-the-air updates via VW.AC, allows CARIAD to achieve faster development cycles. It has already reduced development time from one and a half years down to just 12 weeks. VW.AC is available in all regions and for all brands. CARIAD is working on putting the cloud platforms for vehicles on the MEB and MQB platforms on a uniform technical basis. After that, it will synchronize with the new systems that will be used for the next generations of vehicle...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/10/15

Volkswagen do Brasil, Anchieta (Sao Bernardo do Campo) Plant Gol (Pointer) (production ended), Parati (1994-2012), Polo Hatch (-2023), Polo Sedan (-2023), Polo GTS (2015-2024), Pickup Saveiro (1982-), Pickup Saveiro Cross (2010-), Jetta (2015-2017), Virtus (2017-), Nivus (2020-), Nivus GTS (2025-), Polo Track (2025-), Hybrid Tayron (2027-planning), Hybrid Tayron X (2027-planning), T-Cross HV(MQB Evo platform)(2027-planning) , Nivus HV(MQB Evo pla...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/10/15

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

and speed up its mechatronics platform competencies, the Group will invest around EUR 800 million into a new R&D facility in Wolfsburg, where the core of the SSP (Scalable Systems Platform) and its modules will be designed. The SSP will significantly reduce complexity over time. As the successor of MQB, MSB, MLB, as well as MEB and PPE, it will extend the consolidation from three ICE-platforms to two BEV-platforms, to finally one unified architec...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/10/14

mild-hybrid system, a full hybrid (HEV) version using the same 1.5 TSI Evo2 engine is planned after 2027, though not included in VW’s current BRL 16 billion investment cycle. The new T-Cross (project VW226) is expected in late 2027, followed by the Nivus (project VW213) in 2028, both built on the MQB Evo platform. These models deliver an output of around 150 hp for MHEV versions and up to 170 hp for full hybrids. (AutoEsporte on October 7, 2025...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/13

Q3 PQ35 PF MQB PF MQB evo PF A 5-seater compact crossover SUV/SUV coupe. The new third-generation model was unveiled in Jun. 2025. The Q3 is equipped with a 1.5L 4-cylinder turbo gasoline engine with mild hybrid system, a 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo diesel engine, or a 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo gasoline engine. The PHEV version Q3 e-hybrid is equipped with a 1.5L 4-cylinder turbo gasoline engine. The EV driving range of PHEV version is 119km or 118km (WLTP...

Model Launch Schedules  Updated at: 2025/10/10

A3/S3/RS 3 MQB PF MQB evo PF A compact sedan. The S3/RS 3 are high performance versions. The current model was launched in Oct. 2021 as the 2022 models. The A3 adopts a 48V mild hybrid system as standard and is equipped with a 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo engine. The S3 has a 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo engine. The RS 3 has a 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo engine....

Model Launch Schedules  Updated at: 2025/10/10

Q3 PQ35 PF MQB PF MQB evo PF A 5-seater compact crossover SUV that is a sibling to the VW Tiguan. The previous model was released in autumn 2014 as the 2015 model. The current 2019 model was exhibited at the Apr. 2019 New York Auto Show, and launched in Jul. 2019. It has a 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo engine....

Model Launch Schedules  Updated at: 2025/10/10

ll be closed from December 23 to January 10. 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: 2025/10/09

and keep producing the Fox family, the Pinhais plant will increase the production capacity by 20 percent. The potential of the plant will jump from the current 840 units per day to a thousand vehicles per day. The announcement of the new Golf production was expected, since the Golf is built on the MQB platform, the same as the Audi A3 and Q3 whose production was announced on September 17 to be at the Pinhais plant. The company's MQB modular stra...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/10/09

Golf A1 PF PQ34 PF PQ35 PF MQB PF MQB evo PF A compact hatchback. The 8th generation 2022 Golf GTI and Golf R are imported from Germany and were launched in Oct. 2021. Both have 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo engines....

