The IAA Munich EV Highlights auto show highlighted major developments in the European electric vehicle market, with BMW, Mercedes, and Volkswagen showcasing their latest EV offerings. Chinese automakers also made a strong push, demonstrating the growing international competition in Europe’s fast-expanding EV segment. BMW unveiled the iX3, which it describes as its first “true” software-defined […]
Suzuki Motorcycle India has unveiled a special Suzuki Avenis Naruto edition, marking its latest collaboration with the globally popular anime Naruto Shippuden. This partnership aims to blend anime culture with modern mobility, targeting young riders who value style, performance, and pop culture influences. The Suzuki Avenis Naruto edition features anime-themed graphics and visual enhancements, emphasizing […]
Volkswagen India has announced price reductions of up to ₹3.27 lakh on its popular models under the revised GST 2.0 regime. The new pricing will take effect from 22 September, following the GST council’s rate announcement by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. Volkswagen GST Price Cut,the reductions cover Volkswagen’s key models: Virtus, Taigun, and Tiguan R-Line, […]
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has voiced support for the Germany EV Regulation, German auto industry’s call for more flexible EU rules on electric vehicles. Speaking at the IAA Munich auto show, Merz urged European regulators to consider a softer transition timeline for phasing out combustion engine vehicles, currently slated for a ban in 10 years. […]
Volkswagen EV strategy
EVs with solid-state batteries
Rivian VW Hiring Canada engineers as part of a fast-growing joint venture focused on the future of software-defined vehicles. The partnership between Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies, announced in late 2024, has now reached Canada with about three-dozen roles opening in Toronto and Vancouver. The joint venture, headquartered in Palo Alto, California, is expanding to […]
Tesla has unveiled a compensation proposal for CEO Elon Musk that could be worth nearly Tesla $1 Trillion, marking the largest pay package in U.S. corporate history. The deal, revealed this week, underscores Musk’s influence at Tesla but has also sparked questions about fairness, governance, and long-term shareholder impact. The package would be tied to […]
The Polestar Q2 loss highlighted the intense pressure on electric vehicle makers. The Swedish EV brand reported a net loss of $1.03 billion for the quarter ending June 30. That compares with a $268 million loss a year earlier. U.S. tariffs and rising price competition drove the result, alongside a heavy impairment charge on the […]
The Porsche wireless charging system debuted at the IAA Mobility show in Munich. Instead of plugging in, Cayenne EV owners will soon charge by simply parking over a pad in their driveway or garage. With this move, Porsche aims to make EV ownership easier. Wireless charging feels familiar to smartphone users. Porsche applied the same […]
