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Rare VW W10 BMW M5 heads to auction — Sep 25, 2026A rare E39 BMW M5 prototype commissioned by Volkswagen chief Ferdinand Piëch pairs the sedan with a naturally aspirated 5.0-liter W10 engine, producing more power than the standard V8 and retaining a six-speed manual. The experimental car, part of Volkswagen’s narrow-angle-engine development that led toward the Bugatti Veyron’s W16, is heading to auction in Belgium with an estimate of €250,000 to €350,000.

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Volkswagen, Audi Recall 208,000 SUVs Over Steering Defect — Sep 18, 2026Volkswagen’s 2025 Tiguan recall centers on a body control module software fault that can reset while driving, potentially shutting off the ignition and disabling airbags; about 49,958 US units are affected. Separately, VW and Audi are recalling over 208,000 vehicles, including Atlas, Tiguan, and Q3 models, due to corroded steering-rack mounting bolts that can break and cause loss of steering, with a free bolt replacement offered as the remedy.

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Marcus Bell These recalls show VW still struggles with basic quality on their SUVs, and owners shouldn't have to worry about losing steering or airbags.

Report Says Volkswagen Eyes 4,100 More Porsche Job Cuts — Sep 19, 2026VW board documents propose about 4,100 more Porsche job cuts atop 9,000 already agreed, potentially one in five roles by 2035, Handelsblatt reports.

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Rachel Meyers Shrinking one in five positions by 2035 might help Porsche stay profitable but it risks losing experienced staff needed for quality cars.

Report Puts Volkswagen Restructuring Cost at €16 Billion — Sep 10, 2026Volkswagen’s restructuring is poised to cost about €16 billion ($18.6 billion), covering job cuts worldwide and possible plant closures or model phase-outs at four German facilities as part of its largest-ever overhaul. The plan targets up to 60,000 further jobs worldwide and throttling back production at Emden, Zwickau, Neckarsulm, and Hanover to sharpen efficiency amid fierce competition from China, tariffs, and overcapacity.

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Elena Vasquez Closing or scaling back four German plants shows how serious the overcapacity problem has become for the whole industry.

IJREXCLUSIVE: Elected Officials, Companies Launch New Initiative To Reduce Healthcare FraudLibby Bandelin · 3 min · 1h

IG Metall Demands Volkswagen Honor 2024 Labor DealBusiness — Sep 11, 2026Germany’s IG Metall is mobilizing widespread protests to oppose auto-sector job cuts and a longer workweek while pressuring Volkswagen to honor the 2024 labor deal amid a restructuring that could push up to about 100,000 layoffs; the union has invoked a clause in the agreement to reopen talks, even as strikes remain restricted under current deals. The dispute highlights tensions among labor, management, and government over VW’s turnaround plan and potential plant closures as Europe’s largest carmaker faces intensifying competition and costs.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Volkswagen nears stake sale to JSW in IndiaAuto — Jul 21, 2026Volkswagen is in advanced talks with JSW Group to sell a majority stake in Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt. Ltd. to accelerate its expansion in India, one of the world’s fastest-growing auto markets, with discussions focused on forming a local partner and leveraging JSW’s footprint. However, critical details such as deal valuation, capital commitments, and investment size remain unresolved across multiple reports.

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Volkswagen Engineers Charged in Rivian Insider Trading — Jul 24, 2026The U.S. Department of Justice has charged two Volkswagen engineers, Michael Stamp and Marcus Plank, with securities fraud for insider trading tied to Volkswagen and Rivian’s joint venture, alleging they profited over $300,000 by buying Rivian stock and options on information about the project codenamed “Project Climb” before public announcement. Investigations note that Stamp and Plank sought illicit advantage despite knowing it was illegal, with Stamp researching insider-trading statutes days before the deal and a relative of Plank inquiring about punishment, as prosecutors underscore that such actions undermine fair markets and investor trust amid Rivian’s 23% stock rise following the announcement and Volkswagen’s investment plans moving up to $5.8 billion.

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Volkswagen mulls return to US pickup market after a 40-year absence — Sep 3, 2026Volkswagen is intensifying its North American turnaround by signaling a return to pickup trucks and exploring body-on-frame SUVs and pickups to match regional demand, though specifics on size and segment remain unclear. The company has been careful to define the B-segment in a way that could accommodate larger, frame-based trucks, raising questions about how these models would fit within its current lineup.

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Volkswagen approves plan to cut 50,000 jobs and halve its lineup, plants’ fate unclear — Sep 3, 2026Volkswagen’s supervisory board has approved Future Plan 2030, a sweeping restructuring that aims to cut about 50,000 jobs, halve its model lineup, and wind down production at four German plants between 2031 and 2034 to address overcapacity. The plan carries up to €10 billion in costs, contemplates alternative uses for the affected plants, and signals a governance shift for the board as stakeholders seek to protect jobs while Bolstering global competitiveness.

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Tom Gallagher Halving the lineup makes sense honestly, VW's had way too much overlap between brands for years. The job losses are the brutal part though.

