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VW’s U.S. second-quarter 2026 sales grew 24.9% year-over-year to 89,158. The Tiguan is VW’s bestseller (29,002). Other popular models include: the Atlas (21,549) and Jetta sedan (15,949). ID. 4 EV van sales were 1,249 up 121.5%.
For the first half of 2026, VW reports a YoY increase of 2.3% or 162,961 units total. This contrasts with a 2.7% drop in U.S. light-vehicle sales overall. Cox Automotive claims a 9% increase in gasoline-hybrid sales offset declines in other powertrain types. The VW Group’s U.S. 2026 H1 tally, which includes Audi, was off 5.8% at 266,534.
VW’s Big Corporate Restructure Kills Cars and More
Berlin—VW Group CEO Oliver Blume asked the automaker’s supervisory board to approve what’s considered the largest restructuring in modern German corporate history. Some 100,000 jobs worldwide were on the line. The board wants a compromise but agrees there’s a need for action.
Nevertheless, the future of several VW factories and the vehicles they make looks bleak. Automotive News reports VW plans to cut its global model lineup by 50%. The venerable Jetta and newer Taos might be axed along with several Audi Sportbacks.
Automotive analysts say VW’s U.S. dealers need affordable models such as the Jetta and Taos. So, VW for now will continue their Mexican production but might not develop a new generation of either machine.