The Spanish Volkswagen brand SEAT says it is in the final stages of preparing for series production of the Cupra Raval at its Martorell plant. The project has now entered the pre-series phase of industrialisation, during which processes and quality sta…
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Volkswagen Group names Andreas Mindt Head of Design
Andreas Mindt, previously the head of design for the VW brand, will now also lead Volkswagen Group’s design department. He succeeds Michael Mauer, who had already stepped down as Porsche’s design chief and is now leaving the VW Group as part of a gener…
Audi and Škoda reportedly line up derivatives of Volkswagen’s electric small-car family
The EU Commission plans to introduce a vehicle class called M1E for small electric cars and provide special support for it. According to a media report, this is expected to prompt Audi and Skoda to accelerate the launch of their own versions of the ele…
Audi sticks with Concept C despite Porsche 718 uncertainty
Audi plans to bring the production version of the Concept C to the electric sports car platform of the Porsche Boxster and Cayman. However, after several delays and a change of CEO, the models remain uncertain at Zuffenhausen. Now, Audi clarifies: its …
VW’s U.S. Scout comeback reportedly delayed to mid-2028
Volkswagen Group is reportedly pushing back the revival of its US heritage brand Scout. Instead of the previously targeted 2027 launch, the company now plans to start production of the first models in summer 2028. Moreover, Scout will not launch with f…
VW aims to cut costs even further
The Volkswagen Group is facing ongoing challenges. According to a report, top management is planning a new cost-cutting program aimed at saving around €60 billion euros, or 20 per cent of costs, by the end of 2028. The measures could impact personnel—a…
Rivian boosts revenue despite delivery decline – also thanks to VW
EV manufacturer Rivian increased its 2025 revenue by 8% to nearly $5.4 billion. This growth occurred despite an 18% decline in vehicle deliveries. The development of E/E architecture and software for partner Volkswagen significantly contributed to this…
Toyota sells more battery-electric cars in China than VW
Volkswagen Group and Toyota are among the world’s largest automakers. Both companies have struggled with electric vehicles in China so far. Now, it is clear: In 2025, the Japanese sold more EVs in China than VW for the first time – albeit at a low level.
Farewell tariffs: Cupra Tavascan becomes first China import to fall under minimum price rule
The EU’s special tariffs on electric vehicles from China also affect European manufacturers producing in China. A prominent example is the Cupra Tavascan, for which the EU currently imposes a 20.7% punitive tariff on imports. However, that is now over….
VW and Stellantis demand CO₂ bonus for European-made EVs
The EU aims to become more independent from China and the USA. Europe’s largest automakers, Volkswagen and Stellantis, are using this as an opportunity to make a joint appeal to policymakers: CEOs Oliver Blume and Antonio Filosa are calling for more EU…
