Sept. 5, 2026 | Weekend Drive: VW’s Future Plan 2030; Ford’s quality surge

Sept. 5, 2026 | Weekend Drive: VW’s Future Plan 2030; Ford’s quality surge

Author: Automotive News September 5, 2026 Duration: 27:36
Volkswagen’s supervisory board has unanimously approved an ambitious restructuring plan but leaves the hardest decisions for later. Meanwhile, Ford plots a quality turnaround.

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