Volkswagen's financial situation isn't great, as the German automotive giant has faced increased hurdles around the world that have deeply affected its business. Between China not buying as many cars as it once did and the tariffs placed upon it in the United States, as well as the current state of the economy, its ledger markings have fallen from grace.
As such, the company has begun laying off over 150,000 workers, closing and selling factories, and selling off brands. And those brand sell-offs, along with quotes made by the company's executive leadership to outlets such as The Financial Times and Bloomberg, have led to further speculation on its other assets. One of which is Ducati, owned tangentially by Audi, which is itself owned by Volkswagen, and has come under increased scrutiny in recent months.
