Volkswagen
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U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to raise tariffs on European Union car imports to 25%, which would have a 'significant' impact on German premium carmaker Volkswagen — Audi. Volkswagen — Audi, a subsidiary of…
Impact: Volkswagen, as the parent company of Volkswagen — Audi, is already incurring significant costs from existing tariffs and is exploring options with Volkswagen — Audi to mitigate the impact of potential new tariffs. It is also cutting costs and revamping model lineups.
May 05, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Ashutosh Dixit has been appointed as the new Brand Director of Porsche, a division of Volkswagen — Skoda Auto Volkswagen India, effective immediately. He succeeds Manolito Vujicic, who has stepped down to pursue other opportunities.…
Impact: Ashutosh Dixit, with nearly two decades of experience within the Volkswagen, has been appointed to a key leadership role at Porsche, a division under Volkswagen — Skoda Auto Volkswagen India.
May 05, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Impact: Volkswagen agreed to invest $5.8 billion in Rivian in exchange for software and electrical technology, providing crucial funding.
Sep 16, 2025 · 6 articles
International
United States President Donald Trump announced a hike in tariffs on cars and trucks imported from the European Union to 25%, effective next week. He accused the European Union of not complying with a previously…
Impact: Shares of Volkswagen were down following the tariff announcement, as it is a major German automaker with significant exports to the United States.
May 01, 2026 · 106 articles
Business
Impact: Ford Motor Company already produces EV models and vans in Europe on a Volkswagen platform, and this new partnership complements the existing one.
Dec 09, 2025 · 6 articles
Business
KPIT Technologies announced its plan to acquire 100% of Israel-based automotive cybersecurity firm General Atomics for a total consideration of up to USD 120 million. The acquisition will occur in multiple tranches, beginning with an…
Impact: Volkswagen's automotive software arm, Volkswagen — Cariad, was a co-founder of General Atomics.
May 06, 2026 · 7 articles
Business
Toyota, the world's largest automaker, reported an almost 50% drop in quarterly earnings and expects its full-year profit to decline by a fifth. The company forecasts a $4.3 billion hit from the fallout of the…
Impact: Volkswagen is also facing significant burdens from US tariffs, with its CEO Oliver Blume stating a 5 billion euro annual impact on operating profit.
May 08, 2026 · 8 articles
Regulatory
Impact: Volkswagen's Audi brand suggested potential price increases due to tariffs, indicating a broader industry impact beyond Ford Motor Company and General Motors.
May 07, 2025 · 7 articles
Domestic
Impact: Volkswagen Automobile Ltd is mentioned as a company where Patrick Utomi's 'academic wizardry' supposedly led to 'ruins,' used to discredit his economic expertise.
Apr 15, 2026 · 7 articles
Business
Geotab, a global leader in connected vehicle and asset management solutions, announced the integration of Polestar vehicles into its OEM telematics network. This collaboration allows commercial fleet operators in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific…
Impact: Volkswagen is mentioned as part of Geotab's existing OEM telematics network, indicating a broader trend in the industry.
May 05, 2026 · 7 articles
Business
Stellantis has inaugurated its first vehicle dismantling center in the Middle East and Africa region, located in Morocco — Casablanca, Morocco. This €1.6 million investment, part of Stellantis' broader circular economy strategy through its SUSTAINera…
Impact: Volkswagen placed its Kariega factory in South Africa under review, reflecting challenges in the country's automotive sector.
May 06, 2026 · 8 articles
Regulatory
United States — Florida's Attorney General, James Uthmeier, has launched a criminal investigation into OpenAI, the creator of the AI chatbot ChatGPT. This follows a mass shooting in April 2025 on the Florida State University…
Impact: Volkswagen is mentioned as a past example of a corporation found guilty in a criminal case (emissions cheating scandal), serving as a reference point for the legal discussion around OpenAI's potential liability.
May 11, 2026 · 6 articles
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