The Latest Breaking News from Volkswagen

VW Group Boss Admits The Real Problem: Its Cars Aren't Profitable Enough

Further cost-cutting measures are underway to turn things around.

Motor1 · Jul 13

Man Installs New Doors For His Volkswagen Golf. Then He Realizes How Badly He Miscalculated: ‘This Is Why AutoZone Employees Ask’

"How could this have happened?"

Motor1 · Jul 12

Volkswagen CEO looks to avoid plant closures as automaker moves to cut costs

Volkswagen’s CEO has indicated that he’s trying to avoid closing plants as he seeks to turn around the automaker’s performance

The Independent UK · Jul 12

This Is Why Volkswagen Group Is In Trouble Again

Volkswagen Group recently announced it plans to cut the number of models it offers by up to half.

Motor1 · Jul 10

Volkswagen sales plunge as German automaker lays out plan to slash number of brands

Volkswagen has reported weak sales numbers, with a significant drop in China

The Independent UK · Jul 10

Volkswagen unveils four-year plan but lacks backing for overhaul with up to 100,000 job cuts

Volkswagen's proposed restructuring plan failed to win backing from the labour bloc on the company's supervisory board on Thursday, leaving uncertainty over additional job cuts and factory closures. The carmaker nevertheless laid out plans to reduce production capacity and simplify its model range.

Euronews · Jul 10

Volkswagen rescue plan 'short on specifics' after tense stakeholder talks

Volkswagen management showed little progress from stakeholder talks on Thursday. The company repeated known targets for streamlining operations and investment. Analysts noted a lack of agreement on job cuts and plant closures. Volkswagen faces high costs and rising competition from China. The German auto giant is under pressure to restructure…

The Economic Times · Jul 10

The VW Group Is Gutting Its Lineup. Up To Half Its Models Could Die

The automotive conglomerate is drastically reducing its model portfolio.

Motor1 · Jul 9

I Saw Scout's New Trucks Up Close. They Could Be Worth The Wait

We saw Scout's Traveler and Terra electric Pickup and SUV up close, inside and out. Here's what we thought.

InsideEVs · Jul 9

Volkswagen risks 'major conflict' with staff over cost-cutting drive, union warns

Chief Executive Oliver Blume is considering cutting 100,000 jobs worldwide, around 16% of Volkswagen's global workforce, and closing three Volkswagen plants in Germany as well as one Audi factory,

Euronews · Jul 9