News
This is an overview of articles and relevant publications of the Group, its brands and business units.
TRATON GROUP increases third quarter 2026 unit sales by 10% to 78,900 vehicles driven by strong US business
The TRATON GROUP increased its total unit sales by 10% year-over-year to 78,900 vehicles in the third quarter of 2026, based on preliminary figures. This increase was primarily driven by significantly stronger customer demand in the US and marks a further acceleration in TRATON GROUP’s sales momentum, following a slow start to the year and a 4% growth in the second quarter of 2026. As a result, cumulative unit sales for the first nine months of 2026 reached 230,400 vehicles, 3% above the prior-year level.
Successful market launch of the Electric Urban Car Family: CUPRA Raval, Volkswagen ID. Polo, Škoda Epiq and Volkswagen ID. Cross together for the first time at the Paris Motor Show
The Electric Urban Car Family (EUCF) is celebrating a milestone at this year's Paris Motor Show: For the first time, all four models will be presented together. The CUPRA Raval, Volkswagen ID. Polo, Škoda Epiq and Volkswagen ID. Cross. Together, they demonstrate how a project idea within the Brand Group Core has evolved into a comprehensive product portfolio for Europe based on the MEB+ Platform, a portfolio that is already in high demand among customers even before deliveries have begun.
A Volkswagen bestseller goes electric: world premiere of the new ID. Tiguan
Volkswagen presents the new ID. Tiguan, one of the brand’s most important electric models for the years ahead. The new all-round SUV in the high-volume mid-size class succeeds the ID.4 and ID.5 models. The ID. Tiguan’s hallmark feature is its completely redesigned exterior, which gives it the appearance of a vehicle from the next class up. And this impression continues seamlessly into the strikingly high-quality interior: the materials used have resulted in a huge leap forwards in terms of quality, complemented by the newly developed, intuitive cockpit landscape. For the first time, the new SUV will be available with a co-driver display. The electrically powered ID. Tiguan will be launched as early as the beginning of 2027 – in parallel to the current Tiguan with petrol, diesel and hybrid drives.
Škoda Auto: Klaus Zellmer to leave the company
Klaus Zellmer, Chairman of the Board of Management of Škoda Auto, is leaving the company after more than four successful years at the brand’s helm. Since taking office on 1 July 2022, he has steered the Czech car manufacturer through a period of far-reaching transformation, internationalisation and profitable growth.
From Porsche to Porsche: Next Milestone in Battery Recycling
Porsche is advancing the recovery of valuable raw materials and their reuse in new batteries through a collaboration focused on high-voltage battery recycling. As part of the pilot project, battery cathode active material has now been produced for the first time from 100% recycled raw materials.
Mission Efficiency - Volkswagen presents the world’s most efficient near-production electric car
With the new Mission Efficiency, Volkswagen is presenting the world's most efficient near-production electric car. The prototype has set three world records. They stand for exemplary aerodynamics and excellent ideal and real fuel consumption. The vehicle is a beacon of technology and at the same time demonstrates the performance of Volkswagen's production technology.
TRATON GROUP opens TRATON ONE OS to technology partners through collaboration with Red Hat
The TRATON GROUP is expanding the software ecosystem around TRATON ONE OS through strategic technology partnerships and advancing the use of Linux as a common technology standard for future commercial vehicles. As part of this strategy, TRATON plans to incorporate Red Hat In-Vehicle Operating System.
SEAT S.A. sets the course for its future
Building on eight years of transformation, SEAT S.A. enters its next chapter with a clear ambition for growth and the flexibility to adapt to a rapidly changing automotive industry
Reorganisation of Porsche sales for closer integration between regions and head office
Porsche is adapting its international sales organisation as part of the restructuring of its Sales and Marketing division. The aim is to give markets greater responsibility, to strengthen implementation capabilities worldwide, and to further improve the coordination between the regions and head office.
Executive Board and General Works Council of Porsche AG agree on Future Package
Employment and site protection until 2035 and investments totaling a cumulative 2.1 billion euros in the Zuffenhausen and Weissach sites: these are the central cornerstones of Porsche AG’s Future Package, which the Executive Board and the General Works Council have negotiated – together with IG Metall and the Südwestmetall employers’ association.
