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    Ford’s bold bid for the next big thing
    How cars are built and the concept of the moving assembly line are culturally ingrained in the automotive industry. Every now and again, the automotive industry goes through phases of trying to do things differently. Ford is the latest in a long line of automakers to try and innovate. Electrification, the rise of Tesla, the often best-in-class levels set by mainland Chinese original equipment manufacturers for digital vehicle attributes, and ever-increasing and accelerating new vehicle prices...
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    The push for domestic chip supply in mainland China's automotive sector
    The mainland Chinese automotive industry is transforming rapidly and becoming increasingly competitive on a global scale. From electric cars to autonomous shuttles, mobility is being redefined, and semiconductors are at its core. Mainland Chinese original equipment manufacturers are doubling down on semiconductor control to fuel their next tech leap, ready to take bigger risks and move faster with bold, strategic investments. There is a strategic emphasis on local supply chains and "silicon s...
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    Risk analysis of building gigafactories in Europe
    Europe and the UK region have witnessed a few high-profile battery companies abruptly filing for insolvency in the recent past, leaving behind a noteworthy setback for the region’s local battery production ambitions. UK’s promising battery startup Britishvolt, which was once hailed by the country’s prime minister, filed for insolvency in January 2023. It was soon followed by the Swedish battery company Northvolt, which represented Europe’s hopes to compete with China’s hegemony in t...
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    European Commission approves acquisition of Proseat’s Foam, Trim and Lightweight Components business by Brose Sitech
    On June 24, Brose Sitech, the joint venture company of Brose and the Volkswagen Group that produces complete seats and seat parts, announced its decision to acquire the Foam, Trim and Lightweight Components business of Proseat. The acquisition was contingent upon approval from the European Commission. This week, on Aug. 19, the commission approved the proposed acquisition of Proseat’s business by Brose Sitech. The commission determined that the acquisition would not pose competition concern...
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    Illinois State Police collaborates with HAAS Alert to enhance officer safety through technology
    The Illinois State Police (ISP) has partnered with HAAS Alert to improve officer safety by utilizing new technology. Since the collaboration's inception at the start of 2025, ISP has issued over 11 million driver alerts, as reported by Brock Aun, vice president of Product at HAAS Alert. Aun highlighted the program's effectiveness by noting technology's role in enhancing safety. The partnership involves integrating HAAS Alert's software into navigation apps such as Apple Maps and Waze, as well as...
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    Electrify America opens first Hyper-Fast EV charging station in Santa Monica
    Electrify America has inaugurated its first charging station in Santa Monica, California, to address the rising demand for Hyper-Fast electric vehicle charging in Southern California, US. The facility includes 20 Hyper-Fast chargers that can deliver speeds of up to 350 kW, allowing equipped EVs to gain approximately 20 miles of range per minute. This new station is part of Electrify America's extensive network, which is positioned near the I-10 freeway. Electrify America has established itsel...
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    Interior insight: VW T-Roc
    Volkswagen has updated the T-Roc compact sport utility vehicle (SUV) with new features to keep it competitive. This refresh introduces new performance variants, including the sporty R and the open-top Cabriolet. Size-wise, it measures 4,236 mm in length, 1,584 mm in height and 1,819 mm in width, making it shorter, wider and taller than the Golf. Notably, its trunk space is 17% larger than that of its sibling, further enhancing its appeal for those seeking a practical compact SUV. The wheelbas...
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    Rosenberger Telematics partners with Volkswagen for enhanced fleet data solutions
    Rosenberger Telematics has announced a strategic partnership with Volkswagen Group Info Services AG. The collaboration aims to enhance data solutions for fleet operators by integrating vehicle data from several Volkswagen brands, including Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, ŠKODA, Seat, Cupra and Audi. Through this partnership, Rosenberger Telematics gains direct access to fleet vehicle data from these six brands. This integration facilitates innovative mobility servi...
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    Tata AutoComp expands European presence with acquisition of IAC's operations in Slovakia
    Tata AutoComp Systems Ltd., an Indian automotive components manufacturer, is set to enhance its operations in Europe by acquiring IAC Group (Slovakia) s.r.o. through its UK-based subsidiary, Artifex Interior Systems Ltd., Autocar Professional reported Aug. 7. Completion of the deal is subject to regulatory approval. The acquisition involves IAC Slovakia's manufacturing facility in Lozorno, which employs 800 people and reported $190 million in revenue for the fisc...
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    QuantumScape expands collaboration with PowerCo for solid-state battery commercialization
    QuantumScape Corp., a company specializing in solid-state lithium-metal battery technology, has announced an expansion of its collaboration and licensing arrangement with PowerCo SE, the battery company of the Volkswagen Group. Originally established in July 2024, this agreement aims to accelerate the commercialization of solid-state battery technology, particularly through the QSE-5 battery development pilot line in San Jose, California. PowerCo is set to provide up to $131 million in paymen...
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    Cariad develops Connected Car Ecosystem for Volkswagen Group brands
    Cariad, the software company of the Volkswagen Group, is developing a scalable platform known as the Connected Car Ecosystem, which supports the digital features of the connected vehicle fleet for brands such as Audi, Porsche and Volkswagen. This ecosystem comprises four components, each contributing to advanced vehicle connectivity and functionality. The first component, Connectivity, allows vehicles to communicate with each other (Car2Car) and their surroundings (Car2X). This networked...
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    Volkswagen partners with Hivemapper for real-time autonomous vehicle mapping
    Volkswagen ADMT, a subsidiary of Volkswagen focused on autonomous-vehicle testing, has partnered with Hivemapper to utilize its Bee Maps for real-time mapping data. This collaboration aims to improve the precision of self-driving operations by using street-level imagery collected by contributors to Bee Maps. These contributors employ Hivemapper cameras to gather data, which is then used to validate Volkswagen's self-driving technology, particularly enhancing the accuracy of curbside pick-ups and...
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    Volkswagen, Renault drive vehicle-to-grid projects in Europe
    Volkswagen and Renault are driving pilot projects focused on bidirectional charging in Europe. While these projects are being managed at a small scale, both carmakers are expected to scale up their respective vehicle-to-grid (V2G) projects to support the EU's power grid in the future. Utrecht has become the first European city to launch a large-scale V2G system through a collaboration involving Renault Group, We Drive Solar, MyWheels, and the local municipality. The initiative, which is named...
