# Volkswagen Faces $11.5 Billion in Charges as Profit Outlook Falls to 1%

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Podcast: [Autoblog News](https://stenobird.com/podcast/autoblog-news-1708029)
Published: 2026-09-19T21:28:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.autoblog.com/news/volkswagen-faces-11-5-billion-in-charges-as-profit-outlook-falls-to-1
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## Resource

The automaker has lowered its profit forecast for 2026 amid headwinds related to Porsche, China, and restructuring.

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