Model Launch Schedules  Updated at: 2025/10/08

Atlas MQB PF MQB evo PF A 3-row 7-seat mid-size crossover SUV that is positioned between the Touareg and Tiguan. It is produced at the Chattanooga plant in Tennessee. Its sales started in May 2017. A facelifted 2024 model was unveiled at the Chicago Auto Show in Feb. 2023. It is equipped with a 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo engine....

Model Launch Schedules  Updated at: 2025/10/08

Atlas Cross Sport MQB PF MQB evo PF A 5-seat mid-size crossover SUV coupe developed based on the Atlas. The Atlas Cross Sport concept was displayed at the Mar. 2018 New York Auto Show. Production started at the plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee in 2019, and the vehicle was launched in Mar. 2020 as the 2020 model. A facelifted 2024 model was unveiled at the Chicago Auto Show in Feb. 2023. It has a 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo engine....

Model Launch Schedules  Updated at: 2025/10/08

Taos MQB PF MQB evo PF A 5-seater compact crossover SUV which is positioned below the Tiguan. It was developed for the North American Region. It is built at the Mexican Puebla plant. It was launched in Jun. 2021. It has a 1.5L 4-cylinder turbo engine. The interior and exterior were refreshed with the facelifted 2025 model....

Model Launch Schedules  Updated at: 2025/10/08

Octavia PQ34 PF PQ35 PF MQB PF A C-segment hatchback coupe/wagon. The current model was announced in Prague in Nov. 2019. Release was delayed due to impact of COVID-19. The interior and exterior were refreshed on the occasion of a facelift in Feb. 2024. It is equipped with a 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo diesel engine, 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo gasoline engine, 1.5L 4-cylinder turbo gasoline engine, or 1.5L 4-cylinder turbo gasoline engine with 48V mild hybr...

Model Launch Schedules  Updated at: 2025/10/07

Karoq MQB PF MQB evo PF A 5-seater compact crossover SUV. The interior and exterior were facelifted in Apr. 2022. It is equipped with a 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo diesel engine, 1.0L 3-cylinder turbo gasoline engine, 1.5L 4-cylinder turbo gasoline engine, or 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo gasoline engine....

Model Launch Schedules  Updated at: 2025/10/07

nced interior space.   Building on the success of the original 2017 model—which has surpassed two million units sold globally—the latest iteration introduces hybrid powertrains, with mild-hybrid petrol engines already standard and full-hybrid versions expected by 2026.   Built on the advanced MQB evo platform, the new T-Roc will be manufactured at Volkswagen’s Palmela Plant in Portugal, , with market launch scheduled for November 2025.  ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/10/02

・ The Range Rover Evoque has front and rear sideshafts, a PTU and a Rear Differential Module (RDM) plus an electronic torque manager (ETM2). Front and rear propshafts are also sourced from GKN Driveline. ・ MINI Paceman features a PTU, an EMCD plus front and rear sideshafts.・ Volkswagen's new MQB platform-based Golf is equipped with GKN Driveline's countertrack CVJ systems. The AWD versions are fitted with GKN Driveline rear sideshafts, too...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/09/26

A3/S3/RS 3 PQ34 PF PQ35 PF MQB PF MQB evo PF C-segment compact sedan/hatchback/crossover. The crossover version A3 allstreet was added in Mar. 2024. The S3 and RS 3 are high performance versions. The A3 is equipped with a 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo diesel engine, 1.5L 4-cylinder turbo gasoline engine, or mild hybrid system with 1.5L 4-cylinder turbo gasoline engine. The PHV version A3 TFSI e has a 1.5L 4-cylinder turbo gasoline engine. The EV driving ...

Model Launch Schedules  Updated at: 2025/09/25

elopment of the all-in-one sensor combining inertial-aided stereo camera, tele camera and LiDAR Detection range: 400 m Automotive-grade fully solid-state blind-zone LiDAR Designed for L3/L4 AD systems AD controllers and front inertial-aided stereo system for VW IQ.Pilot 2.0 applied in FAW-/SAIC-VW MQB series models AD controllers and front inertial-aided stereo system for VW IQ.Pilot 1.0 applied in FAW-/SAIC-VW MQB series models ISO14001 ISO9001...

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