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Volkswagen reclaims top spot in China, BYD drops to fourth

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 06:53:45 -0400

Investing.com -- Volkswagen reclaimed the top position in China's passenger vehicle market during the first two months of 2026, overtaking local electric vehicle maker BYD as government subsidies for greener cars diminished, according to data from the China Passenger Car Association.

Volkswagen's Chinese joint ventures with FAW and SAIC held a combined 13.9% share of the country's passenger vehicle market in sales terms during January and February. Geely followed closely with 13.8%, while Toyota's joint ventures with GAC and FAW captured 7.8% of the market.

BYD, which had unseated Volkswagen as China's largest carmaker by sales in 2024 and maintained that position

Volkswagen reclaims top spot in China, BYD drops to fourth

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 06:53:45 -0400

BYD, which had unseated Volkswagen as China's largest carmaker by sales in 2024 and maintained that position

Volkswagen reclaims top spot in China, BYD drops to fourth

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 06:53:45 -0400

BYD, which had unseated Volkswagen as China's largest carmaker by sales in 2024 and maintained that position

Volkswagen AG (VOW:GR) (VWAGY) PT Lowered to EUR92 at UBS

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:30:05 -0400

UBS analyst Patrick Hummel lowered the price target on Volkswagen AG (VOW:GR) (OTC: VWAGY) to EUR92.00 (from EUR95.00) while maintaining a Neutral rating.

Volkswagen AG (VOW:GR) (VWAGY) PT Lowered to EUR92 at UBS

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:30:05 -0400

UBS analyst Patrick Hummel lowered the price target on Volkswagen AG (VOW:GR) (OTC: VWAGY) to EUR92.00 (from EUR95.00) while maintaining a Neutral rating.

Volkswagen AG (VOW:GR) (VWAGY) PT Lowered to EUR92 at UBS

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:30:05 -0400

UBS analyst Patrick Hummel lowered the price target on Volkswagen AG (VOW:GR) (OTC: VWAGY) to EUR92.00 (from EUR95.00) while maintaining a Neutral rating.

Volkswagen AG (VOW:GR) (VWAGY) PT Lowered to EUR92 at UBS

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:30:05 -0400

UBS analyst Patrick Hummel lowered the price target on Volkswagen AG (VOW:GR) (OTC: VWAGY) to EUR92.00 (from EUR95.00) while maintaining a Neutral rating.

This car stock is seen as the 'best house in a bad neighborhood'

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 18:30:00 -0400

Morgan Stanley told investors in a note Friday that one car giant is emerging as the strongest performer in a difficult European mass-market auto landscape, describing the company as the “best house in a bad neighborhood.”

Analyst Javier Martinez de Olcoz Cerdan stated that Volkswagen’s product momentum is improving, which is “temporarily slowing down the share transfer to China OEMs” and giving the company room to deliver “positive trends in margins, investments and return metrics.”

Morgan Stanley warned that Chinese export pressure is building as the Chinese auto market declines in 2026, increasing the need for Chinese manufacturers to “gain share

This car stock is seen as the 'best house in a bad neighborhood'

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 18:30:00 -0400

Morgan Stanley warned that Chinese export pressure is building as the Chinese auto market declines in 2026, increasing the need for Chinese manufacturers to “gain share

Volkswagen mulls shifting Cupra Tavascan production to Europe

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 07:47:40 -0400

Investing.com -- German automaker Volkswagen is considering moving production of the next model of its Cupra Tavascan SUV coupe from China to Europe, according to a report published by Handelsblatt on Wednesday.

The newspaper, citing company sources and internal production plans, revealed that Volkswagen is exploring European manufacturing options for the fully electric vehicle.

The Tavascan, currently manufactured in China, had been subject to an additional 20.7% tariff on top of an existing 10% duty after the European Union imposed new tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles in 2024.

This week, the European Commission granted the model an exemption from these import tariffs, implementing

Volkswagen seeks €6.5 billion financing for Everllence stake sale

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 08:28:35 -0400

Investing.com -- Bankers are measuring interest for up to €6.5 billion ($7.7 billion) in financing to support the potential sale of a majority stake in Volkswagen AG's heavy diesel-engine unit Everllence SE, according to a Bloomberg report on Tuesday.

A lender education process is reportedly currently underway with several banks that could finance potential bids along with working capital.

Volkswagen is working with Goldman Sachs Group Inc. and JPMorgan Chase & Co. on the divestment, which could value the unit at more than €5 billion. With first-round bids approaching, bankers are said to be working out financing structures for the deal.

Potential lenders

Volkswagen to produce Tukan pickup in Brazil with $570 million investment

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 07:49:02 -0400

Investing.com -- Volkswagen plans to produce a new pickup truck called the Tukan in Brazil starting in 2027, investing 3 billion reais ($570.07 million) as part of its expansion in Latin America's pickup segment.

