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VW Subsidiary Scout Considers IPO Path Ahead New Funding Options

Chloe Price — Mon, 11 May 2026 05:24:04 +0000

Scott Keogh, the head of US automaker Scout, announced new financial avenues for the VW-owned subsidiary. Keogh told…

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Chinese Automakers to Join VW Zwickau Plant Sachsen Minister Proposes EV Integration

Victoria Chase — Sun, 10 May 2026 22:14:03 +0000

Saxony’s Minister of Economy, Dirk Panter (SPD), has proposed integrating Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers into the production facilities…

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VW Plants Cheaper Than Porsche Sites Heated Debate Over Diesel Slashing Program

Trevor Yard — Thu, 07 May 2026 09:47:03 +0000

Discussions surrounding Volkswagen’s ongoing cost-reduction program are intensifying. During recent presentations given to the supervisory board and top…

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Niedersachsen Minister Wants VW Plant Chinese Car Production Review

Dawn Amber — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 12:09:06 +0000

Niedersachsen’s Minister President, Olaf Lies (SPD), intends to investigate the potential construction of Chinese automobiles within Volkswagen’s German…

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VW Warns of Shrinking Chinese Auto Market Brace for Further Headwinds

Frank Bowers — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:44:04 +0000

The Volkswagen Group is bracing for additional difficulties in China. Ralf Brandstätter, the executive responsible for the group’s…

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VW CEO Oliver Blume Demands Action After Car Parts Discovered in Chancellor’s Office Intensifies Political Pressure

Dawn Amber — Sun, 22 Mar 2026 00:35:04 +0000

After the automotive summit at the chancellery, Volkswagen chief Oliver Blume has stepped up pressure on the government. Speaking…

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Former VW CEO Matthias Müller Calls for Breaking the Firewall Against the AfD

Trevor Yard — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 11:51:04 +0000

Former Volkswagen chief Matthias Müller criticized the strategy of Germany’s established parties toward the AfD and called for…

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VW Targets 50,000 German Jobs Cut by 2030 Amid Profit Collapse

Frank Bowers — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 09:19:04 +0000

After last year’s sharp decline in profit, Volkswagen appears to plan far more job cuts than had been…

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VW Falls Short on 2025 Factory Cost Targets in All German Plants

Victoria Chase — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 16:16:03 +0000

Volkswagen fell short of its internal factory‑cost targets in all German production plants in 2025. According to the…

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VW and Mercedes CEOs Celebrate India EU Trade Deal With Gradual Auto Tariff Cuts

Trevor Yard — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 12:18:05 +0000

The CEOs of Volkswagen and Mercedes, Oliver Blume and Ola Källenius, welcomed the trade agreement between India and the EU,…

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VW CEO Blume Challenges US Investment Plans, Calls for Europe to Take Bold Stance After Trump’s Davos Speech

Victoria Chase — Sun, 25 Jan 2026 07:57:04 +0000

Volkswagen chief executive Oliver Blume urged Europe to adopt a confident stance after U.S. President Donald Trump’s speech in Davos.…

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VW Audi Dealers Predict Price Hikes

Dawn Amber — Tue, 06 Jan 2026 06:21:03 +0000

Automotive Sector Faces Mounting Pressures, Foreseeing Price Hikes and Lease Rate Convergence German automotive dealerships representing Volkswagen and…

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VW Ditches Agency Model Across Europe

Dawn Amber — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 12:25:04 +0000

Volkswagen is reversing its controversial agency model for private customer sales across Europe, opting instead to return to…

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Rivian Eyes VW Combustion Engine Software

Trevor Yard — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 12:20:07 +0000

A potential shift in the transatlantic automotive partnership between Volkswagen and Rivian is sparking both excitement and anxiety…

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VW Board to Finalize Massive Investment Plan

Victoria Chase — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 10:29:05 +0000

Volkswagen’s supervisory board is poised to greenlight a substantial investment framework of approximately €160 billion over the next…

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VW Savings Swallowed by Market Headwinds

Sean Prescott — Fri, 05 Dec 2025 15:16:04 +0000

Volkswagen’s ambitious cost-cutting program, intended to streamline Europe’s largest automaker, is facing significant headwinds, according to CEO Oliver…

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VW Offers Dresden Workers Relocation Bonus

Frank Bowers — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 11:08:05 +0000

Volkswagen is offering significant financial incentives to employees at its “Glass Factory” (Gläserne Manufaktur) in Dresden, Germany, in…

