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Volkswagen· Business · 10 sources · Sep 17, 2026Story

Chinese EV Makers Reportedly Pursue Tech Sales

After a 1.7 billion yuan Q2 loss, Li Auto seeks outside buyers for its 1,280-TOPS Mach chips; Xpeng plans tech offers beyond VW as its IRON robot walks off the line.

Business· Sep 17, 2026

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Volkswagen· Auto · 11 sources · Sep 18, 2026Story

Volkswagen, Audi Recall 208,000 SUVs Over Steering Defect

Volkswagen’s 2025 Tiguan recall centers on a body control module software fault that can reset while driving, potentially shutting off the ignition and disabling airbags; about 49,958 US units are affected. Separately, VW and Audi are recalling over 208,000 vehicles, including Atlas, Tiguan, and Q3 models, due to corroded steering-rack mounting bolts that can break and cause loss of steering, with a free bolt replacement offered as the remedy.

Auto· Sep 18, 2026

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Volkswagen· Business · 8 sources · Sep 10, 2026Story

Report Puts Volkswagen Restructuring Cost at €16 Billion

Volkswagen’s restructuring is poised to cost about €16 billion ($18.6 billion), covering job cuts worldwide and possible plant closures or model phase-outs at four German facilities as part of its largest-ever overhaul. The plan targets up to 60,000 further jobs worldwide and throttling back production at Emden, Zwickau, Neckarsulm, and Hanover to sharpen efficiency amid fierce competition from China, tariffs, and overcapacity.

Business· Sep 10, 2026

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Volkswagen· Business · 163 sources · Sep 3, 2026Story

Volkswagen approves plan to cut 50,000 jobs and halve its lineup, plants’ fate unclear

Volkswagen’s supervisory board has approved Future Plan 2030, a sweeping restructuring that aims to cut about 50,000 jobs, halve its model lineup, and wind down production at four German plants between 2031 and 2034 to address overcapacity. The plan carries up to €10 billion in costs, contemplates alternative uses for the affected plants, and signals a governance shift for the board as stakeholders seek to protect jobs while Bolstering global competitiveness.

Business· Sep 3, 2026

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Volkswagen· Business · 6 sources · Sep 4, 2026Story

Volkswagen shares surge as board approves 50,000 more job cuts

Volkswagen unveiled its Future Plan 2030, including 50,000 additional job cuts and plant closures to cut costs and address tariff and China-driven pressure, a move that sent its shares higher amid broader market recovery. The German market, buoyed by VW’s restructuring and stronger factory orders, also benefited from Heidelberg Materials’ gains and general DAX strength, though investors remain wary of tariff and competition headwinds, with overall profitability under pressure.

Business· Sep 4, 2026

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Volkswagen· Auto · 7 sources · Sep 3, 2026Story

Volkswagen mulls return to US pickup market after a 40-year absence

Volkswagen is intensifying its North American turnaround by signaling a return to pickup trucks and exploring body-on-frame SUVs and pickups to match regional demand, though specifics on size and segment remain unclear. The company has been careful to define the B-segment in a way that could accommodate larger, frame-based trucks, raising questions about how these models would fit within its current lineup.

Auto· Sep 3, 2026

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Volkswagen· Auto · 5 sources · Aug 31, 2026Story

Volkswagen drops entry-level Amarok diesels and adds high-performance W600 trim

Volkswagen’s current lineup is undergoing notable updates: the Golf Alltrack continues to offer AWD practicality with a 1.8L turbo, while the 2025 Taos gains a refreshed design, an 8-speed automatic, and improved interior tech; the 2027 Jetta maintains its 1.5L turbo, 8-speed auto, and enhanced infotainment across trims. In Australia, the Amarok range is being rationalized for 2026 with the removal of the bi-turbo 2.0 diesel, a new TDI600 diesel, a higher entry price, and new Black Label and Walkinshaw-tuned W600 variants.

Auto· Aug 31, 2026

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Volkswagen· Reporting · 1 source · Oct 30, 2024Story

‘Cannot Continue’: Major Automaker Hits The Gas On Cost Cuts Amid Tepid EV Demand, Increased Chinese Competition

Volkswagen (VW) said Wednesday that it needs to cut costs amid slackening consumer demand for electric vehicles (EVs) and weaker car sales in China. VW’s profits fell 64% in the third quarter of 2024, driving the…

Reporting· Oct 30, 2024

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Volkswagen· Reporting · 1 source · Sep 5, 2024Story

‘Seas Have Gotten Very Rough’: Historic Automaker Weighs First Plant Closure Ever As China Encroaches On EV Market

Volkswagen (VW) AG is considering shuttering factories in Germany as European car companies struggle to compete with Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers. The company has not closed a German plant in its entire…

Reporting· Sep 5, 2024

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Chinese EV Makers Reportedly Pursue Tech Sales

Volkswagen, Audi Recall 208,000 SUVs Over Steering Defect

Report Puts Volkswagen Restructuring Cost at €16 Billion

Volkswagen approves plan to cut 50,000 jobs and halve its lineup, plants’ fate unclear

Volkswagen shares surge as board approves 50,000 more job cuts

Volkswagen mulls return to US pickup market after a 40-year absence

Volkswagen drops entry-level Amarok diesels and adds high-performance W600 trim

‘Cannot Continue’: Major Automaker Hits The Gas On Cost Cuts Amid Tepid EV Demand, Increased Chinese Competition

‘Seas Have Gotten Very Rough’: Historic Automaker Weighs First Plant Closure Ever As China Encroaches On EV Market

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Chinese EV Makers Reportedly Pursue Tech Sales

Volkswagen, Audi Recall 208,000 SUVs Over Steering Defect

Report Puts Volkswagen Restructuring Cost at €16 Billion

Volkswagen approves plan to cut 50,000 jobs and halve its lineup, plants’ fate unclear

Volkswagen shares surge as board approves 50,000 more job cuts

Volkswagen mulls return to US pickup market after a 40-year absence

Volkswagen drops entry-level Amarok diesels and adds high-performance W600 trim

‘Cannot Continue’: Major Automaker Hits The Gas On Cost Cuts Amid Tepid EV Demand, Increased Chinese Competition

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