The Tukan will be manufactured at Volkswagen's Sao Jose dos Pinhais plant in Parana state, initially targeting Latin American markets. This initiative is part of a larger 20-billion-real investment plan for South America through 2028.

According to Volkswagen Brazil CEO Ciro Possobom, the pickup market represents nearly 18% of vehicle sales in Brazil.

"It's a large market, and we need to be present. It is growing significantly because of

Volkswagen AG (VOW:GR) (VWAGY) PT Raised to EUR115 at Morgan Stanley

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 03:54:30 -0400

Morgan Stanley analyst Shaqeal Kirunda raised the price target on Volkswagen AG (VOW:GR) (OTC: VWAGY) to EUR115.00 (from EUR94.00) while maintaining a Equalweight rating.

Volkswagen AG (VOW:GR) (VWAGY) PT Raised to EUR115 at Morgan Stanley

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 03:54:30 -0400

Morgan Stanley analyst Shaqeal Kirunda raised the price target on Volkswagen AG (VOW:GR) (OTC: VWAGY) to EUR115.00 (from EUR94.00) while maintaining a Equalweight rating.

Volkswagen AG (VOW:GR) (VWAGY) PT Raised to EUR115 at Morgan Stanley

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 03:54:30 -0400

Morgan Stanley analyst Shaqeal Kirunda raised the price target on Volkswagen AG (VOW:GR) (OTC: VWAGY) to EUR115.00 (from EUR94.00) while maintaining a Equalweight rating.

Volkswagen AG (VOW:GR) (VWAGY) PT Raised to EUR115 at Morgan Stanley

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 03:54:30 -0400

Morgan Stanley analyst Shaqeal Kirunda raised the price target on Volkswagen AG (VOW:GR) (OTC: VWAGY) to EUR115.00 (from EUR94.00) while maintaining a Equalweight rating.

Volkswagen AG (VOW:GR) (VWAGY) PT Raised to EUR120 at Deutsche Bank

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 04:53:09 -0400

Deutsche Bank analyst Tim Rokossa raised the price target on Volkswagen AG (VOW:GR) (OTC: VWAGY) to EUR120.00 (from EUR110.00) while maintaining a Buy rating.

Volkswagen AG (VOW:GR) (VWAGY) PT Raised to EUR120 at Deutsche Bank

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 04:53:09 -0400

Deutsche Bank analyst Tim Rokossa raised the price target on Volkswagen AG (VOW:GR) (OTC: VWAGY) to EUR120.00 (from EUR110.00) while maintaining a Buy rating.

Volkswagen AG (VOW:GR) (VWAGY) PT Raised to EUR120 at Deutsche Bank

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 04:53:09 -0400

Deutsche Bank analyst Tim Rokossa raised the price target on Volkswagen AG (VOW:GR) (OTC: VWAGY) to EUR120.00 (from EUR110.00) while maintaining a Buy rating.

Volkswagen AG (VOW:GR) (VWAGY) PT Raised to EUR120 at Deutsche Bank

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 04:53:09 -0400

Deutsche Bank analyst Tim Rokossa raised the price target on Volkswagen AG (VOW:GR) (OTC: VWAGY) to EUR120.00 (from EUR110.00) while maintaining a Buy rating.

Volkswagen AG (VOW:GR) (VWAGY) PT Lowered to EUR115 at Citi

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 03:46:32 -0400

Citi analyst Harald Hendrikse lowered the price target on Volkswagen AG (VOW:GR) (OTC: VWAGY) to EUR115.00 (from EUR120.00) while maintaining a Buy rating.

Volkswagen AG (VOW:GR) (VWAGY) PT Lowered to EUR115 at Citi

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 03:46:32 -0400

Citi analyst Harald Hendrikse lowered the price target on Volkswagen AG (VOW:GR) (OTC: VWAGY) to EUR115.00 (from EUR120.00) while maintaining a Buy rating.

Volkswagen AG (VOW:GR) (VWAGY) PT Lowered to EUR115 at Citi

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 03:46:32 -0400

Citi analyst Harald Hendrikse lowered the price target on Volkswagen AG (VOW:GR) (OTC: VWAGY) to EUR115.00 (from EUR120.00) while maintaining a Buy rating.

Volkswagen AG (VOW:GR) (VWAGY) PT Lowered to EUR115 at Citi

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 03:46:32 -0400

Citi analyst Harald Hendrikse lowered the price target on Volkswagen AG (VOW:GR) (OTC: VWAGY) to EUR115.00 (from EUR120.00) while maintaining a Buy rating.

Volkswagen AG (VOW:GR) (VWAGY) PT Raised to EUR108 at Bernstein SocGen Group

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 07:12:02 -0400

Bernstein SocGen Group analyst Stephen Reitman raised the price target on Volkswagen AG (VOW:GR) (OTC: VWAGY) to EUR108.00 (from EUR88.00) while maintaining a Market Perform rating.