a press release on October 27, 2019) The Gestamp factory in Taubate, Brazil will begin an extra shift dedicated to the production of components for the Volkswagen Nivus, a new SUV that will launch in the first half of 2020 from VW’s Anchieta plant in Sao Bernardo do Campo. The Nivus uses the same MQB modular platform as the Polo and Virtus. According to Gestamp, 80 new hires will be added to 120 current employees for the new shift that will pro...

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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...

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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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Disc brake dust cover Vented brake disc Brake disc & caliper Brake system Carbon ceramic brake disc Rear brake system (right & left) Two-piece brake rotor Wheel end corner Front/rear disc brake Ventilated front disc brake rotor Solid front disc brake rotor 100% brake discs Front disc brake assembly MQB disc Brake disc rotor (through Siam AT Industry) Rotor (through Thai Fine Sinter) Two-piece disc brake rotor Front/Rear brake disc Front / rear di...

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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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atform CES 2025: Mobileye to display technologies for safer roads and autonomous mobility Mobileye’s EyeQ 5 SoC equipped on VW Passat for advanced safety features Mobileye introduces new ECU series for driving automation VW Group joins Valeo and Mobileye to enhance driver assistance in its future MQB vehicles Mobileye unveils new Surround ADAS system for volume segment vehicles Mobileye, Israel selects Valens Semiconductor’s chipsets for ADAS...

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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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olid stabilizer bar Electric power steering Column assist EPS Electric steering system Dual pinion assist electric power steering Steering valve sleeve Aluminum alloy wheel Alloy wheel Wheel bracket Wheel hub bearing unit Steering knuckle Front subframe Axle Double control arm axle Rear brake disc MQB disc Front brake disc Inner CV joint Constant velocity joint 2 electric combined calipers Windshield head up display (W-HUD) Front door lock actua...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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