CZVolkswagen Group is currently undergoing a challenging period marked by increasing competition and significant investments in development. Rumors have emerged suggesting the company might lay off up to 100,000 employees, close several factories, and undergo a major transformation. Part of this potential restructuring could involve selling two prestigious brands—Lamborghini, a manufacturer of sports cars, and Ducati, a producer of sports motorcycles. These speculations were recently revived, according to the Financial Times, which noted the successful sale of the company’s marine motors division to Everllance. While Lamborghini is among the most profitable brands within the Volkswagen Group, having been acquired through Audi in 1998 for around $110 million and later valued at approximately $22 billion, Ducati has been part of the group since 2012 and has consistently performed well. However, experts cited by the Financial Times suggest that the likelihood of the company divesting these profitable brands is low. The automotive manufacturer itself has not commented on these rumors.
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