d with the Audi A8 (D4) in 2011.   It allowed cars to connect and receive information such as weather and navigation.   Today, 30 million older vehicles still run with this backend.   Over time the company decided to migrate to the cloud and implemented the ODP 1.0 for vehicles based on the MQB, MLB, MQB evo, PPE and PPC platforms. Volkswagen Group's online backends (SDV Europe 2024, organized by we.CONECT Global Leaders GmbH/Slides: co...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/02/20

3. New A5 A D-segment midsize hatchback/coupe to be introduced in 2024. New Q3 A compact crossover SUV/SUV coupe to be launched in 2024. The model uses the MQB platform. A7L (China) An E-segment sedan released in January 2022. It is a long-wheelbase version exclusively for China. Based on the MLB evo platform, it adopts a 48V mild hybrid system with a 3.0L V6 turbo engine. It is produced at SAIC-VW’s Anting NEV Plant. Q6 (China) Sales o...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2022/11/10

n new EV models by 2022 Audi announced that by 2022 it would release ten new EV models from the Audi brand into the Chinese market. Furthermore, the OEM reaffirmed and emphasized its 30-year cooperative structure with its joint venture partner, FAW. Q5L The Q5L, a high-end SUV model based on the MLB EVO platform, made its world premiere. The vehicle is available with two types of 2.0-liter TFSI turbo engines: one with an output of 140 kW and a...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2018/05/18

he new GOLF. The model is underpinned by the MQB platform. VW is planning to launch the T-Roc from the latter half of 2017. New Touareg VW's flagship SUV, which will be redesigned for the first time in seven years. Production of the model is scheduled to start in November 2017. It will adopt VW's MLB platform that is also used in the new Audi Q7. Audi Brand New A8 Audi's flagship sedan. The vehicle will be unveiled in July 2017. The new ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2017/07/07

with IBM, Huawei, and the Leaguwer Group, part of the Research Institute of Tsinghua University. Under the agreement, FAW VW's Foshan plant will be used as an intelligent plant with a basis in innovation and digital laboratories. 2016 New models Audi A4L Audi A4L * The new Audi A4L, based on the MLB evo platform and manufactured at the Changchun plant, was released in September 2016. The model has a longer wheelbase than the overseas A4 by 16 ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2016/12/16

espectively. T-Prime CONCEPT GTE Blue and light gray-based color scheme Phideon VW Group displayed its new D-segment premium sedan, which is exclusively for the Chinese market and made its world debut at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show. The vehicle was developed using VW Group’s new MLB (Modular Longitudinal Matrix) platform as its base. The PHIDEON 380 sports a seven-speed wet DSG (DCT: Dual Clutch Transmission) and a 2.0 liter E...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2016/05/31

its brand power for sales. After displaying a concept of the new SUV at the 2012 Geneva Show, the British brand strengthened its cooperation with Volkswagen to develop the model, and announced a production version in 2015. Bentayga, a difficult name, was chosen in 2015. It is built on Volkswagen's MLB platform (as is the Touareg) and is equipped with a Volkswagen-made longitudinally mounted engine.   L x W x H: 5.14 x 2 x 1.74 m, 3 m wheelbas...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2016/04/26

How improved is the new Prius? Milestone to " 40km/L " Summary Evolution of Toyota's new Prius Prius components supplied by Toyota suppliers Toyota's new Prius  This report focuses on technical details of Toyota's new Prius. In a press conference at the Tokyo Motor Show 2015, Toyota President Akio Toyoda, standing in front of the new Prius and accompanying an MLB hero, Ichiro, started his speech by asking the audience, "What wows you?" ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2015/11/26

ro concept  Audi AG debuted the e-tron quattro concept, an all-electric SUV concept. The e-tron quattro concept can drive over 500 km per charge. Audi plans to produce an all-electric SUV based on this concept model, starting in 2018. The e-tron quattro concept is based on the second-generation MLB platform for models with longitudinally mounted front engines. In terms of size, the Audi e-tron quattro concept is positioned between the Audi Q5...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2015/10/09

ystem platforms separately: Development team Overview MQB VW  MQB is a platform designed for vehicles with transverse engines. The platforms can be applied to a wide variety of segments. Models built on this platform under the VW brand are: Polo, Beetle, Golf, Scirocco, VW CC, and Audi A3. MLB Audi  Modularen Langsbaukasten/Modular Longitudinal System (MLB) is designed for vehicles with longitudinal engines. MLB is used for:Porshce Maca...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2013/08/07

w products that meet local market needs would be accelerated worldwide and therefore competitiveness of products would be improved. Four types of platform systems will be available: the Modular Transverse Toolkit (MQB) for vehicles with transversely-mounted engines, the Modular Longitudinal System (MLB) for longitudinally-mounted powertrains, the Modular Standard System (MSB) for sports cars and the New Small Family (NSF) for ultra-mini cars. ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2013/04/09

ine MQB VW  MQB (Modularen Querbaukasten/Modular Transverse Matrix) is designed for vehicles with transverse engines. It can be used for vehicles in a wide range of segments. This applies to the VW brand's Polo, Beetle, Golf, Scirocco, Jetta, Tiguan, Touran, Sharan, Passat, and Volkswagen CC. MLB Audi  MLB (Modularen Langsbaukasten/Modular Longitudinal System) is designed for vehicles with transverse engines. MSB Porsche  MSB (Modular S...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2012/08/23

iang Prov., Jiangxi Prov., Fujian Prov., Guangdong Prov., Guangxi Prov., and Hainan Prov. VW: enhances technical alliance with Shanghai VW  In April 2011, VW announced a statement on joint development of a C-class high-end passenger car (next-generation new model) with Shanghai VW. Based on VW's MLB platform for longitudinal engines, which includes the latest engine technology, the companies will jointly develop a next-generation new C-class m...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2011/10/05

rized parts and components in several ways. Different models will share the modules at a content of 60 to 70%, while these modules will be designed to easily differentiate these models in appearance. VW will prepare three types of such flexible platforms, aiming to sell ten million units by 2018. MLB MLB (Modularer Langsbaukasten / modular longitudinal toolkit) is a platform for the vehicles with longitudinal engines. It was employed for the Au...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2011/08/03