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    Volkswagen plans updates for ID. 4 and ID. 3 with return to physical controls
    Volkswagen is planning extensive updates for its ID. 4 all-electric sport utility vehicle, aligning it visually with the upcoming ID. 2, and reintroducing physical controls within the vehicle, Autocar reported June 24. Volkswagen Technical Development Head Kai Grünitz confirmed to the automotive publication that the ID. 3 will feature a new design language similar to the 2023 ID. 2all concept, which will also be applied to the ID. 4 to maintain their appeal until their replacements ar...
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    Moia launches ID. Buzz AD, Volkswagen's first fully autonomous production vehicle
    Moia, a technology company, has introduced the ID. Buzz AD, marking a significant advancement as it represents the first fully autonomous production vehicle from Volkswagen, specifically tailored for mobility services, the company reported June 17. The vehicle is part of an end-to-end solution that includes a comprehensive software ecosystem and services for operators of autonomous mobility services. This offering is designed to allow public and private mobility providers to quickly and ...
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    VW to build future EVs on Rivian's new R2 platform
    As part of Volkswagen's joint venture with Rivian, VW will use Rivian's upcoming R2 platform for all its future electric vehicles, according to Rivian's Chief Software Officer Wassym Bensaid. Rivian plans for the R2 production to begin in the first half of 2026, with improvements over its predecessor, the R1, making the development process more efficient. The R2 offers a modular and scalable tech stack, allowing Volkswagen brands such as ŠKODA and Audi to inco...
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    Oppo signs patents licensing deal with Volkswagen for connected vehicles
    Smart device company Oppo announced a global patent licensing agreement with Volkswagen. This agreement involves licensing Oppo's cellular standard-essential patents, including those for 5G technology, to Volkswagen. The collaboration aims to enhance the user experience of Volkswagen's connected vehicle products worldwide. Vincent Lin, head of Patent Licensing at Oppo, acknowledged Volkswagen's intellectual property team's efforts in recognizing the value of this partnership, marking a commitmen...
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    Mainland China to cooperate with other countries on rare earth export controls
    Mainland China announced its intent to enhance cooperation with other nations concerning its rare earth export controls amid potential shortages that could impact automobile and semiconductor manufacturers in Europe and India, according to a May 30 report by Reuters. Mainland China holds more than 90% of the global processing capacity for rare earth magnets, which are essential in various industries, and began enforcing stricter export regulations in early April, requiring exporters to acquir...
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    Vattenfall, partners launch a pilot project on bidirectional charging in Sweden
    Swedish energy company Vattenfall, Energy Bank and Scania Volkswagen Dealers have collaborated to launch a pilot project involving bidirectional charging to enhance grid efficiency, storage and access to fossil-free electricity. The move aims to address the anticipated rise in energy consumption over the next two decades as electric vehicle adoption increases.  The pilot project aims to utilize EV batteries for more than just driving, employing vehicle-to-home (V2H) and vehicle-to-g...
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    Interior insight: VW Taigo
    The compact sport utility vehicle (SUV) from Volkswagen has entered a competitive market, showcasing a design that aims to capture attention. However, does it deliver on the promise of a well-rounded interior? Sharing its platform with the Volkswagen T-Cross, the Taigo uses the MQB A0 architecture. Its sleek, coupe-like silhouette features a sloping roofline and a 66-mm height reduction, enhancing visual appeal while maintaining adequate interior space. The cabin offers options for body-color...
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    Nexen Tire supplies N'FERA Sport tires to ŠKODA Karoq SUV
    Nexen Tire announced that its ultrahigh-performance (UHP) summer tire, the N'FERA Sport, has been homologated to be supplied to the ŠKODA Karoq sport utility vehicle. The development underscores Nexen Tire's position as a supplier of premium, high-quality tires to major automotive brands and reflects the company's long-standing collaboration with the Czech car brand of the Volkswagen Group, which began with the ŠKODA Fabia and extended through to the ŠKODA Superb, Octavia,...
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    Volkswagen recalls over 5,600 ID. Buzz electric vans in US owing to an unusual design issue
    Volkswagen (VW) is recalling the model year 2025 ID. Buzz electric vans in the US owing to an unusual design issue. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the third-row seat of the electric van is wide enough to comfortably seat three persons, but it comes equipped with only two seat belts. This falls short of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208, which governs occupant crash protection. "Based on the third-row rear bench seating surface ...
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    VW subsidiary Scout Motors to use engines from VW’s Silao plant in Mexico
    Scout Motors, a subsidiary of Volkswagen, plans to use internal combustion engines (ICEs) that are produced at VW's manufacturing plant in Silao in Mexico, to extend the range of certain model variants. Although the specific engine model was not disclosed, it will be a naturally aspirated, non-turbocharged engine from Volkswagen's Bajío, Mexico, plant. The report, which cites VW CFO Arno Antlitz, said that Scout's strategy entails rolling out vehicles that are battery-electric vehicles ...
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    Power2Drive 2025: Elli to unveil new battery-buffered fast-charging solution
    Volkswagen Group’s electric vehicle charging brand Elli plans to unveil its all-new, battery-buffered charging solution called Flexpole Plus at the international industry trade fair Power2Drive in Munich, the company announced May 5. According to the company, the next generation battery-buffered fast-charging solution offers, among other features, advanced payment solutions and is ideal for fleet operations, corporations and charge-point operators (CPOs) with limited grid access. Fu...
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    Volkswagen unveils AI-powered ADAS system in China
    As reported in a press release on April 17, the Volkswagen Group is enhancing its local technology capabilities in China as part of its "In China, for China" strategy. At Auto Shanghai, Volkswagen will unveil its first AI-powered, highly automated driving system specifically designed for China's traffic conditions. This system is self-learning and engineered for safety and seamless driving, featuring a system-on-chip (SoC) that offers high computing power for rapid response to various driving sc...
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    Volkswagen introduces PAC-MAN game in select models
    Volkswagen is broadening its entertainment features within select vehicle models by introducing the PAC-MAN Championship Edition as part of the optional AirConsole03 In-Car App. This game can be played on the car's infotainment display while parked, using a smartphone as the controller. Volkswagen is pioneering by integrating the car's background lighting and, for certain ID. models, the ID. Light as an option to enhance the gaming experience. The interior lighting responds to the game, creating...