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Lower Saxony Backs VW CEO Amid Crisis

Sean Prescott — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 05:31:03 +0000

Lower Saxony reaffirms its commitment to Oliver Blume as Volkswagen CEO amidst ongoing crisis, despite mounting pressure and…

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VW Confirms Job Cuts for Thousands

Frank Bowers — Mon, 17 Nov 2025 06:40:05 +0000

Volkswagen, Europe’s largest automaker, is aggressively pursuing a significant staff reduction plan, prompting concerns about the long-term implications…

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VW Doubles Down on China Investment

Victoria Chase — Fri, 07 Nov 2025 17:54:05 +0000

Volkswagen Doubles Down on China Despite Rising Tensions Despite escalating geopolitical anxieties and ongoing trade disputes, Volkswagen is…

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VW Drives On Amid Chip Crunch

Chloe Price — Thu, 06 Nov 2025 11:32:05 +0000

Volkswagen has managed to avert immediate production disruptions despite a recent shortage of semiconductors, a reprieve attributed to…

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VW Reports Billions in Q3 Losses

Chloe Price — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 20:11:03 +0000

Billion-Euro Loss Signals Strategic Reassessment Volkswagen Group has revealed a significant €1..3 billion loss for the third quarter…

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Chip Sourcing Boosts VW Hopes

Frank Bowers — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 09:19:04 +0000

Volkswagen is attempting to avert widespread short-time work at its factories, signaling a precarious situation stemming from a…

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VW Zwickau Cuts Production Due to Chip Shortage

Dawn Amber — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 17:52:05 +0000

The Volkswagen plant in Zwickau, a critical hub for electric vehicle production, will enter short-time work, beginning next…

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VW Dresden Job Hopes Fall

Chloe Price — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 14:25:04 +0000

Volkswagen is reportedly scaling back its workforce at the Dresden Glass Manufaktur facility, with projections indicating only approximately…

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VW Eyes Unified Software Across All Powertrains

Dawn Amber — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 05:51:05 +0000

The Volkswagen Group is evaluating the potential development of a unified operating system applicable to both electric and…

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VW Boss Signals Strong Industry Comeback at Munich Auto Show

Frank Bowers — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 13:16:04 +0000

Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume expresses optimism regarding the future of the German automotive industry, despite ongoing challenges and…

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VW Could Build Tanks for Germany says Bundeswehr Chief

Trevor Yard — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 05:53:03 +0000

The President of the Federal Office for Procurement of the German Armed Forces (BAAINBw), Anette Lehnigk-Emden, has indicated…

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Bosch and VW to Bring Self-Driving Cars to the Masses Next Year

Victoria Chase — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 14:13:06 +0000

Bosch and Volkswagen are collaborating to transition automated driving from a specialized feature to a widely accessible technology,…

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VW Blames Global Turmoil for Profit Drop

Frank Bowers — Sun, 27 Jul 2025 02:10:03 +0000

Volkswagen Group’s recent second-quarter earnings decline has been attributed to a complex interplay of global challenges, according to…

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Dax Rebound VW Defies Losses

Chloe Price — Fri, 25 Jul 2025 10:45:04 +0000

The German DAX index continued its downward trend throughout Friday morning following a weak start to the trading…

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Stocks Slip Amid VW Profit Concerns

Sean Prescott — Fri, 25 Jul 2025 07:48:05 +0000

30 AM.. This represents a decline of 0.8 percent from yesterday’s closing level. Shares of Volkswagen were among…

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VW and Rivian Expand Software Partnership in Berlin

Trevor Yard — Thu, 24 Jul 2025 06:41:04 +0000

Volkswagen is significantly expanding its joint venture with US electric vehicle technology company Rivian, focusing on software development.…

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VW Plans China-Focused EVs and Unified Software

Frank Bowers — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 11:24:04 +0000

Volkswagen is accelerating its efforts to increase local capabilities and control within the Chinese market, according to comments…

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Everllence’s Breakaway: The VW Spinoff Poised to Shine on Its Own?

Frank Bowers — Fri, 06 Jun 2025 03:07:05 +0000

Everllence, a subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group, is well-equipped for an independent listing, according to its CEO, Uwe…

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BREAKING: 100,000 Strong, IG Metall’s Unrelenting Push for Change at VW

Victoria Chase — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 14:54:03 +0000

Over 100,000 employees participated in the warning strikes at Volkswagen, according to IG Metall. The union specified the…

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