OTC Markets OTCPK - Delayed Quote • USD Volkswagen AG (VLKPF) Follow Compare 101.00 0.00 (0.00%) At close: January 31 at 3:00:00 PM EST All News Press Releases SEC Filings All SEC Filings Corporate Changes & Voting Matters Periodic Financial Reports Proxy Statements Tender Offer/Acquisition Reports Offering Registrations Volkswagen sues India to quash 'enormous' $1.4 billion tax demand, legal filing shows NEW DELHI (Reuters) -Volkswagen has sued Indian authorities to quash an "impossibly enormous" tax demand of $1.4 billion, arguing the ask is contradictory to New Delhi's import taxation rules for car parts and will hamper the company's business plans, court papers show. Volkswagen's unit, Skoda Auto Volkswagen India, also told the High Court in Mumbai the tax dispute puts at risk its investments of $1.5 billion in India, and is detrimental to the foreign investment climate, according to the 105-page filing which is not public but was reviewed by Reuters. In the biggest ever import tax demand, India in September slapped a $1.4 billion tax notice on Volkswagen for using a strategy to break down imports of some VW, Skoda and Audi cars into many individual parts to pay a lower duty. Tesla investors express skepticism as Elon Musk promises robotaxis in Austin in June Elon Musk claimed this week that Tesla robotaxis will hit the roads this summer; however, skepticism from industry experts and analysts is high. 2 Surprising Stock Rallies: Volkswagen and Germany The big test for Volkswagen will come in 2026, when it tries to play catch-up in electric vehicles with four models. And Germany’s rally looks like it has legs. Betting big on ID.7 pays off for Volkswagen With more than 40,000 sales in its debut year, the ID.7 is off to a strong start, and newly boosted by the addition of an estate. Global car industry in firing line of Trump's tariff threats vs Mexico, Canada Around 90% of auto exports from both Mexico and Canada go to the U.S., according to the Mexican Automotive Manufacturers' Association (AMIA) and the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers' Association. German automakers, of which Volkswagen would be most affected, have warned against the tariffs, saying they would cause inflation for consumers. Volkswagen's Audi plant in San Jose Chiapa, Mexico, makes the Q5, employing just over 5,000 people. 2 Dark Horse Catalysts for Rivian Stock in 2025 Investors merely glancing at Rivian (NASDAQ: RIVN) stock might avoid the company in 2025 simply because it doesn't appear to have many catalysts. One of Rivian's biggest wins in 2024 came when the company announced a joint venture between itself and Volkswagen Group (OTC: VWAGY). The latter agreed to invest up to $5.8 billion over the next three years in the joint venture, which will use Rivian's software to create advanced electrical infrastructure for each automaker's future vehicles. Volkswagen board members push for further cuts, Handelsblatt reports Concerns are growing among Volkswagen's board members that sweeping cuts agreed with unions late last year will not be enough to turn around the struggling carmaker's core brand, the Handelsblatt business daily reported on Thursday. The expectation is that further cost-saving measures will be needed beyond the agreed job cuts, the report said, citing sources familiar with the matter. Handelsblatt also reported that the company would push back its profitability target, aiming for a 6.5% margin in three to four years, rather than by then end of next year. Trump’s tariff threats are working: Audi ponders a U.S. manufacturing site—and Porsche might join The two Volkswagen Group brands have never built cars in the U.S., but a combination of lower taxes and higher tariffs might change their mind. Volkswagen considers US production sites for Audi, Porsche brands, Handelsblatt reports German carmaker Volkswagen is considering setting up production sites in the United States for its high-end Audi and Porsche brands to avert fallout from tariffs threatened by President Donald Trump, Handelsblatt reported on Wednesday. The newspaper, citing several people familiar with the deliberations, said the two luxury brands were seen as particularly exposed to any new U.S. trade barriers because, unlike the core VW brand, they currently do not produce in the U.S. The company did not immediately respond to a request for comment. VW officially cancels ID7 EV for North America The delayed VW ID7 electric sedan will no longer be offered in the U.S. or Canada. Volkswagen considers partnerships with Chinese EV makers- report Chinese carmakers may take over Volkswagen’s unused production lines. VW prepared to hand its factories to Chinese electric carmakers Volkswagen is prepared to let Chinese electric carmakers take over production lines in its struggling factories as Germany’s automotive industry is struck by a downturn. Volkswagen open to Chinese rivals taking over excess production lines in Europe Volkswagen is open to allowing Chinese carmakers to take over its excess production lines in Europe, as it grapples with falling demand and rising... EV launch delays pile up ahead of Trump’s return to White House 2024 was not a kind year to EV future product timelines. Here's a collection of product- and production-related delays. VW, Rivian JV could supply software tech to rivals VW and potentially other traditional automakers are poised get quick and easy access to Rivian's technology and software they have struggled to build independently. Volkswagen targets higher EV sales to avoid hefty €1.5 billion EU emission fines EU countries such as France and Italy have urged Brussels to ditch the penalties for embattled European carmakers, who have been plunged into crisis by a switch to EVs and increasing competition. 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Addressing a cost-cutting deal struck with unions last month that included a promise to shrink the workforce by 35,000 by 2030 without forced redundancies, executives told investors that they aimed for 24,000 of the jobs reduction to be achieved by natural attrition and early retirement, Bernstein said. Volkswagen said its order book in western Europe was slightly larger than before the pandemic at around 850,000 units, the Bernstein note said. VW warns of impact from proposed US tariffs on Mexican imports Currently, the German auto giant operates a factory in Puebla, Mexico which reported production of nearly 350,000 cars in 2023. Performance Overview Trailing total returns as of 1/31/2025, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is DAX P Return VLKPF DAX P YTD +9.26% +9.16% 1-Year -12.85% +28.04% 3-Year -29.96% +41.86%