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    Horizon Robotics partners with Volkswagen on driver assistance tech
    Mainland China-based Horizon Robotics revealed a new collaboration with German automaker Volkswagen to enhance advanced driver assistance technologies, in a report published by Reuters on April 7. This partnership is set to integrate Horizon's Superdrive smart driving solution into Volkswagen models. This development comes through the cooperative efforts between Volkswagen's software unit, Cariad, and Carizon, a joint venture between Cariad and Horizon Robotics. The announcement emp...
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    Four subsidiaries of Schlote Group file for insolvency in Germany
    Automotive supplier Schlote Group filed for bankruptcy for its four German subsidiaries March 22. The four subsidiaries affected include Schlote Technology in Harsum, Schlote Gear and Drive Technology in Wernigerode, Schlote Brandenburg and Schlote Harzgerode, with the filings made at the district court in Hildesheim. This follows the bankruptcy of Schlote Holding GmbH, the parent company, in August 2024. The crisis was precipitated by the sudden revocation of roughly €20 million in credit ...
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    Kumho Tire expands OE tire supply to Volkswagen Group
    Kumho Tire has announced plans to expand its supply of original equipment (OE) tires to the Volkswagen Group. The South Korean tiremaker will start supplying tires for new Volkswagen Tiguan and Cupra Terramar midsize sport utility vehicles, which are based on Volkswagen's MQB platform. Kumho Tire will supply its ECSTA PS71 SUV tires for these models. The ECSTA PS71 SUV tires are known for their high-speed stability and a reinforced design that caters to the specific needs of SUVs. “We ar...
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    Volkswagen Group cooperates with Valeo and Mobileye to enhance driver assistance in future MQB vehicles
    As reported in a press release on March 25, Volkswagen Group has announced a collaboration with Valeo and Mobileye to upgrade the advanced driver assistance systems to Level 2+ for its future vehicles built on the MQB platform. The enhancement aims to increase safety and driving comfort in high-volume vehicles, aligning with customer expectations and regulatory demands. According to Dirk Große-Loheide, a member of the management board of the Volkswagen brand responsible for procurement, this...
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    Mobileye launches surround ADAS for mass-market vehicles
    As reported in a blog post on March 25, Mobileye has introduced Mobileye Surround ADAS, which utilizes a single Mobileye EyeQ6 High system-on-chip (SoC) to offer a vertically integrated, software-defined, hands-off eyes-on driving experience. This system utilizes advancements in AI to manage up to 11 sensors with a single electronic control unit (ECU), integrating features such as computer vision, sensor fusion, REM crowdsourced mapping and over-the-air updates. The innovation enabl...
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    Ecarx teams up with Volkswagen for global intelligent cockpit solutions
    Ecarx Technology, supported by Geely, has entered into a cooperation agreement with Volkswagen Group to deliver intelligent cockpit solutions for Volkswagen and ŠKODA brand vehicles across the globe, as reported by LatePost on March 7. This collaboration includes the provision of Ecarx's Antora 1000 computing platform and its Cloudpeak cross-domain software platform, targeting initial launches in Brazil and India before expanding to more markets. The Antora 1000 platform, which is Ecarx...
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    MOIA initiates autonomous vehicle tests in Oslo’s winter conditions
    As reported in a press release on March 6, MOIA, a subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group, has embarked on a crucial phase of testing fully autonomous vehicles by initiating trials of the ID. Buzz AD in Oslo's harsh winter conditions since the start of 2025. This move extends MOIA's exploration of autonomous driving technology to environments characterized by snow, ice and subzero temperatures, thereby widening its test locations to include Austin, Texas; Munich and Hamburg, Germany; and n...
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    Volkswagen Group recalls over 60,000 electric cars in the US
    Volkswagen Group has initiated a recall for over 60,000 cars in the US due to a failure in displaying the gear position, potentially leading to vehicles rolling away if the parking brake is not engaged. This recall, announced by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), specifically affects an estimated 60,490 electric cars, including certain models of the 2021–2023 Volkswagen ID.4 as well as the 2022–2023 Audi Q4 e-Tron and Q4 e-Tron Sportback. The problem was first ide...
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    Volkswagen and Dassault Systèmes forge transformative partnership
    Dassault Systèmes and Volkswagen Group have entered into a significant partnership aimed at revolutionizing the latter's digital infrastructure for cutting-edge vehicle development. Announced Feb. 4, this strategic alliance will see the implementation of Dassault Systèmes' 3DEXPERIENCE platform across Volkswagen Group's operations. The platform, chosen to operate on the cloud, is set to become the primary engineering and manufacturing platform for the group. It will be used by engineers, desig...
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    Volkswagen equips all-electric ID.7 fastback with Continental's EcoContact 7 S tires
    Volkswagen is equipping its all-electric ID.7 fastback with the EcoContact 7 S tires from Continental, the Germany-based tiremaker said in a press release on Feb. 27. The innovative tires, designed specifically for electric vehicles, come with exclusive global original equipment approval in the 21-inch size. The EcoContact 7 S distinguishes itself with several key features that align with the needs of EVs: Superior energy efficiency, minimal rolling noise, extended mileage and precise handl...
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    CATL and Volkswagen form strategic battery development partnership
    Mainland Chinese battery-maker CATL and German automaker Volkswagen have entered into a strategic collaboration on electric vehicle battery technology, as announced by CATL. Under a memorandum of understanding (MOU), the partnership will focus on advancing research and development in the battery sector, incorporating new materials, and enhancing component development. Volkswagen China, in a distinct declaration regarding the agreement, emphasized its commitment to collaboratively work with CA...
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    Targa Telematics partners with Volkswagen for advanced fleet data solutions
    Targa Telematics, a provider of IoT and digital solutions for connected mobility, has formed a strategic partnership with Volkswagen Group Info Services AG to enhance its data solutions for fleet operators. This collaboration will include dynamic vehicle data from Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, Audi, Škoda, Seat, and Cupra, allowing Targa Telematics to integrate vehicle data from these six brands into its platform. This integration aims to offer new mobility services...
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    Volkswagen plans to merge its EV charging and fueling services subsidiaries
    The Volkswagen Group plans to merge its electric vehicle charging and refueling service businesses into a single unit to lay the foundation for future growth by offering seamless mobility services and an expanded range of solutions to both business and private customers transitioning to electric mobility, VW’s charging service provider Elli announced Jan. 15. As part of this move, VW will merge LOGPAY Transport Services GmbH, a subsidiary of Volkswagen Financial Services AG, and the mobilit...
