VW to launch third generation Tiguan in Brazil On March 24, Volkswagen announced the arrival of the third-generation Tiguan in Brazil. The new model, based on the MQB Evo platform, will be offered in a single R-Line version. The SUV is powered by a 2.0-liter EA888 Evo5 engine delivering 272 hp and 35.7 kgfm of torque, paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission and 4Motion all-wheel drive with Haldex system. It also features six driving mod...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/26

headlights to improve road safety by giving drivers more reaction time through better lighting technology. IQ.Light is an advanced optoelectronic headlight system with an LED matrix at its core. Depending on the model, each headlight can have dozens to up to 19,200 micro LEDs, such as in the latest Tiguan and Tayron models. This means a car can have over 38,000 individually controlled light points. IQ.Light works digitally. The system can turn ea...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/24

sche there? A. [Oliver Blume] The U.S. remains a key growth market for us, but tariffs and trade policies are creating pressure, particularly on vehicles exported from Mexico. Our current market share is just over 4%, so there is still room to grow. Investments such as Scout and new models like the Tiguan should support our presence, but the 10% share is now a longer-term ambition.  Q5. When will the Salzgitter battery plant reach full productio...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/12

tion of reduced working hours at the Puebla plant. According to the Sindicato Independiente de Trabajadores de la Industria Automotriz Volkswagen (SITIAVW), starting Friday, February 20, all three shifts began operating under shorter schedules. The measure affects production of the Jetta, Taos, and Tiguan models. The union stated that no consensus was achieved regarding ordinary shifts, rest days, technical stoppages, and related payment schemes,...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/24

the same roof as the current model, though all other sheet metal is changed. Refreshed twice already since its initial launch, the Atlas SUV is built in Chattanooga, Tennessee for the U.S. market.  The Atlas will ride on the MQB Evo platform and be powered by a new EA888 evo5 engine, which in the Tiguan produces 268 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque. However, the output may be boosted for the Atlas since the Teramont Pro develops the same horsepower, ...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/21

VW to halt production at Puebla plant for two days On February 11, the Independent Union of Automotive Industry Workers at Volkswagen de Mexico (SITIAVW) announced a production stoppage at Puebla plant in the Jetta-Tiguan segments and auxiliary areas for February 12 and 13. According to the union statement, the most affected areas include Assembly Nave 6a, Catalyzer Nave N26, and Triber N5, which will not operate on either day across all three sh...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/13

SAIC-VW unveils specifications of Tiguan L ePro plug-in hybrid electric SUV On February 7, SAIC-VW unveiled the specifications of the Tiguan L ePro midsize plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) SUV. The “e” in the name stands for electric, evolution, and elegant. In addition to inheriting VW’s rigorous, precise exterior design language, the Tiguan L ePro incorporates more pure, elegant, and technological EV elements. It measures 4,744mm long, 1,84...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/10

VW reported to rename ID.4 as ID. Tiguan along with refreshed design Volkswagen is reportedly planning to rename the ID.4 electric crossover as the ID. Tiguan, in an attempt to give the model better name recognition and tie it to a popular ICE model. According to the IG Metall labor union, the name change will go into effect with the launch of a refreshed version of the ID.4.  Spy photos of ID.4 test mules have been seen sporting an updated fron...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/30

VW halts Jetta-Tiguan production for a shift at Puebla plant in Mexico On January 8, it was reported that a group of workers at Volkswagen de México carried out a production stoppage at its Puebla plant, according to the SITIAVW. The stoppage applied only to the second shift of the Assembly Area Nave 4, Segment 1 Jetta-Tiguan, while the rest of the plant’s auxiliary areas continued operating normally. The union stated that technical staff assi...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/14

2026. The company is displaying the EVIYOS HD 25 LED, a high-definition, full-range adaptive drive beam LED developed with Marelli. This headlight offers crystal-clear, glare-free vision at night and is used in the Opel & Vauxhall Grandland, Astra, and Astra Sport Tourer, as well as the Volkswagen Tiguan and Nio ET9. It is also showcasing ICARUS, a demonstrator for driver monitoring and in-cabin sensing applications. It features ams OSRAM’s in...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/07

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