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business8 days ago•6 min saved

VW Group Plans to Slash Half Its Model Lineup by 2030

Volkswagen Group is reportedly targeting a 50% reduction in its current model lineup by 2030 as part of a broad cost-cutting push, with Bild listing ten models across VW, Porsche, Audi, Skoda, and Cupra that could be retired. If implemented, total options could shrink by about 75% by decade's end and annual production capacity could fall from 10 million to 9 million. VW has not confirmed the rumors, stating it does not comment on speculation, with more details expected later this year.

via Motor1.com|

#audi #business #cost-cutting

business11 days ago•2 min saved

VW Shrinks Model Range and Factory Footprint in Major Efficiency Overhaul

Volkswagen unveiled a sweeping efficiency overhaul to halve its model lineup and reduce production capacity to 9 million vehicles per year (down from 12 million pre‑COVID), with about 2 million already cut. The plan also aims to simplify offerings by up to 75% and merge software, platforms and electronic architectures across regions to boost efficiency, pursuing a goal to become the most attractive automaker by 2030. While the release doesn’t explicitly confirm layoffs, reports of up to 100,000 job cuts and closing factories have sparked protests by IG Metall, signaling what could be VW’s biggest restructuring in its 89-year history.

via Engadget|

#business #ig-metall #layoffs

business12 days ago•3 min saved

VW Group Slashes Lineup by Half, Trims Options, Sets 9 Million-Aunit Target

The VW Group announced an immediate, sweeping downsizing: cut its model lineup by up to 50% and reduce available options by up to 75%, while limiting annual production to nine million units. Several models have already been dropped across brands (Touareg, Touran, T-Roc Convertible; Audi A1, Q2, TT, R8, Q8 E-Tron; Porsche 718 Boxster/Cayman; Macan). The plan signals a focus on the most profitable, high-value products, with upstream talk of plant closures and larger layoffs circulating but not officially confirmed. The shift follows post-COVID capacity reductions from around 12 million to 9 million and represents a radical reorientation for the group across VW, Audi, SEAT, Cupra, Skoda, Porsche, Bentley, and Lamborghini.

via Motor1.com|

#automotive-industry #business #model-lineup

technology9 months ago•2 min saved

Apple to Launch Six iPhone Models by 2027, Including iPhone 20 for 20th Anniversary

A senior researcher predicts that Apple will skip the 'iPhone 19' name and use 'iPhone 20' for its 2027 lineup, which is expected to include six models, possibly featuring foldable designs, as part of a strategy to diversify its offerings and celebrate the series' 20th anniversary.

via Wccftech|

#2027-launch #apple #foldable-iphone

automotive1 year ago•3 min saved

Consumer Reports Names Most Reliable Car Brand, Surprising Toyota and Honda

Subaru has been ranked the most reliable car brand for 2025 by Consumer Reports, surpassing Toyota and Honda, due to its conservative redesign approach, smaller model lineup, and shared components that reduce issues. While Toyota and Lexus also perform well, Toyota's broader model range and recent issues with certain trucks have impacted its ranking. The reliability scores are based on consumer feedback and data from over 300,000 vehicles.

via Jalopnik|

#automotive #consumer-reports #model-lineup