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    Xpeng, Volkswagen plan to jointly build EV charging network in Greater China
    Xpeng Motors and Volkswagen (VW) have signed another memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaborate on building an electric vehicle charging network in Greater China, according to a news report published by CnEVPost on Jan. 6. Under the MOU, the two companies plan to build one of the largest superfast-charging networks in the world's largest EV market, the report said, adding that more than 20,000 EV charging piles that are already operated by the two companies combined in Greater China wil...
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    Volkswagen buys 9.9% stake in Vancouver-based Patriot Battery Metals for $48 million
    PowerCo SE, Volkswagen Group’s battery company, has entered into a strategic partnership with the Vancouver-based Patriot Battery Metals Inc. to ensure a long-term supply of lithium raw materials through a binding offtake commitment, Volkswagen announced Dec. 18. According to the company, this is the first investment for PowerCo and Volkswagen in the lithium supply chain, underlining PowerCo’s ambition to execute on its vertical integration strategy that includes operations from mining to...
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    PowerCo partners with AVL for new battery lab in Germany
    AVL, a global mobility technology company, has been contracted by PowerCo, Volkswagen Group's battery subsidiary, to plan and equip a new battery testing laboratory in Salzgitter, Germany, the company announced in a press release. The new testing lab is scheduled to be completed in 2025. This collaboration aims to harness the latest technologies for testing battery cells, marking a significant step in the partnership between PowerCo and AVL. The Salzgitter facility will focus on testing batte...
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    Škoda Auto celebrates 1 millionth battery system production milestone at Mladá Boleslav plant in Czechia
    Škoda Auto has reached a significant milestone by producing its 1 millionth battery system at its main plant in Mladá Boleslav, Czechia. The Volkswagen (VW) Group-owned company initiated its battery production journey in 2019 with the launch of high-voltage traction batteries for the Superb iV, a plug-in hybrid model. The focus has since shifted to exclusively manufacturing larger battery systems for fully electric vehicles utilizing the modular electric drive mix (MEB) platform, with a dai...
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    MediaTek expands into India's automotive sector with Dimensity Auto platform
    MediaTek, a Taiwan-based semiconductor company, is now making significant strides in the Indian automotive sector with its Dimensity Auto platform, Autocar Professional reported Nov. 30. This platform is at the heart of the integrated digital signal processors (DSPs) that enable vivid graphics and stereo sound outputs in select models by Tata Motors and ŠKODA in India. The Dimensity Auto platform is designed to support the growing trend toward electric vehicles and software-defined vehicles ...
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    Volkswagen-SAIC Group extend their JV agreement until 2040 in Greater China
    Europe’s largest carmaker Volkswagen (VW) has extended its joint venture agreement with SAIC Motor until 2040 in Greater China, securing the strategic partnership for a longer duration as it realigns its approach in the world’s largest electric vehicle market, VW announced Nov. 27. The original JV agreement between VW and SAIC was valid until 2030. The extension of this partnership with SAIC not only strengthens the 40-year collaboration between the two companies but is also aligned wi...
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    Volkswagen launches redesigned 2025 Tiguan in US with advanced lighting and interior features
    Volkswagen of America has launched the redesigned model year 2025 Tiguan sport utility vehicle in the US, featuring significant updates in style, power and fuel efficiency. The third-generation Tiguan, built on the MQB evo platform, sports a bold and expressive exterior design with a higher and more powerful nose than the second-generation Tiguan, as well as slimmer headlights, an LED light bar and an illuminated logo that creates a distinctive light signature. Inside, the Tiguan sp...
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    Rivian and VW Group JV commence operations
    Rivian and VW Group Technology, the joint venture established by Rivian Automotive and the Volkswagen Group (VW) in June, formally commenced operations on Nov. 13. The JV aims to develop next-generation electrical architecture and software technology for the future electric vehicles of both companies. It will leverage Rivian's software and electrical hardware technology with VW Group's global scale and vehicle platform competencies. The JV will be coled by Wassym Bensaid from Rivian and Carst...
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    Bentley unveils new Beyond100+ strategy; plans to launch first luxury electric SUV in 2026
    Bentley Motors has announced an extension to its Beyond100 business strategy. The new strategy, called Beyond100+, moves the luxury-car maker’s electrification ambition beyond 2030 to 2035. At the heart of this strategy is Bentley’s plans to launch its first battery-electric vehicle (BEV) in 2026, which the carmaker expects to create an entirely new market segment — the world's first true Luxury Urban sport utility vehicle. This launch is part of Bentley's broader initiative to introduc...
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    TomTom and Volkswagen Group's Cariad introduce advanced navigation solution for Audi EVs
    TomTom will start supplying its next-generation navigation solution, developed in collaboration with the Volkswagen Group’s (VW) software subsidiary Cariad, to premium electric vehicle models from Audi. The navigation solution, seamlessly integrated into the vehicle’s platform, provides cohesive operations across infotainment and most advanced driver assistance systems. This collaboration leverages TomTom's cloud-native navigation software to provide features such as lane-level routing an...
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    5GAA showcases latest cellular vehicle-to-everything technologies in Berlin
    The 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) showcased the latest developments in cellular vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X) technologies in Berlin last week, the association said in a press release on Oct. 28. The demonstrations highlighted the capabilities of 5G-vehicle-to-everything (5G-V2X) in facilitating new applications across a diverse set of stakeholders including automakers, service providers and mobile network operators. A notable achievement was the integration of 5G-V2X Direct technology in ...
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    QuantumScape begins shipping its first B-sample cells for automotive customer testing
    Volkswagen-backed solid-state battery technology company QuantumScape has started producing and shipping the first set of its B-sample cells for automotive customer testing. In a letter to shareholders released Oct. 23, the company said that it has begun producing low volumes of its first B-sample cells, accomplishing its most important goal for 2024. These B-sample cells are of QuantumScape’s first commercial product, QSE-5, and carry an energy density of over 800 watt-hours per liter (Wh/...
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    Volkswagen introduces new collision-avoidance alerts in model year 2024 and 2025 vehicles in US
    Volkswagen of America has integrated new collision-avoidance alerts into most of its model year (MY) 2024 and MY 2025 vehicles equipped with the necessary technology. These alerts are designed to warn Volkswagen drivers of oncoming roadside hazards and inform certain oncoming vehicles of a disabled Volkswagen vehicle. This feature will be included at no additional charge with VW Car-Net Safe & Secure subscriptions starting later this fall. Volkswagen is the first automaker in the US to in...
