Tag: VW

Mobility Futurist GREG LINDSAY TO KEYNOTE SEPT. 23 MOBILITY INNOVATION EXCHANGE

 Day-long conference is hosted by the State of Michigan’s Office of Future Mobility and Electrification and is part of Mobility Week in Michigan More than 40 speakers included at Huntington Place event in Detroit DETROIT, Sept. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Urbanist and mobility futurist Greg Lindsay has been named the keynote speaker of the Mobility Innovation Exchange (MIX)… Continue reading Mobility Futurist GREG LINDSAY TO KEYNOTE SEPT. 23 MOBILITY INNOVATION EXCHANGE

Volkswagen ID Polo GTI: 233bhp hot hatch to arrive in 2027

The Volkswagen ID Polo GTI will arrive in 2027 as the German brand’s first proper attempt at an electric hot hatch, packing 223bhp. Previewed by last year’s ID GTI concept, the sporty EV was confirmed on Wednesday as Volkswagen announced that the production version of the ID 2all concept will be named the ID Polo.… Continue reading Volkswagen ID Polo GTI: 233bhp hot hatch to arrive in 2027

Volkswagen confirms ID Polo name for new £22k EV

The £22k production version of the Volkswagen ID 2all concept will be named the ID Polo, as the German brand starts using familiar model names on its electric models. “Names like Polo or Golf are deeply ingrained,” said Volkswagen CEO Thomas Schäfer. “They stand for quality, accessible technology and heritage. We want to carry those qualities into the… Continue reading Volkswagen confirms ID Polo name for new £22k EV

Volkswagen to reveal ID Cross concept this week, previewing £25k EV

Volkswagen will reveal the ID Cross concept at the Munich motor show next week, previewing a supermini-sized electric crossover that will arrive at the end of 2026, priced from around £25k. The EV has been named to clearly position it as an electric counterpart to the T-Cross, Volkswagen said on Wednesday. This is mirrored by the… Continue reading Volkswagen to reveal ID Cross concept this week, previewing £25k EV

‘China speed at Ingolstadt’: Audi eyes 2.5-year ‘TT’ EV development

“You feel so close to the road, having the noise of the wheels, and it’s such fantastic driving. The direct steering we have, it offers such a lot of opportunities, and then there’s the agility.” Blume added that despite the inevitable technical relationship between the Audi and Porsche models, they would stand as clearly distinct models, each… Continue reading ‘China speed at Ingolstadt’: Audi eyes 2.5-year ‘TT’ EV development

Hyundai Mobis to Showcase Mobility Technologies at IAA Mobility 2025

Hyundai Mobis is participating in the ‘IAA Mobility’ in Munich, Germany, for the third consecutive time, supporting growth in European orders with customized sales of electrification solutions. It will operate a private booth showcasing over 20 innovative products for global automakers under the theme ‘Deeper Look to Progress.’ Since its first participation in IAA Mobility… Continue reading Hyundai Mobis to Showcase Mobility Technologies at IAA Mobility 2025

Volkswagen draws on Polo brand name for affordable hatchback EV

FRANKFURT (Reuters) -Volkswagen on Wednesday said it would use the Polo brand name for its planned compact hatchback electric vehicle, previously dubbed ID.2, a key model in the carmaker’s efforts to stave off Chinese competition. The ID.Polo, expected to be priced below 25,000 euros ($29,267) in its no-frills version, will be presented at the IAA… Continue reading Volkswagen draws on Polo brand name for affordable hatchback EV

ARAI Unveils India’s First ADAS Test City Ahead of December Show

The Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) announced the completion of its pioneering ADAS Test City project during a press conference held on September 3, 2025. The facility, constructed across 20 acres in Takwe near Talegaon, Pune, represents India’s first dedicated road network designed specifically for ADAS validation under real-world conditions. The state-of-the-art testing facility… Continue reading ARAI Unveils India’s First ADAS Test City Ahead of December Show

VW ID.Polo teased ahead of Munich Motor show reveal

Volkswagen has announced that its upcoming electric city hatchback will be called the ID.Polo, marking a significant shift in the company’s EV naming strategy. The model will make its full debut at the upcoming Munich Motor Show, before going on sale overseas in 2026. With this move, Volkswagen is reintroducing some of its most recognisable… Continue reading VW ID.Polo teased ahead of Munich Motor show reveal