mported models is now expanded to five, as the two models are added to the Touareg, the Multivan and the Sharan. The number of dealers that handles VW imported vehicles will be increased to over 120 by the end of 2014. Shanghai Volkswagen Automotive displayed the new Octavia based on VW Group's new MQB platform at Auto China 2014, which started on April 20. The new Octavia measures 4,659 mm long, 1,814 mm wide and 1,460 mm high, with a 2,686-mm w...

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he Volkswagen brand, the new Teramont family will be revealed at the motor show. In addition, the Volkswagen ID. family will introduce the ID.6 X and the ID.4 X, two battery electric SUVs developed based on the MEB platform. Skoda will showcase the Octavia A8, which is built on Volkswagen Group’s MQB EVO platform. Over 20 popular models including the Tiguan X, the Tharu, the T-Cross, the Phideon, and the Viloran of the Volkswagen brand as well ...

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this all-electric car for the European market. The production of the ID.Every1 is planned for mid-2027. On August 27, Volkswagen unveiled the second-generation T-Roc, featuring a refreshed design. The model is 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 engines. At ...

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igitalization and decarbonization in South America, specific to market needs. Volkswagen is making further investments in the existing Biofuels Research & Development Centre located in South America. Further growth potential from new compact car family in entry-level segment – Polo Track based on MQB to be first model in 2023. The Polo Track is to be produced at the plant in Taubaté, Brazil. The Volkswagen group is spending EUR 3.6 billion in ...

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Volkswagen Mexico, Puebla Plant VW MQB platform: Jetta, Jetta Hybrid (2012-), Golf SportWagen (-2019), Golf Alltrack (-2019), Golf (2014-2021)(2027-planning); Golf Estate (2027-planning), Tiguan (2017-)/Tayron, Tiguan Allspace (2018-), Taos SUV (2020-); EV model (2025-planning): Beetle (2011-2019), Beetle Cabriolet / Beetle Convertible for U.S. (-2019); Tiguan Limited (2017-2018); Bora (2013-2014); Engines (end of production), Component foundry ...

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t USD 580 million to produce next-generation Amarok pickup in Argentina VW to end Taos production in Argentina in July 2025 SMATA union halts production at several plants in Argentina VW Brasil reaches one million suspension module, front end assembly milestone VW to invest USD 650 million to build MQB-A0 platform vehicles in Argentina VW reveals South American strategy with EUR 560 million investment in Argentina VW begins launch of Amarok V6 ...

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envisioned to serve across market segments and budgets. In July 2018, the Volkswagen Group announced investments of around one billion euros as part of the INDIA 2.0 project. In January 2019, a new technology centre was opened in Pune, India, where vehicles will be developed based on the localized MQB-A0-IN subcompact platform, tailored to the wishes and requirements of local customers. The first step in the model campaign will involve Skoda Aut...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/08/18

envisioned to serve across market segments and budgets. In July 2018, the Volkswagen Group announced investments of around one billion euros as part of the INDIA 2.0 project. In January 2019, a new technology centre was opened in Pune, India, where vehicles will be developed based on the localized MQB-A0-IN subcompact platform, tailored to the wishes and requirements of local customers. The first step in the model campaign will involve Skoda Aut...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/08/18

haq and Slavia. It now exports over 30% of its cars to about 40 markets globally. On November 6, Škoda Auto India unveiled the all-new Škoda Kylaq, its first model in the popular sub-4-metre segment. It is based on Škoda’s new Modern Solid design language. It is the third offering based on the MQB-A0-IN platform. It is manufactured at the Chakan plant. It is 3,995 mm long, 1,783 mm wide, and 1,619 mm tall, with a 2,566 mm wheelbase. It is po...