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    Volkswagen’s Scout Motors to offer internal combustion engine pickups in addition to electric SUVs
    Volkswagen’s (VW's) US-bound pickup truck brand Scout Motors plans to offer extended-range (EREV) versions of its pickup models featuring a small gasoline engine, in addition to electric sport utility vehicles, according to a news report published by Reuters on Oct. 24. The company unveiled a concept electric SUV and a pickup truck on Thursday (Oct. 24). The announcement comes amid increasing focus on hybrid vehicles, which continue to see a sharp surge in demand as consumers stay away f...
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    Thyssenkrupp and Volkswagen commit to low-carbon steel supply
    At the International Suppliers Fair (IZB) in Wolfsburg, Germany, thyssenkrupp Steel and Volkswagen Group signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) regarding the future supply of low-carbon steel, produced at thyssenkrupp Steel's direct reduction plant set to be operational by 2027. This plant will utilize hydrogen and green electricity, enabling a substantial reduction in carbon footprint compared to conventional steel production methods. Initially, natural gas will be used as a reducing age...
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    Kirchhoff Automotive to unveil new safety technologies at IZB
    Kirchhoff Automotive is set to showcase its latest advancements in lightweight construction and safety at the International Suppliers Fair (IZB) in Wolfsburg, Germany's Allerpark from Oct. 22 to 24. Operating under the theme MAKING.MOBILITY.SAFE and emphasizing Empowering Partnerships, the company will present the outcomes of collaborative efforts with Volkswagen AG (VW). This event will serve as a platform for VW suppliers, board members, purchasers and developers to discuss innovations...
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    AMS Osram unveils next-gen EVIYOS multipixel LED for automotive lighting
    AMS Osram has introduced the next-generation of its EVIYOS multipixel LED, called EVIYOS HD 25 gen2, for use in adaptive driving beam (ADB) and projection headlamps. This release aligns with the company's strategy, promising further product launches, including a variant of the EVIYOS LED tailored for low-end and midrange vehicles in the coming years. The EVIYOS HD 25 gen2 offers enhanced brightness and reduces starry light emissions compared with the first-generation EVIYOS LED. While the ori...
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    Porsche recalls over 27,500 Taycan electric sedans to address short-circuit risk in battery modules
    Porsche is recalling 27,527 Taycan electric sedans in the US to address the risk of a short circuit in the battery modules. The recall affects model year 2020 through 2024 Taycans, produced between Oct. 21, 2019, and Feb. 1, 2024. According to the documents filed by the German sports-car maker with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the affected vehicles may experience a short circuit within the battery modules, which could lead to a fire. The battery packs were suppl...
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    Hesai Technology partners with SAIC Volkswagen to advance automotive Lidar ecosystem
    Lidar specialist Hesai Technology has announced a strategic cooperation framework with SAIC Volkswagen. This partnership will establish a new ecosystem for the automotive industry, leveraging Hesai's cutting-edge Lidar products and technology at its core. SAIC Volkswagen, a joint venture between SAIC Group and Volkswagen Group, has been a key vehicle manufacturer in mainland China for more than 40 years since its inception in 1984. The JV sold 1.2 million cars in 2023. Hesai is a key suppl...
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    Volkswagen partners with Google Cloud to integrate GenAI into myVW app
    Volkswagen of America has announced a strategic partnership with Google Cloud to incorporate generative AI into the myVW mobile app, the company said in a press release on Sept. 24. The German automaker is leveraging Google Cloud’s AI and machine learning capabilities as well as expertise of Google Cloud Consulting to power its new myVW Virtual Assistant and offer vehicle owners intuitive access to critical vehicle information and services. Volkswagen is currently offering AI-powered Virtual A...
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    Hyundai and Škoda partner for hydrogen mobility ecosystem
    Hyundai Motor Co. and Škoda Group have embarked on a collaborative journey articulated through a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed during the Korea-Czech Republic Business Summit in Prague, targeting the development of a hydrogen mobility ecosystem. The collaboration aims to expedite the adoption of hydrogen, thereby propelling advancements in hydrogen technology and bolstering carbon neutrality globally, notably in the Czech Republic. Both parties have expressed a commitment to ...
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    Bridgestone develops Potenza Sport A ultra-high-performance tires for new Audi e-tron GT family
    Audi has selected Bridgestone to develop bespoke ultra-high-performance (UHP) tires for the new Audi e-tron GT family, the Japanese tiremaker said in a press release on Sept. 17. Bridgestone has finalized its Potenza Sport A tire as an original equipment tire for the new Audi e-tron GT.  Designed to offer optimal handling, performance and ride comfort for the Audi e-tron GT, the Potenza Sport A tire features a unique tread design and reinforcement technology. It has been rigorously teste...
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    Volkswagen pauses sales and production of ID.4 electric SUVs in US amid recall for defective door handles
    Volkswagen (VW) has halted sales and temporarily ceased production of the ID.4 electric SUV at its Chattanooga plant in Tennessee, US, following a recall due to potentially defective door handles. The recall, prompted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), was issued after discovering that water could infiltrate the electronic door handles, causing a short-circuit that might lead to the doors opening while the vehicle is in motion. With no immediate solution for the door ...
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    Volkswagen to operationalize Salzgitter, Germany, battery plant with 50% capacity amid cost pressures
    German carmaker Volkswagen’s (VW's) battery unit PowerCo will build just one of the two planned production lines at its Salzgitter, Germany, plant amid mounting cost pressure and a global slowdown in the demand for battery-electric vehicles (BEVs), according to a news report published by Reuters on Sept. 6. The report cited an unnamed member of VW’s works council. According to the source, Group Technology Chief Thomas Schmall gave a presentation to the staff members last week, divulg...
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    Volkswagen recalls 98,800 ID.4 electric SUVs to fix issue with door handles
    Volkswagen (VW) has issued a recall for 98,806 of its ID.4 electric sport utility vehicles (SUVs) spanning the 2021–2024 model years, due to a defect in the door handles that may lead to the doors opening unexpectedly, Green Car Reports said Sept. 10. The vehicles affected by this recall were assembled in Zwickau, Germany, and Chattanooga, Tenn. In affected vehicles, which VW claimed to be fewer than 1% of all recalled, the door handles may not adequately prevent water from entering. The in...
