# Sept. 5, 2026 | Weekend Drive: VW’s Future Plan 2030; Ford’s quality surge

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Podcast: [Automotive News Daily Drive](https://stenobird.com/podcast/automotive-news-daily-drive-58649)
Published: 2026-09-05T10:00:00+00:00
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Volkswagen’s supervisory board has unanimously approved an ambitious restructuring plan but leaves the hardest decisions for later. Meanwhile, Ford plots a quality turnaround.

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