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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1789, In response to the dismissal of the French finance minister Jacques Necker, the radical journalist Camille Desmoulins gives a speech which results in the storming of the Bastille two days later. In 1930, Guy Ligier, French race car driver and team owner (died 2015) was born. In 1941, Benny Parsons, American race car driver and sportscaster (died 2007) was born. In 1943, World War II: Battle of Kursk: German and Soviet forces engage in the Battle of Prokhorovka, one of the largest armored engagements of all time. In 1967, Riots begin in Newark, New Jersey. In 1995, Chinese seismologists successfully predict the 1995 Myanmar-China earthquake, reducing the number of casualties to 11. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2012, Syrian Civil War: Government forces target the homes of rebels and activists in Tremseh and kill anywhere between 68 and 150 people. In 2012, A tank truck explosion kills more than 100 people in Okobie, Nigeria. In 2013, Six people are killed and 200 injured in a French passenger train derailment in Brétigny-sur-Orge. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Tackling historic crisis, Volkswagen to cut capacity, model lineup

Daily Sabah

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July 9, 2026

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Tackling historic crisis, Volkswagen to cut capacity, model lineup

Volkswagen plans to drastically cut its model lineup and further pare back capacity, as Europe's largest automaker considers a far-reaching overhaul that sources say could co...

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Reuters

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· Jun 26, 2026

Volkswagen weighs up to 100,000 job cuts, sources say

Volkswagen is considering shutting four German factories and ramping up job cuts to as many ‌as 100,000, two people familiar with the matter said, in what could be the biggest overhaul in the carmaker's history. #Volkswagen #automobile #cars #jobs #News #Reuters #Newsfeed Read the story here: https://reut.rs/4eIJm39 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

Seeking Alpha

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· Jul 11, 2026

Mercedes-Benz: A Big Yield, A Low Multiple, And A Tough Auto Cycle

Mercedes-Benz: A Big Yield, A Low Multiple, And A Tough Auto Cycle

Coffman Chronicle

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· Jun 30, 2026

Volkswagen Layoff Plan Could Put Four German Plants and 100,000 Jobs at Risk

Volkswagen is reportedly weighing a much deeper restructuring plan that could include up to 100,000 job cuts and the closure of four German plants, according to Reuters reporting on the automaker’s internal discussions.

The Next Web

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· Jul 10, 2026

Volkswagen will halve its model range, but stays silent on the 100,000 job cuts

Volkswagen has announced plans to gut its sprawling product range as it fights the worst crisis in its history. The carmaker will cut its model lineup by up to half over the coming years, CNBC reports. The group will also shrink production capacity to nine million vehicles a year. That is well below the 12 million [] This story continues at The Next Web

The West Australian

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· Jun 27, 2026

Top five large five-seat PHEV family SUVs in 2026

Who knew there was so much choice for families looking for a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) large five-seat SUV!

DW News

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· Jul 2, 2026

VW wants deeper cuts. Workers could stand in the way | DW News

Volkswagen management has big cost-cutting plans, with reports putting 50,000 more jobs and four production sites in Germany on the chopping block. But unions, workers and politicians have a say -- and it's considerable. #dwbusiness For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1

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