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    Škoda unveils exterior sketches of all-new Elroq electric SUV
    Škoda has revealed the exterior sketches of its all-new Elroq electric sport utility vehicle (SUV), the first production model to adopt the Modern Solid design language, the Czechia-based automaker said in a press release on Sept. 9. The all-new Elroq electric SUV sports a new front design complete with Škoda lettering, a Tech-Deck Face and integrated matrix-LED headlights within an innovative bumper. The design also highlights Unique Dark Chrome details and the introduction of an Elroq-exclus...
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    Audi unveils third-generation Q5 sport utility vehicle, highlighting advanced features
    Audi has unveiled the next-generation Q5 midsize sport utility vehicle (SUV), equipped with several advanced functions and features, the company said in a press release on Sept. 2. The third-generation Q5 is built on the Premium Platform Combustion (PPC), like the new Audi A5, setting new standards with its efficient engines, modern connectivity and versatile space concept. The Q5's exterior adopts a dynamic design with a sporty Singleframe grille, sculpturally shaped headlights and dist...
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    Volkswagen plans to offer ChatGPT-integrated voice assistant in select models in US
    Volkswagen of America has announced the introduction of the ChatGPT-integrated Plus Speech voice assistant in its vehicles in the US, the automaker said in a press release on Sept. 3. The automaker will debut the service in the model year 2025 Jetta and Jetta GLI models as well as the model year 2024 ID.4 electric sport utility vehicle (SUV), equipped with an 82-kWh battery, starting Sept. 6. This integration, powered by Cerence Chat Pro, aims to enhance the existing IDA voice assis...
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    Volkswagen partners Revoltech to develop sustainable materials from industrial hemp
    Volkswagen has entered into a cooperation with the German startup Revoltech GmbH from Darmstadt, Germany, to jointly focus on the research and development of sustainable materials based on industrial hemp, Volkswagen announced Aug. 30. The cooperation agreement is part of Volkswagen’s larger strategy of using sustainable surface materials in its models from 2028. According to the press note, the material the two companies plan to work on will be made from 100% bio-based hemp, which ...
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    Noodoe and Škoda partner to enhance EV charging infrastructure in Taiwan
    Noodoe and Škoda Taiwan have announced a collaboration aimed at expanding the electric vehicle charging infrastructure throughout Taiwan, aligning with Škoda's ambition to improve the EV experience for its clients. This partnership promises a smooth transition to electric mobility for Škoda vehicle owners, underscored by the introduction of over 50 ultrahigh-speed DC charging stations dedicated to supporting the launch of Škoda's Enyaq electric sport utility vehicle (SUV). These stations,...
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    Volkswagen to adjust EV battery capacity plan based on market demand
    Volkswagen's ambitious plan to develop 200 GWh of battery capacity by 2030 for its electric vehicles is subject to change, depending on the future demand for EVs, according to the company's Batteries Chief Thomas Schmall. In an interview with the German newspaper FAS, Schmall emphasized that the objective, while realistic, is flexible and will be adjusted in alignment with the EV market's evolution. This stance reflects a shift from Volkswagen's 2021 announcement, where it aimed to achie...
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    Kumho Tire supplies original equipment tires to Volkswagen Multivan T7
    Kumho Tire is supplying tires for the Volkswagen Multivan T7 model, Yonhap News English reported Aug. 19. The South Korean tiremaker is equipping Volkswagen’s large van with its ECSTA HS52 summer tire as original equipment (OE) from May. Kumho Tire operates three tire manufacturing plants in South Korea. Outside South Korea, the company operates three plants in mainland China, one in Vietnam and one in the US. The South Korean tiremaker generated 4.04 trillion won (about $3 billion) in sale...
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    Volkswagen plans to consolidate its R&D operations with a focus on EVs in mainland China
    Europe’s largest carmaker Volkswagen is consolidating its research and development resources for electric vehicles in mainland China, with plans to make Anhui its second global R&D hub, according to a news report published by CnEVPost on Aug. 16. The CnEVPost report cited a local media outlet 36kr as the original source of the news story. It said that in a recent restructuring, Volkswagen has centralized its battery-electric vehicle (BEV) R&D in mainland China under Volkswagen (C...
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    Volkswagen says all EVs sold in South Korea are powered with locally sourced batteries
    Volkswagen’s South Korean unit has disclosed that all the 14 models it sells in South Korea, including the Volkswagen ID.4 and the Audi e-Tron S, are equipped with domestically sourced batteries from LG Energy Solution and Samsung SDI, respectively, according to a news report published by Business Korea on Aug. 14. VW joins a growing list of automakers revealing their battery sources, after an electric car caught fire in the South Korean city of Incheon on Aug. 2. Carmakers such as Hyundai,...
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    ORNL demonstrates 270-kW wireless power transfer on a Porsche Taycan
    The US Energy Department's (US DOE) Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) has achieved a new record in wirelessly charging an electric Porsche Taycan with an output of 270 kW, according to a news report published by Electrive on Aug. 1. The project marked the culmination of ORNL’s collaboration with the Volkswagen Group, where the Porsche Taycan electric sport utility vehicle (SUV) was fast-charged using the jointly developed wireless multiphase charging system. However, the news rep...
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    Volvo's software hurdles: Is software the new Achilles' heel of legacy automakers?
    In June, Volvo recalled the EX30 electric small sport utility vehicles (SUVs) owing to a software issue. The software update, intended to enhance features and functionality, instead led to a multitude of problems and a surge in customer returns and refund demands. This situation has resulted in a range of issues, including blacked-out infotainment screens, incorrect information displayed on functioning screens and driver profiles reverting back to factory settings. Furthermore, driver aids have ...
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    MOIA and emotion3D launch AI for Volkswagen's ID. Buzz AD interior safety
    In a press release on July 24, MOIA, in collaboration with emotion3D, has introduced an AI solution for interior analysis in Volkswagen's self-driving, all-electric ID. Buzz AD. This software innovation is aimed at enhancing safety by taking over tasks traditionally performed by drivers, including monitoring the number of passengers, ensuring the proper use of seat belts, and verifying that the vehicle's doors are clear and that there are no obstructions on the cabin floor. It can also assess th...
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    Serbia targets European carmakers for lithium supply
    Serbia is planning to offer Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen and Stellantis the chance to buy lithium for car batteries, signaling a strategic move to prefer European automakers over Chinese ones, according to statements made by President Aleksandar Vucic. In an effort to strengthen ties with the EU, Vucic discussed the nation's intentions with the German daily, Handelsblatt. He highlighted that the EU's need for lithium is a driving force behind Serbia's decision. This announcement comes ahead...