Daily Caller News FoundationEXCLUSIVE: Elected Officials, Companies Launch New Initiative To Reduce Healthcare FraudTop companies and financial officers across the nation launched a new scorecard in an effort for better transparency and fraud mitigation in healthcare spending, the Daily Caller News Foundation has first learned.1h · 4 reads

Volkswagen weighs turnaround plan amid 50,000 job cuts — Aug 29, 2026Volkswagen is negotiating a turnaround that could involve up to 50,000 job losses, with tensions rising among management, unions, and state owners ahead of a September 4 supervisory board meeting. German state leaders Olaf Lies and Michael Kretschmer are urging a swift, balanced agreement to protect German production and workers, including at sites like the Zwickau EV plant, amid tariffs, weak demand, and rising Chinese competition.

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Volkswagen shares surge as board approves 50,000 more job cuts — Sep 4, 2026Volkswagen unveiled its Future Plan 2030, including 50,000 additional job cuts and plant closures to cut costs and address tariff and China-driven pressure, a move that sent its shares higher amid broader market recovery. The German market, buoyed by VW’s restructuring and stronger factory orders, also benefited from Heidelberg Materials’ gains and general DAX strength, though investors remain wary of tariff and competition headwinds, with overall profitability under pressure.

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Toy Story vs ShrekYourlist — VS BattleThe toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.

Volkswagen Q2 Profit Slump, 2026 Revenue Outlook Cut — Jul 24, 2026Volkswagen reported a 9.5% fall in Q2 operating profit to €3.5 billion amid weak production and sales, and trimmed its 2026 revenue outlook to a decline of up to 3% while maintaining a 4.0%–5.5% operating margin target. The company signaled a radical restructuring, including potential 100,000 job cuts, to counter headwinds from geopolitics, tariffs, and intensified competition, as it lowers revenue growth expectations for 2026 across its brands.

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Volkswagen drops entry-level Amarok diesels and adds high-performance W600 trim — Aug 31, 2026Volkswagen’s current lineup is undergoing notable updates: the Golf Alltrack continues to offer AWD practicality with a 1.8L turbo, while the 2025 Taos gains a refreshed design, an 8-speed automatic, and improved interior tech; the 2027 Jetta maintains its 1.5L turbo, 8-speed auto, and enhanced infotainment across trims. In Australia, the Amarok range is being rationalized for 2026 with the removal of the bi-turbo 2.0 diesel, a new TDI600 diesel, a higher entry price, and new Black Label and Walkinshaw-tuned W600 variants.

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Researcher Dead After Experimental Hybrid Electric Car Explodes While DrivingReporting — Jun 29, 2023In a tragic incident in Naples, Italy, a fatal explosion occurred involving an experimental hybrid electric car. The vehicle was a Volkswagen Polo, a prototype used as part of a project called “Life-Save,” testing the…

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IJRTrump Says He’s ‘Thinking About’ Suspending The Gas Tax Weeks After His Own Party Blocked A Vote On ItSimon August · 3 min · 15h

Man Plugs His $115k Electric Hummer in to Charge on Sunday, Finds Out It Won’t Be Done Until FridayOpinion — Jan 17, 2023I still remember that Sunday night in my foolish youth driving a Volkswagen on a 67-mile trip while low on gas. Desperate, I got off the interstate once or twice to poke around small towns trying to find what was in…

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‘Seas Have Gotten Very Rough’: Historic Automaker Weighs First Plant Closure Ever As China Encroaches On EV Market — Sep 5, 2024Volkswagen (VW) AG is considering shuttering factories in Germany as European car companies struggle to compete with Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers. The company has not closed a German plant in its entire…

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‘Green’ Activists Glue Hands to Floor, Realize They’ve Made a Bad Decision When Car Co Won’t Supply BowlsOpinion — Oct 21, 2022The climate change activist crowd seems to be getting bolder by the day. According to Australia’s News.com.au , recently, at the Porsche pavilion floor at Volkswagen’s Autostadt, located in Wolfsburg, Germany, a group…

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No VW US Name Change As Company Says Fake Release Was an April Fool’s Marketing StuntReporting — Mar 30, 2021German automaker Volkswagen AG’s U.S. unit issued a false news release on Tuesday claiming it would rename its U.S. operations as “Voltswagen of America” in a marketing stunt designed to call attention to its electric…

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Alyssa Milano Trades in Her Tesla for a Volkswagen EV – Elon Musk Shows Up When She’s Told the Bad NewsOpinion — Nov 28, 2022Wokeness and hypocrisy go hand-in-hand. Hollywood actress Alyssa Milano received a history lesson on Saturday after the left-wing activist bragged about dumping her Tesla electric vehicle as a protest against new…

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FaithTapKagan, Soai Win Chemistry Nobel for AutocatalysisHenri B. Kagan of France and Kenso Soai of Japan won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for discovering nonlinear effects and autocatalysis in asymmetric organic synthesis. Their work shed light on how chemical reactions favor one mirror-ima1h · 8 reads

‘Cannot Continue’: Major Automaker Hits The Gas On Cost Cuts Amid Tepid EV Demand, Increased Chinese Competition — Oct 30, 2024Volkswagen (VW) said Wednesday that it needs to cut costs amid slackening consumer demand for electric vehicles (EVs) and weaker car sales in China. VW’s profits fell 64% in the third quarter of 2024, driving the…

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Bystanders in Prospect Park lift car off trapped e-bike rider — Sep 3, 2026Good Samaritans in Prospect Park, Pennsylvania, freed a 44-year-old woman trapped under a Volkswagen Beetle after an e-bike crash, lifting the car with no special equipment and rescuing her before she was hospitalized with chest injuries. Police and local officials praised the bystanders, while highlighting concerns about e-bike safety and calling for possible regulatory action.

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