Volkswagen and Stellantis are refining their European electric vehicle strategies by leveraging partnerships with Chinese automakers to accelerate development and improve competitiveness.
Volkswagen has introduced the ID Era 8X SUV in China, featuring an 800-volt extended-range powertrain, advanced autonomous driving technology, and a starting price of ¥226 800.
European automakers are challenging Chinese competitors at the Paris Motor Show with new model lineups, retro-inspired concepts, and a renewed focus on compact electric vehicles.
Volkswagen Group CEO Oliver Blume warns that European automakers face intense pressure from Chinese competition and rising costs, urging policymakers to support domestic production.
Volkswagen is developing the second generation of its ID. Buzz electric minivan, which will transition to the SSP platform to improve performance and reduce production costs.
Volkswagen Group is weighing the future of the Seat brand as it navigates global market pressures and shifting regulations, though the automaker continues to invest in new mild-hybrid models.
Volkswagen is developing a next-generation ID. Buzz electric minibus on the new SSP platform, aiming for a lower price point and improved technical performance.
Volkswagen is developing a second-generation ID. Buzz on the SSP platform, aiming to reduce production costs and lower the entry price to boost market appeal.
Volkswagen Group reports that fully electric vehicles now represent 40 percent of its European order book, bolstered by 150,000 orders for its new entry-level electric car family.
Volkswagen reported a 10.9 percent decline in US sales and a 19.3 percent drop in global deliveries for the third quarter of 2026, largely driven by a sharp decrease in electric vehicle sales.
Volkswagen Group reported a 4.7% decline in global BEV deliveries during Q3 2026, with electric vehicles accounting for 12.7% of the company's total sales.
SAIC Volkswagen has launched the ID. Era 8X EREV SUV in China, featuring a 1 602 km combined range and Momenta R7 intelligent driving technology.
Volkswagen has upgraded the top speed and range of the upcoming ID. Polo GTI electric vehicle following customer feedback, with pre-orders now open in Germany starting at €39,995.
Volkswagen has unveiled the ID. Tiguan, an all-electric SUV replacing the ID.4 and ID.5, with pre-sales starting October 13 at a base price of €42 695.
Volkswagen has unveiled the all-electric ID. Tiguan, set to replace the ID.4 and ID.5, with European pre-orders starting at €42,695.
Volkswagen is recalling over 22,500 ID.4 electric crossovers in the US due to a fire risk, advising owners to limit battery charging to 80% while the investigation continues.
Volkswagen has introduced the ID. Tiguan electric crossover, replacing the ID.4 model with a range of up to 600 km and a starting price of €42 695.
Volkswagen will launch the ID. Tiguan electric SUV in early 2027 with a starting price of €42 695 and a range of up to 600 kilometres.
Volkswagen is replacing its ID.4 and ID.5 electric models with the new ID. Tiguan, which launches in Europe on October 13 starting at €42 695.
Volkswagen is recalling 22,524 ID.4 electric SUVs in the US due to battery fire risks, while also addressing separate seatbelt defects across its VW and Cupra brands.