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plant resumed production in one shift in early June and by the second week of July returned to two shifts. On July 15, Pablo Di Si, president of Volkswagen Latin America, officially started the production of the PXL mega press, which multiplies the stamping productivity for vehicles produced on the MQB platform (Polo, Virtus and Nivus) at the Anchieta plant in São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil. The inauguration ends VW’s current investment cycle i...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/08/14

new e-generation. On February 20, Volkswagen informed that Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles now presents the fifth generation of the Caddy with over three million units built. Every detail from the ground up is new, as for the first time the best seller is now based on the Modular Transverse Matrix (MQB). Thanks to the MQB, new high-end technologies now find their way into the range. Innovative driver assistance systems enhance safety and make dri...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/08/12

Caddy; Audi A1 and Q2; Seat Ibiza, Azteca and Leon; and the Skoda Octavia. On February 3, Volkswagen Argentina announced the start of production activities of the Tarek Project, a new model produced at the General Pacheco plant, which is receiving a USD 650 million investment for tooling of the new MQB A global platform and a new paint shop. Pre-series production is beginning and will run through 2020, with serial production scheduled for January...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/08/12

lkswagen announced that it has started the production of new Multivan at Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (VWCV), Hannover plant in Germany. It will be launched in November in Germany. The new Multivan is the first vehicle to go into full production in Hannover based on the Modular Transverse Matrix (MQB). The start of production is a milestone in the transformation process of the main VWCV plant. However, the remodelling of the plant is under proc...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/08/08

der extreme conditions and validation of virtual calculations across diverse driving scenarios. The expansion of the Emissions Centre addresses current and forthcoming legislative requirements, such as the EU7 emission standard. The Simulation Centre enhances Skoda's role in developing Volkswagen's MQB27 platform and overseeing the EA211 gasoline engines and related systems. Additionally, Skoda manages the development of related manual transmissi...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/08/07

and come with FWD or 4WD. On September 1, Skoda introduced its first large SUV model, with a length of 4.70 meters, up to seven seats with the optional third row, and the largest cargo area in its class. The Kodiaq goes on sale in early 2017. Based on Volkswagen Group’s modular transverse matrix (MQB), the Kodiaq is 4,697 mm long, 1,882 mm wide, 1,676 mm tall, and has a wheelbase of 2,791 mm. The engine range includes two TDI diesel engines and...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/08/07

der extreme conditions and validation of virtual calculations across diverse driving scenarios. The expansion of the Emissions Centre addresses current and forthcoming legislative requirements, such as the EU7 emission standard. The Simulation Centre enhances Skoda's role in developing Volkswagen's MQB27 platform and overseeing the EA211 gasoline engines and related systems. Additionally, Skoda manages the development of related manual transmissi...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/08/07

D-19 in the workplace. On 27 April, SKODA AUTO resumed production at its Czech plants. The company’s main plant also recommenced assembly of high-voltage traction batteries for vehicles that feature plug-in hybrid drive. The high-voltage traction batteries made in Mlada Boleslav have been used in MQB-based plug-in hybrids from SKODA, Audi, SEAT and Volkswagen since September 2019. They are also fitted in the SKODA SUPERB iV, which has been roll...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/08/07

Audi Q3 and Audi Q3 Sportback compact SUVs. On January 24, Volkswagen announced that it intends to resume production at the Taubaté plant in Brazil on February 3 with just one shift. The plant has been idled since December 23 due to changes being made on the production line for a new model on the MQB platform. Approximately 2,000 people will begin lay-offs starting in February. The plant is not expected to reinstate the second shift in 2022 due...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/08/01

n at the Pacheco plant will be halted from March 25, and operations are scheduled to restart on April 6. On March 17 at Volkswagen’s Annual Media Conference, Dr. Herbert Diess noted, among many other things, direction that the company is taking in South America, with emotional models based on the MQB platform, such as the Nivus, launching in 2020 and 2021. The Amarok pickup, now built at the General Pacheco plant in Argentina, will share next-g...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/31

hes one million suspension module, front end assembly milestone Volkswagen do Brasil registers 63% increase in exports in first five months of 2017 Volkswagen to produce new Polo at Anchieta-São Bernardo plant in Brazil Volkswagen do Brasil consolidates production of Gol at Taubaté plant VW’s MQB strategy for compact models in Brazil VW invests BRL 2.6 billion to upgrade Anchieta plant for production of Polo, Virtus Volkswagen do Brasil i...

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