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    Volkswagen to launch mainland China-specific E/E architecture in 2026
    Cariad China, the mainland China-based subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group’s software unit Cariad, will collaborate with Xpeng to jointly develop the China Electronic Architecture (CEA), which will be used in all locally produced electric vehicles sold by the Volkswagen brand, starting from 2026. This partnership signifies a shift for Cariad China toward becoming a major software ally within the local market, focusing on delivering the latest technologies including advanced autonomous driving s...
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    Xpeng and Volkswagen partner for E/E architecture in China
    Xpeng Inc. and the Volkswagen Group have announced a joint partnership to develop an industry-leading electrical/electronic architecture (E/E architecture) for all locally produced vehicles in China. This effort will be based on Volkswagen's China Main Platform (CMP) and Modular Electric Drive Matrix (MEB) platform, with the first vehicle expected to start production within approximately 24 months. The collaboration, solidified through a master agreement following a previous announcement of a...
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    Onsemi selected to power Volkswagen Group’s next-generation EVs
    In a press release on July 22, Onsemi entered into a multiyear agreement with Volkswagen Group to become the main provider of a comprehensive power-box solution for the Scalable Systems Platform's (SSP's) upcoming-generation traction inverter. This solution, incorporating silicon carbide (SiC)-based technology, is designed to be scalable across various power levels suitable for all vehicle categories. The power-box solution, centered on the EliteSiC M3e metal-oxide-semiconductor fie...
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    Volkswagen launches new subbrand ID. UNYX for mainland Chinese market
    Volkswagen has introduced the ID. UNYX, the first model from its new subbrand with the same name, tailored specifically for the mainland Chinese market as part of its "In China, for China" strategy. This strategy emphasizes aligning Volkswagen's product offerings more closely with the preferences of mainland Chinese consumers. This launch is part of a broader initiative by Volkswagen, which includes the introduction of four more ID. UNYX models by 2026, encompassing sport utility vehicles (SU...
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    Forvia Hella and Audi unveil new headlamp concept for the Q6 e-tron
    Forvia Hella has collaborated with Audi to develop a new headlamp concept for the Audi Q6 e-tron, the company said in a press release on July 17. The new headlamp features a digital daytime running light (DRL) matrix, which allows users to personalize their vehicles by choosing from up to eight preset designs. This feature, alongside adaptive lighting functionalities such as a glare-free high beam, marks a significant advancement in automotive lighting. The headlamp concept visually divides t...
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    Porsche launches new electric Macan 4S to expand its sport utility vehicle range
    Porsche is intensifying its foray into the all-electric sport utility vehicle (SUV) market with the introduction of the new Macan 4S, situated to bridge the performance and capability gap between the Macan 4, the Macan Turbo models, and the entry-level rear-wheel-drive (RWD) trim. This latest Macan 4S employs the advanced electronically controlled Porsche Traction Management (ePTM) system for superior power distribution across the front and rear axles. The Macan 4S, alongside i...
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    Volkswagen Group’s PowerCo, QuantumScape enter agreement to industrialize solid-state batteries
    PowerCo, the electric-vehicle battery company of the Volkswagen Group, has entered a strategic agreement with QuantumScape to begin commercial production of QuantumScape’s next-generation solid-state lithium metal battery technology, the German automotive group said in a press release July 11. Solid-state batteries promise higher energy density than current liquid electrolyte batteries. The technology is seen as a major breakthrough in increasing driving range of EVs and support large-scale ad...
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    Audi gears up for production of next-generation electric drives at Győr plant in Hungary
    Audi is gearing up to begin production of the latest generation of electric drives, the MEBeco (Modularer E-Antriebs-Baukasten, or modular electric drive concept) at its plant in Győr, Hungary. Recently, the carmaker invested in machine and equipment (press and line transfer unit) essential for the manufacturing of the MEBeco drive plate pack at the plant. The components for the 100-metric-ton press have been delivered to the plant in 11 trucks. The line transfer unit is a crucial piece of...
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    CARIAD and Harman collaborate to launch Group Application Store for Volkswagen Group’s cars
    CARIAD, the automotive software company of the Volkswagen Group (VW), has teamed up with Harman International to develop the Group Application Store that seamlessly connects the car to the driver’s digital world without the need for a smartphone. Utilizing the Android Automotive OS (AAOS), the platform integrates popular and useful applications directly into the vehicle's infotainment system, enabling a growing ecosystem for both the vehicle and market-specific applications. The ecosystem alre...
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    Volkswagen Group UK partners Ovo Energy to benefit from clean energy-related innovations
    Volkswagen has partnered Ovo Energy in the UK to offer customers preferential rates and bonuses, making it simpler and more cost-effective to switch to an electric vehicle, the company said on July 1. The carmaker said that the customers purchasing vehicles from 1 July 2024 from any of the Volkswagen Group brands — Audi, CUPRA, SEAT, Škoda, Volkswagen Passenger Cars and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles — can take advantage of Ovo’s market-leading "Charge-Anytime" add-on, as well as a num...
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    SAIC Volkswagen to launch EVs in China by 2026
    SAIC Motor, a Chinese car manufacturer, and its German partner Volkswagen have entered into agreements to jointly develop three plug-in hybrid and two pure electric vehicle models in China through their joint venture, SAIC Volkswagen. This initiative, announced as SAIC Volkswagen celebrates its 40th anniversary, aims to launch the first of these models by 2026. Ralf Brandstätter, a board member of Volkswagen AG responsible for China, emphasized the importance of advancing their electrif...
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    Volkswagen – Rivian deal: VW gets E/E architecture, Rivian gets capital and scale
    On June 25, Volkswagen Group and US-based electric carmaker Rivian Automotive announced their plan to set up an equal joint venture company that will focus on developing the next-generation electrical and electronic (E/E) architecture and software solutions that will be central to upcoming electric vehicles from both the carmakers. The strategic partnership also entails Volkswagen’s plan to invest $5 billion in Rivian, starting with an initial investment of $1 billion through an unsecured c...
