Volkswagen Group Plans to Cut Model Range by Up to Half

Halving a model lineup is not a trim adjustment — it is an admission that the portfolio grew beyond what the market would support. For VW Group, which built its strength on breadth across Volkswagen, Audi, SEAT, Škoda, and others, this signals a fundamental rethink of how many distinct products the conglomerate can profitably sustain. The move raises real questions about which nameplates survive and which brands lose their identity in the consolidation. Enthusiasts should watch closely: when a group this size starts cutting, the casualties are rarely the ones anyone would have chosen.