The Latest Breaking News from Volkswagen

The German car giant -- whose 10 brands range from its core VW models to Seat, Skoda and Porsche -- has been hit hard by high manufacturing costs, a stuttering switch to electric vehicles and increased competition in key market China.

For a long time, performance SUVs were only available if you shopped from luxury brands. However, the niche has grown to include several mainstream automakers, including Skoda. Originally launched four years ago with a bi-turbodiesel engine, the Kodiaq RS switched to gasoline for its facelift in 2021. Now, the second-generation…

Beijing said Wednesday it had lodged a complaint with the World Trade Organisation over the European Union's decision to impose hefty tariffs on Chinese-made electric cars.

EU imposes duties on Chinese electric vehicles due to unfair pricing practices and rising market share. German auto industry expresses concerns over tariffs.

The EU on Tuesday decided to slap hefty tariffs on Chinese-made electric cars after an anti-subsidy probe concluded Beijing's support to local manufacturers was unfair.

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The mayor of an Austrian city is dead after a gunman shot him and another person then fled in a Volkswagen.

Finally, the front bench seat is making a return

Volkswagen employees in Germany are likely preparing for a fight. The automaker is facing some financial hurdles and will likely have to take drastic action to reduce costs. We'll get our first look at VW's proposals later this week, but the company could be on the brink of closing at…