SUV lineup. The Tayron is 231 mm longer than the Tiguan, with a 115 mm longer wheelbase, offering space for a third-row of seating and 345 ...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/20

New Tayron L SUV rolls off production line at FAW-VW Tianjin Plant On November 4, the Tianjin Economic-Technological Development Area (TEDA) announced that the new Tayron L SUV rolled off the production line at the FAW-VW Tianjin Plant. The new Tayron L adopts a new aesthetic design concept and has a 2,791mm wheelbase, offering users larger and more comfortable interior space. With the support of suppliers such as Qualcomm, Huawei, and iFlytek, ...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/06

Paris MS 2024: VW to unveil all-new Tayron SUV for Europe On October 9, VW announced that it will hold the world premiere of the all-new Tayron SUV for the European market at the Paris Motor Show 2024, from October 14 to 20, 2024. It is VW’s second-largest SUV in Europe after the Touareg. The vehicle will include a range of powertrains, including mild hybrid drives (eTSI), two plug-in hybrid options (eHybrid), two turbocharged petrol engines (T...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/10

VW to halt Tiguan production in Mexico for 3 or 4 months On October 6, it was reported that VW will suspend the production of its compact SUV Tiguan for 3 or 4 months at its plant in Puebla, Mexico. The Tiguan model, which will be replaced by the all-new Tayron, will tentatively end its production in the week of November 11-17, 2024, and is expected to last until March 2025, making this the longest technical stoppage in the history of the automak...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/09

VW Wolfsburg plant to build new Tayron in end of 2024 On June 3, Volkswagen announced that the Tayron will be produced in the Wolfsburg plant by the end of 2024. The Wolfsburg plant employs about 70,000 employees and has produced over 48 million vehicles till date, the highest globally. It builds the Golf, Golf Variant, Touran, and Tiguan, with the Golf being the top model at over 20 million units, followed by the Beetle at nearly 12 million. Bas...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/04