Volkswagen Restructuring: Volkswagen’s board has approved a sweeping overhaul that could cut about 50,000 jobs (with wider plans reaching 100,000 by 2030) and shrink its model lineup, as the automaker battles tariff pressure and intensifying China competition. Volkswagen India Reset: In India, reports say VW’s restructuring could hit roughly 12% of employees by 2027, as the brand looks to cut costs ahead of new EV and next-gen launches. Toyota EV Delay: Toyota has postponed the Highlander EV launch, with production now expected to slip into early 2027 after additional final testing and refinement. Audi Q3 India Launch: Audi is set to bring the new Q3 to India on October 16, with a turbo-petrol-only setup and a tech-heavy dual-screen cabin. Hyundai Steel in Louisiana: Hyundai Motor Group broke ground on a $5.8B electric-arc furnace mill in Louisiana with POSCO, targeting 2029 output and positioning the low-carbon steel for Hyundai and Kia vehicles. Hyundai Tucson Recall (Australia): Hyundai Australia recalls 11,461 Tucson vehicles over a dashboard display software fault that can hide key safety information. Kia Sorento vs Fortuner (India): Kia’s Sorento enters the premium 3-row fight against Toyota Fortuner, with diesel and strong-hybrid options. F1 Tech & Penalties: Ferrari’s upgrades are closing the gap to Mercedes at Monza, while Kimi Antonelli’s 30-place grid penalty is confirmed for the Italian GP.