SEAT teased a small electric SUV that will be build by several brands within Volkswagen Group

Volkswagen's strongest market is China and the group goes the extra mile to maintain it this way in the foreseeable future. To boost its "In China For China" strategy, the Group announced the expansion of its Hefei site which will be turned into a state-of-the-art production, development, and innovation hub run by the Volkswagen China Technology Company (VCTC). Its main goal is to reduce the time to market for...

28 November 2023

The Volkswagen Group all-electric deliveries increased by 45% to 531,500 vehicles globally, raising the BEV share of total deliveries to 7.9% after 6.1% in the prior year period. In the third quarter alone, the BEV share climbed to 9.0% compared to 6.8 percent one year ago. From January to September, Europe remained the key growth driver with an increase of 61% to 341,100 vehicles. BEV deliveries jumped 74% to...

17 October 2023

Volkswagen is launching pre-sales for the enhanced ID.4 and ID.5 models. The two electric models will now be offered with a brand new generation of infotainment system and software. In addition, all Pro and GTX versions will feature a new drive system. The high-efficiency drive introduced for the first time for the large ID.7 offers significantly more power together with reduced energy consumption. The combined WLTP...

10 October 2023

Volkswagen ID.X Performance embodies the brand's vision of an all-electric sports limousine in the upper mid-sized class. This concept car was presented at the ID. Treffen in Locarno. The exterior of the all-electric limousine has a host of sporty features – both the front splitter and rear diffuser are made of carbon. The engineers have increased the toe by 80 mm and lowered the sports suspension with especially...

8 September 2023

Volkswagen of America revealed today that the 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 electric compact SUV is getting a major upgrade for its 82 kWh battery models, including a new performance drive unit that delivers greater performance and expected improvement to EPA-estimated range, an improved infotainment display, and a new premium audio system, among other features. Continuing to be assembled in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the 2024...

5 September 2023

By 2027, Volkswagen - Europe's largest automotive manufacturer - will launch eleven new all-electric models and thus offer the most comprehensive electric vehicle range of all manufacturers - from a compact car priced at less than 25,000 euros to a family saloon. The ID. GTI Concept show car presented for the first time at the IAA Mobility 2023 in Munich provides a concrete insight into how Volkswagen will transport...

4 September 2023

Volkswagen ID.7 debuted in April at the Auto Shanghai in China. As of today, customers in Germany can pre-order the vehicle which starts at EUR 56,995 incl. VAT. This price applies to the Volkswagen ID.7 Pro version with a combined range of 543-621 km, 210W power, a 77 kWh battery, 11KW onboard charger, and 175 KW DC fast charging support. Its combined power consumption is 16.3 - 14.1 kWh/100 km. Check out the...

25 August 2023

In July 2023, XPENG recorded monthly deliveries of 11,008 Smart EVs, a 28% increase over the prior month, marking its sixth consecutive month of delivery growth. The XPENG G6 Ultra Smart Coupe SUV commenced mass deliveries across 110 cities nationwide in July after its market launch in late June. In July, total G6 deliveries reached more than 3,900 units. The strong sales momentum of G6 has led to a surge in...

2 August 2023

The Volkswagen Group is strengthening its position on the Chinese automotive market with cooperations between the VW brand and XPENG and between Audi and SAIC. The Group is thus forging ahead with its local electrification strategy. The aim is to swiftly tap into new customer and market segments, thereby systematically leveraging the potential of China’s dynamically growing e-mobility market. The VW brand has...

2 August 2023

Volkswagen Group increased its deliveries of all-electric vehicles (BEVs) by 48% year-on-year to 321,600 vehicles in the first half of the year. The BEV share of total deliveries rose to 7.4%, up from 5.6% in the first six months of the previous year. The Group achieved the highest growth in Europe, where deliveries rose by 68% to 217,100 BEVs. Here, the Volkswagen Group is the market leader and gained market share...

21 July 2023

PowerCo SE is planning to introduce a completely new manufacturing process in its battery cell production plants in Europe and Northern America. The new technology will significantly boost efficiency and sustainability in volume battery cell production. A subsidiary of Volkswagen Group and based in Salzgitter, Niedersachsen, the battery company aims to industrialize the so-called Dry Coating procedure. The...

18 June 2023

Volkswagen unveiled the three-row ID. Buzz in Huntington Beach, California today. The zero-tailpipe vehicle has been designed specifically for North America. It offers a longer wheelbase than the two-row European vehicle that debuted in 2022, plus a bigger battery and more horsepower. Retro design cues—like the oversized VW logo, short overhangs, and available two-tone color palette—meet a tailored interior...

2 June 2023

Previously presented as the CUPRA UrbanRebel, the CUPRA Raval will be produced in Martorell from 2025. The CUPRA Raval is an invitation to a new generation that is looking for something different: an urban, rebellious and 100% electric car. The name serves as a tribute to the Raval neighborhood in the heart of Barcelona, and about which ROSALÍA's alphabet campaign already gave clues. CUPRA has also announced today...

11 May 2023

Škoda Auto steps up its electric vehicle offensive even further with six new BEV models planned by 2026. The brand will be offering a complete range of all-electric models – a “Small”, a “Compact”, an “Estate” and a “Space” BEV in addition to the popular Enyaq iV family. All future BEV models will be defined by a new design language. These six models include four all-new e-vehicles and two updated Enyaq iV family...

25 April 2023