Poised for US Leadership Shakeup, Report Claims: TDS

A new report says Volkswagen of America is preparing a major personnel shakeup, with Audi sales chief Marco Schubert expected to take over the role of VW Group’s top executive in the U.S., Kjell Gruner, who would leave. The timing comes as VW’s hopes were tied to the Atlas SUV that went on sale in summer 2026, but it hasn’t met expectations and, according to insiders, isn’t matching the profit margins of the previous generation. The same Monday roundup also covers Jeep’s 17-second video for the Cherokee Trailhawk, the Recon EV’s 670 hp rating and 230-mile range, proposed 50% tariffs on Canadian vehicles starting Jan. 1, and several other company and racing updates.