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Volkswagen's New ID. Cross Is Its Cheapest Electric SUV Yet

It starts at 28,000 euros in Germany and goes 271 miles on a single charge with the optional battery.

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Volkswagen’s ID Cross small electric SUV has been revealed – and I’ve already driven it

Volkswagen’s new baby electric SUV has a 271-mile range, a surprisingly luxurious interior and a boot big enough to sit in – and an early prototype drive suggests it’s every bit as polished as it looks

The Independent UK

Volkswagen unveils its innovative eBike with the world's first integrated rear-view camera and smart glasses

This Volkswagen eBike has a rear-view camera, blind-spot alerts, and a HUD.

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Volkswagen Warns of up to 100,000 Job Cuts: Why Analysts Are Calling It a Negotiating Tactic

Volkswagen may cut up to 100,000 jobs globally as part of a major restructuring effort, driven by declining profits and increased competition. Analysts suggest this could be a negotiation tactic.

International Business Times UK

Volkswagen Group Internal Memo Reportedly Calls For Doubling Layoffs

CEO Oliver Blume told the staff a 'theoretical reduction' of another 50,000 jobs is under consideration.

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Future of the VW Osnabrück plant: Is the Iron Dome missile deal at risk of collapse?

Vehicle production at VW in Osnabrück is scheduled to end in 2027, meaning around 2,300 jobs depend on a follow-up solution.

Euronews

New police images released to mark 25th anniversary of Peter Falconio’s murder

Bradley John Murdoch was convicted in 2005 of murdering Mr Falconio in Australia’s Northern Territory on July 14 2001.

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Police in Australia release unseen photo of British backpacker Joanne Lees 25 years after murder of partner

Peter Falconio and Joanne Lees were travelling across the country in a van when they were ambushed by Bradley Murdoch on the isolated highway

The Independent UK

Volkswagen is Fighting Rising Costs and Global Competition. Its CEO Says 100,000 People Could Be Laid Off To Reorganize

Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume has warned employees that the German automotive giant may need to eliminate roughly 50,000 additional jobs on top of previously announced workforce reductions.

International Business Times

The Guardian view on Volkswagen’s crisis: another wake-up call for Germany and the EU

Editorial: Robust action is needed to protect European industries from unfair competition. The alternative is social strife amid growing insecurity

The Guardian - UK

VW chief confirms plan to cut 50,000 jobs as board rejects plant closures

Oliver Blume tells staff restructuring proposal includes ‘controversial decisions’ but he has broad support

The Guardian - UK

VW Is Killing Half Its Models And Focusing On Automotive Business. Is a Ducati Sale Forthcoming?

Ducati's parent company, Volkswagen, has not been shy about the possibility of selling the Borgo Panigale brand due to its own financial struggles. But its recent move to cut half its own lineup could be foretelling the future of Ducati within the organization.

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Volkswagen CEO says 50,000 more job cuts may be needed to close competitive gap

Volkswagen's CEO revealed plans for up to 50,000 additional job cuts. This move aims to match rival automakers' competitiveness and reduce costs. The company faces tariff expenses and strong competition in China. Management is assessing necessary and feasible adjustments across all brands. Labor representatives reportedly blocked initial restructuring proposals from…

The Economic Times

Jetta And Taycan Among 10 Cars Facing The Axe At VW Group: Report

Several important nameplates are allegedly facing the chopping block.

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

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

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Two more P-platers grounded after police speeding blitz

Among the speedsters, is a 20-year-old man accused of drug driving.

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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?"

The Independent UK

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

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Major German carmakers hit by steep China sales plunge as competition heats up

Major German carmakers are experiencing sharp quarterly sales declines in China, the world's biggest auto market

InsideEVs

Toyota's EV Sales Have More Than Doubled This Year

Toyota used to lag behind on EVs. Now the C-HR, bZ, and bZ Woodland are helping it grow its EV sales as others falter.

The Economic Times

Why Volkswagen replaced lawnmowers with 100 sheep at its Poland solar farm and how the unusual move is helping power its factory, cut emissions and boost biodiversity

Volkswagen's solar farm in Poland now uses one hundred sheep for grazing. These animals maintain grass growth beneath thousands of solar panels, replacing mechanical mowers. The initiative is part of a growing agrivoltaics movement combining agriculture and renewable energy. Researchers are studying animal welfare, biodiversity, and microclimate changes at the…

The Economic Times

Bankruptcy boom: Businesses going broke in Europe's biggest economy

Germany faces a widespread corporate insolvency crisis impacting numerous sectors. High energy costs and industrial decline are major contributing factors to this trend. Small and medium-sized businesses are disproportionately affected by these economic pressures. Structural issues like high taxes and bureaucracy also hinder competitiveness. Government reforms aim to address these…

Motor1

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.

The Independent UK

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

Euronews

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.

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