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    Volkswagen recalls 271,000 Atlas SUVs in US over airbag issue
    Volkswagen is recalling 271,000 Atlas sport utility vehicles (SUVs) in the US over an airbag issue, Fox Business reported June 27. The recall affects the model year 2021–2024 Volkswagen Atlas and 2020–2024 Atlas Cross Sport, produced between Oct. 1, 2020, and June 17, 2024. According to the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the affected vehicles are equipped with a passenger occupant detection system (PODS) in the front passenger seat. The system is integrated int...
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    Audi integrates ChatGPT into vehicle voice-control systems
    Audi has announced the integration of AI-based ChatGPT into the voice-control systems of its vehicles, starting with models equipped with the third-generation modular infotainment system (MIB 3), the company said in a press release on June 27. The new development will allow owners of about 2 million Audi models made since 2021 and equipped with MIB 3 to operate the infotainment, navigation and AC systems through enhanced voice control and ask general knowledge questions using natural language...
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    Navigating compliance costs: OEMs' dilemma in making legacy vehicles compliant with cybersecurity
    The implementation of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) R155 cybersecurity regulation has ramifications for the automotive industry that are more immediate than one would ordinarily expect in the vehicle planning process. It has led to some shuffling of vehicle portfolios among original equipment manufacturers due to inputting cost-benefit scenarios into the vehicle planning process. Porsche's decision to discontinue sales of the internal combustion engine (ICE)-powered M...
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    Škoda enhances voice assistant functionality by incorporating ChatGPT
    Škoda has significantly enhanced the functionality of its voice assistant Laura by incorporating ChatGPT, the company said in a press release on June 26. Laura, now integrated with Cerence Chat Pro, provides targeted information in wide-ranging situations. Apart from previously available sources of information, Chat Pro is now directly connected to ChatGPT to answer questions which are beyond Laura’s original knowledge. According to Škoda, if a question does not relate to the Vehicle...
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    Porsche to recall all Taycan electric sports cars over braking issue
    Porsche has initiated a global recall of all Taycan electric sports cars due to a braking issue that has been identified in a small number of vehicles, Autocar reported June 26. This issue pertains to the front brake hoses, which have been found to develop cracks in some cars, leading to brake fluid leakage. This, in turn, diminishes brake pressure and hampers the effectiveness of the braking system. Porsche has not specified the exact number of cars impacted by this recall. The carmaker has ...
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    Volkswagen to invest $5 billion in Rivian, both companies to set up a JV
    US electric-car maker Rivian Automotive and Europe’s largest carmaker Volkswagen Group plan to set up an equal joint venture to focus on developing next-generation electrical architecture and software solutions that can benefit both the companies in their respective EV lineup in the future, Rivian announced June 25. The two companies expect that the JV will be formed by the fourth quarter of 2024. The strategic partnership also entails Volkswagen Group's plan of investing $5 billion in Rivi...
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    Volkswagen offers new-generation infotainment system integrated with ChatGPT in more models
    Volkswagen is offering its new-generation infotainment system integrated with ChatGPT in more models, the company said in a press release June 21. The artificial intelligence-based tool is available in all electric vehicle models offered by ID. family as well as in the new Golf, Tiguan and Passat.  The advanced AI system, accessible via the IDA voice assistant, allows users to interact with their car using natural language for a range of functionalities that surpass traditional voice con...
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    Charge+ and Porsche launch 1,700 km EV charging network in Vietnam
    Charge+, a prominent provider of electric-vehicle charging solutions in Southeast Asia, has collaborated with Porsche to introduce a 1,700 km EV charging network in Vietnam, aimed at connecting the country's two major cities, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. This network, announced June 20, will feature 17 Direct Current (DC) ultra-fast charging sites across Vietnam over the next three years. The first phase, including nine sites with up to 180 kW power rating in key cities such as Hanoi, Ho Chi M...
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    Volkswagen’s battery unit PowerCo appoints HW Vassen new CTO
    Volkswagen has appointed HW Vassen chief technology officer and a member of the board of management of its battery unit PowerCo SE, the company announced June 20. Vassen will take over the new position from Aug. 1, the company said, adding that the decision was approved by the Supervisory Board of PowerCo SE. Vassen, who succeeds Soonho Ahn, was serving as the head of series development at the company and is known to have already played a decisive role in the development of PowerCo’s unifie...
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    Volkswagen, Vulcan Green Steel partner on low-carbon steel
    Volkswagen AG and Vulcan Green Steel have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for a partnership for low-carbon steel, which is a key element of the German carmaker’s green steel strategy, VW announced June 12. The volumes of low-carbon steel that Volkswagen AG expects to order will cover a significant proportion of total steel requirements and will be used by the VW Group’s production facilities from 2027 onward, the company said. It further added that the fully vertically integ...
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    VW subsidiary Elli partners with Otovo for solar-powered charging solutions
    Volkswagen Group brand Elli has entered into a strategic partnership with the European solar panel provider Otovo to offer e-mobility customers solar energy solutions for their home, the company announced in a press release on June 7. Elli also launched the new Charger 2, equipped with a wide range of services that enable significantly reduced charging costs. According to VW, Elli's Charger 2 optimizes charging according to a home’s solar energy production and electricity prices, and reduce...
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    Volkswagen to invest €120 billion on EVs, digitalization, and €60 billion on combustion cars
    Europe’s largest carmaker Volkswagen said that the company would continue to invest in manufacturing combustion engine-powered cars despite the global transition to electric vehicles, according to a news report published by Automotive News Europe on June 5. The report mentioned that the carmaker has been forced to adjust its previously announced strategy of completely transitioning to battery-electric vehicles (BEVs). As a result, VW plans to allocate two-thirds of its capital allocation of...
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    Volkswagen plans to capitalize on collaboration with Xpeng to consolidate in mainland China
    Volkswagen aims to course-correct and catch up in mainland China, the world’s largest electric vehicle market, through its collaboration with local carmaker Xpeng Motors, according to a news report published by Nikkei Asia on June 12. The company, which is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its joint venture with Shanghai's SAIC Motor this year, has been witnessing tough competition from local players in mainland China and has been falling behind in rolling out new electric cars. Citing...
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    Volkswagen China plans to cut costs by 20% over next three years
    Europe’s largest carmaker Volkswagen plans to cut costs in its operations in mainland China, the world’s largest electric vehicle market, by 20% compared to the last year, according to a news report published by Yicai Global on June 4. The report said that VW is looking to reduce these costs over the next three years. The news comes soon after Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares warned that transition to EVs is a game of severe cost-cutting and that automotive suppliers must figure out how to r...
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