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Volkswagen to Discontinue Seat Brand, Shift to Cupra

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  • Volkswagen AG will discontinue its Spanish Seat brand as part of its overhaul.
  • CEO Oliver Blume said the revamp will concentrate investment on Volkswagen’s strongest brands.
  • Seat has not launched a new model since 2020 and accounts for under 3% of 2025 deliveries.
  • Cupra will receive all future models as Seat’s combustion cars are phased out.
  • Union leader Matias Carnero warned the brand’s disappearance could create a serious job problem.