Volkswagen Restructuring: VW agreed to sell its Osnabrück plant to Israel’s Rafael partner Aurelius, aiming to repurpose the site for air-defense production as part of its wider “Future Plan 2030” job-cut overhaul. Skoda Model Shake-Up: Skoda CEO Klaus Zellmer said retiring the Superb is “not a given,” citing weak sedan/estate demand while VW pushes to halve its model lineup. BMW Performance Update: BMW is testing the next-gen 3 Series M350, with a 443hp 3.0L six-cylinder, AWD, and a first-for-M-Performance drift mode. BMW EV Launch: BMW i5 Long Wheelbase launched in India at Rs 79.60 lakh with 669km range and 99 First Edition units already sold out. Audi Compact EV: Audi unveiled the A2 e-tron, targeting ultra-low consumption (as low as 12.8 kWh/100 km WLTP) and compact-efficiency design. EV Battery Reality Check: A global SoH study of 500,000+ EV batteries ranked the Hyundai Ioniq 5 as having the longest-lasting pack health. India Fuel Shift: India’s passenger market hit a milestone as CNG, hybrids and EVs together outsold petrol/ethanol for the first time in August. Tech & Safety: LG TVs were found still collecting Wi‑Fi and audio despite an opt-out toggle shipping disabled by default, after a Texas settlement. Local Policy Watch: New Carlisle, Ohio passed temporary moratoriums affecting new gas stations, repair shops, and some personal services, pending zoning updates.