Nick Gibbs

VW's new Tiguan has a sleeker design and improved cockpit features that run on the automaker's MIB4 digital architecture.

Magna International is a world leader in metal body parts, but it has been very cautious when it comes to moving into so-called megacasting, which combines multiple underbody parts in one. "It's not as easy as it seems," Magna's new head of Europe, Uwe Geissinger, told Automotive News Europe.

Building cars on two separate platforms on the same production line required heavy investment from BMW and the UK government.

New models and concepts from Mercedes, BMW and VW were the top debuts at the show, while Chinese brands BYD and Avatr also made a splash.

The large sedan is the second full-electric Lotus after the Eletre SUV to be launched as part of the automaker's so-called Lifestyle range.

The automaker revealed the 12, a large fastback sedan, during the IAA Mobility show in Munich. Avatr is a JV of the automaker Changan, the battery maker CATL and the cellphone company Huawei.

Sales of SUVs grew 23 percent in the first half to 3.37 million, giving them a market share of 51 percent, up from 48 percent the same period last year.

The automaker will sell its G6, G9 and P7 models in Germany and France, and will develop a right-hand-drive version of the G6 for the U.K.

VW described the ID GTI concept as a "sports car for the electric age” and said it will have enhancements such as a front-axle differential lock that better helps the wheels put down power to the road.

The new EV concept is based on the Neue Klasse platform that the automaker says is the “biggest investment in the company’s history.”

The China-built Minis feature a new design language know as Charismatic Simplicity, which the brand says presents a purer look with less distraction.

The Passat gets infotainment upgrades but the sedan version will be dropped to focus on the station wagon.

BYD's Denza premium brand, which has Mercedes as a stakeholder, will give the D9 electric minivan a European debut at the IAA Mobility show.

Demand for the  Discovery and Discovery Sport SUVs has dropped steeply while the Defender has become the automaker’s bestseller after its relaunch in 2020.

Robotics specialist ABB says orders for its inkjet PixelPaint robot are imminent. ABB in 2020 first revealed the painting system, which it says cuts energy cost, speeds up paint application and allows easy personalization.