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Seat Isn't Dead Yet As Volkswagen Group Weighs Its Future

Seat and Cupra's CEO said there is a scenario where VW Group phases out the brand, but it is one of several under consideration.

Motor1 · 9h ago

Analyst Says Skoda Is The New Porsche Of VW Group, And The Data Backs It Up

While Porsche's operating return on sales plunged, Skoda's held up at a significantly higher level.

Motor1 · Sep 23

Volkswagen Group Warns 'We Have No Time To Lose' As Problems Worsen

VW is cutting costs, slashing jobs, and lowering its profit outlook as China, EVs, and Germany's high costs pile on the pressure.

Motor1 · Sep 21

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Volkswagen's Seat Brand Deserved Better

Cupra isn't the villain; The VW Group may have simply stretched itself too thin.

Motor1 · Sep 8

Volkswagen's Seat Brand Might Be On The Chopping Block: Report

Volkswagen Group wants to pour its resources into Cupra, which is selling quite well.

Motor1 · Sep 3

Volkswagen Design Boss Says Cars Should Look Friendlier, Not Aggressive

Andreas Mindt doesn't want to live in a world where cars "look like they were designed to kill zombies."

Motor1 · Aug 31

Could Porsche Build A Hypercar Based On The Audi Nuvolari?

While it makes financial sense, nothing is confirmed.

Motor1 · Aug 31

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Here's How The Volkswagen Group Plans To Simplify Its Parts Bin

The major cost-cutting drive calls for 90% fewer seat variants for the luxury brands, which will also lose half of their wheel options.

Motor1 · Jul 28

Volkswagen Secretly Built A Truck-Based SUV. It Might Do It Again

The seven-seat SUV used the Amarok's body-on-frame underpinnings.

Motor1 · Jul 21

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.

Motor1 · Jul 14

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

Several important nameplates are allegedly facing the chopping block.

Motor1 · Jul 13

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

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

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

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InsideEVs · 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.

Motor1 · Jul 2

Volkswagen Group Speaks Out On Reports It Could Sell Some Brands

It neither denies nor confirms plans to offload some of its companies.

Motor1 · Jun 26

Volkswagen Will Cut 100,000 Jobs And Close Four Factories: Report

The new report also alleges the core VW brand will be separated from the VW Group.

Motor1 · Jun 25

Is This Electric Porsche Boxster Secretly An Audi In Disguise?

The Volkswagen Group plans to launch three electric sports cars, and this is one of them.

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Motor1 · Jun 19

After Toyota, Volkswagen Also Thinks It Has Too Many Models

The German automotive giant wants to reduce complexity and focus on fewer models that generate more volume.

Motor1 · Jun 17

Even Volkswagen's Last Convertible Can't Escape Falling Demand

The T-Roc Convertible is facing production cuts ahead of its retirement in 2027.

Motor1 · May 19

The Skoda Epiq Is The Newest Weapon In VW Group's Budget EV Arsenal

The first Skoda to fully adopt the new design language is an affordable small crossover.

Motor1 · May 13

Volkswagen Golf EV Won't Be Here Until 2030, At Least

It is time to add Volkswagen to the growing list of automakers delaying the launch of their electric vehicles. The company's CEO has confirmed that the electric Golf won’t arrive until around 2030 at the earliest, two years later than previously expected.

Motor1 · May 5

VW Group Risks $1.7 Billion Fine For Missing Emissions Target

Much like all traditional automakers, the Volkswagen Group is caught between a rock and a hard place. The European Union’s push toward electrification is forcing the German juggernaut to sell more EVs to offset the CO₂ emissions from its combustion-engine vehicles. Otherwise, it risks paying hefty fines for exceeding fleet…

Motor1 · May 4

VW Sounds The Alarm: 'We Must Fundamentally Transform Our Business Model'

The Volkswagen Group is in the midst of a large-scale restructuring plan that will wipe out tens of thousands of jobs in Germany by the end of the decade. In a recent letter to shareholders, CEO Oliver Blume revealed that around 50,000 jobs will be cut within the next four…

Motor1 · Apr 21

Volkswagen's Struggles Continue: The Company Is Slashing Capacity Again

In 2019, before the pandemic, Volkswagen Group was riding high. The German auto conglomerate sold nearly 11 million cars worldwide and was preparing for 12 million, but it never got close to that figure. Since 2020, the company has failed to sell more than 10 million vehicles a year, which…

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