eas of e-mobility. (From a press release dated October 6, 2022) Volkswagen is reportedly considering a partnership with Canadian supplier Magna to help develop the forthcoming Scout brand/models on an accelerated timetable. The OEM’s existing MEB architecture, along with the forthcoming PPE and SSP platforms, are not compatible with off-road use. Partnering with Magna will allow the new platform to be developed more quickly than producing a c...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/04/25

prehensive upgrades in the history of Porsche. The updates to the third-generation model include three further-developed plug-in hybrids with greater ranges. Porsche is also planning to expand its product portfolio upwards with an all-electric SUV positioned above the Cayenne, based on the platform SSP Sport developed by Porsche. It is also working towards a net carbon-neutral value chain for its vehicles in 2030. This also includes a net carbon-...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/04/08

opean market and intensifying competition. In Wolfsburg, ID.3 and CUPRA Born production will be added, while Golf and Golf Estate manufacturing will move to Puebla, Mexico from 2027. The plant will reduce the production lines from four to two. The electric Golf and another model based on the future SSP electric car architecture will be manufactured by the end of the decade. The Technical Development at Wolfsburg will cut near to 4,000 jobs by 203...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/03/27

o receive this certification. (From a press release on January 24, 2014) American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (AAM) announced that it has been selected as target supplier to provide axles and driveshafts for GM's next generation full size truck program under GM's Strategic Sourcing Process (SSP). AAM expects to provide approximately 75% of the light-duty axles, 100% of the heavy-duty axles and 100% of the rear steel driveshafts for GM's n...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/03/21

ware architecture while leveraging local partnerships in China and the U.S. We expect CARIAD to break even between 2026 and 2027. For the Rivian joint venture, we aim to launch the ID.1 in 2027, followed by higher-segment models like Scouts and other Volkswagen Group products in 2028. Regarding the SSP platform, different levels will roll out, with some starting earlier and others in 2029. With Xpeng, we're more advanced, planning to introduce tw...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/18

opean market and intensifying competition. In Wolfsburg, ID.3 and CUPRA Born production will be added, while Golf and Golf Estate manufacturing will move to Puebla, Mexico from 2027. The plant will reduce the production lines from four to two. The electric Golf and another model based on the future SSP electric car architecture will be manufactured by the end of the decade. The Technical Development at Wolfsburg will cut near to 4,000 jobs by 203...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/03/18

the Hanover plant will also produce axles for MEB models. In Braunschweig, Salzgitter and Kassel, the Group will invest in expanding the existing MEB production of battery systems, rotors/stators and electric motors. In addition, the plants are already preparing to manufacture key components of the SSP platform. The Salzgitter site will be further expanded into a European battery hub. The Group will invest around EUR 2 billion to produce Volkswag...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/03/06

opean market and intensifying competition. In Wolfsburg, ID.3 and CUPRA Born production will be added, while Golf and Golf Estate manufacturing will move to Puebla, Mexico from 2027. The plant will reduce the production lines from four to two. The electric Golf and another model based on the future SSP electric car architecture will be manufactured by the end of the decade. The Technical Development at Wolfsburg will cut near to 4,000 jobs by 203...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/02/26

Electric Drive Matrix) focuses on high volume EVs such as the ID. 4, while PPE (Premium Platform Electric) covers a wide range of vehicles from mid-size luxury to large vehicles. In the second half of the 2020s, the PPE and MEB+ platforms will be integrated into a single Scalable Systems Platform (SSP) to make BEVs (battery electric vehicles) more competitive. Four technology platforms shared among the brand groups Integration into a sing...

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

ith a base price under EUR 25,000. Volkswagen reaffirmed Wolfsburg’s central role in its electric transition. With Golf production moving to Mexico, the plant will adopt new technologies, preparing to manufacture the next-generation electric Golf and the high-volume electric T-Roc on the upcoming SSP platform. The company also outlined its strategic roadmap, focusing on competitiveness, expansion, and leadership in sustainable mobility. By 2027...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/06

the Hanover plant will also produce axles for MEB models. In Braunschweig, Salzgitter and Kassel, the Group will invest in expanding the existing MEB production of battery systems, rotors/stators and electric motors. In addition, the plants are already preparing to manufacture key components of the SSP platform. The Salzgitter site will be further expanded into a European battery hub. The Group will invest around EUR 2 billion to produce Volkswag...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/01/31

e-tron GT J1 PF SSP Sport PF An electric sports coupe that was developed in collaboration with Porsche. The e-tron GT concept was displayed at the Nov. 2018 LA Auto Show. It was launched in Jul. 2021 as the 2022 model. The driving range is 249 miles for the e-tron GT, and 249 miles for the RS e-tron GT (EPA mode)....

