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Volkswagen sales plunge as German automaker lays out plan to slash number of brands
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· July 10, 2026
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Key points The German automaker has announced plans to reduce the number of models by nearly half. Volkswagen has reported a decline in sales, with group sales falling 8.
Volkswagen has reported a decline in sales, with group sales falling 8.6% in the second quarter. The company sold just under 2.1 million vehicles during this period. Sales in China were particularly affected, plummeting by more than one-third.
The German automaker has announced plans to reduce the number of models by nearly half. This move is part of a larger effort to streamline the company and make it more competitive.
Further details on Volkswagen's plans are available from the company, which is based in Wolfsburg, Germany.
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Category: business Published: July 10, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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