Model Launch Schedules  Updated at: 2025/01/28

e-tron GT J1 PF SSP Sport PF An electric sports coupe that was developed in collaboration with Porsche. Available in four-wheel drive only. It was launched in Feb. 2021. The interior and exterior were refreshed on the occasion of a facelift in Jun. 2024. The driving range of S e-tron GT is 609km (WLTP mode). The driving range of high performance versions RS e-tron GT/RS e-tron GT performance are 599km/592km (WLTP mode)....

Model Launch Schedules  Updated at: 2025/01/28

(2020-), Golf PHV (2024-); Volkswagen Touran, CrossTouran (2007-), Tiguan (2007-), Tiguan eHybrid PHV (2020- ), Tiguan Allspace (2021-), Tiguan MHV (2023-), Tayron (2024-), EV e-SUV in the size of the Tiguan (MEB plus platform, 2026-planning); Volkswagen EV SUV A segment (2026-planning), EV eGolf (SSP platform) (2029-planning), EV ID.3 (planning); SEAT SUV Tarraco (2018-2024), SUV Taracco eHybrid PHV (2020-); Cupra: EV CUPRA Born (planning); ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/01/21

the Hanover plant will also produce axles for MEB models. In Braunschweig, Salzgitter and Kassel, the Group will invest in expanding the existing MEB production of battery systems, rotors/stators and electric motors. In addition, the plants are already preparing to manufacture key components of the SSP platform. The Salzgitter site will be further expanded into a European battery hub. The Group will invest around EUR 2 billion to produce Volkswag...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/01/16

Enyaq MEB PF SSP PF The Skoda brand's first EV, a 5-seater mid-size crossover SUV/SUV coupe. It was developed based on the MEB platform. It was revealed in Prague in Sep. 2020. It was launched in Dec. 2020. The interior and exterior were refreshed on the occasion of a facelift in Jan. 2025. The driving range is 437km, 586km or 549km for the Enyaq, and 446km, 596km or 558km for the Enyaq Coupe (WLTP mode)....

Model Launch Schedules  Updated at: 2025/01/09

s of the Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand: In Wolfsburg, ID.3 and CUPRA Born production will be added, while Golf and Golf Estate manufacturing will move to Puebla, Mexico from 2027. The plant will reduce the production lines from four to two. The electric Golf and another model based on the future SSP electric car architecture will be produced at the plant by the end of the decade. As part of this realignment, around 4,000 jobs will be cut by 20...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/21

opean market and intensifying competition. In Wolfsburg, ID.3 and CUPRA Born production will be added, while Golf and Golf Estate manufacturing will move to Puebla, Mexico from 2027. The plant will reduce the production lines from four to two. The electric Golf and another model based on the future SSP electric car architecture will be manufactured by the end of the decade. The Technical Development at Wolfsburg will cut near to 4,000 jobs by 203...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2024/12/05

nterrupted at six German plants VW settles with 2 suppliers, German factories restart production VW concludes ‘pact for the future’ with EUR 3.5 billion of investment, 23,000 jobs cuts Volkswagen ID.3 pre-production commences Volkswagen Group Components Braunschweig prepares for future platform SSP Volkswagen Braunschweig to focus on MEB+ components and battery systems Volkswagen Group Technology contributes around 40% of value added to the I...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2024/12/05

the Hanover plant will also produce axles for MEB models. In Braunschweig, Salzgitter and Kassel, the Group will invest in expanding the existing MEB production of battery systems, rotors/stators and electric motors. In addition, the plants are already preparing to manufacture key components of the SSP platform. The Salzgitter site will be further expanded into a European battery hub. The Group will invest around EUR 2 billion to produce Volkswag...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2024/12/05