Volkswagen is considering selling Ducati, the motorcycle manufacturer owned by its Audi division, according to a Bloomberg News report on Tuesday cited by TimesLIVE. The report was based on an interview with Audi chief executive Gernot Dollner. No decision, price, potential buyers, or timeline were disclosed in the feed blurb, and the companies were not described as confirming any transaction.

Volkswagen has reached an agreement to sell its diesel engine unit, Everllence, to Bain Capital for approximately €7.4 billion (R139.30 billion). This deal surpassed offers from other private equity firms, including one that collaborated with Volkswagen's major shareholders, according to TimesLIVE.

Volkswagen has agreed on key terms to sell its Osnabrück factory in Germany, which will be converted into a defence production hub. Investment company Aurelius would become the majority owner, while the state of Lower Saxony would acquire a stake. According to the report, Israeli defence company Rafael Advanced Defense Systems is expected to become the facility's first major industrial partner.

Isuzu has emerged as the leading vehicle seller in Kenya, with total industry sales reaching 9,757 units, according to data from the Kenya Motor Industry Association. The association's figures show Isuzu sold 4,724 units between January and July, giving it a cumulative market share of 48.4 percent. The data positions the automaker well ahead of competitors in the local market during the seven-month period, reflecting its strong presence in Kenya's automotive sector.

Motor vehicle and motorcycle dealers have urged the government to end its 10-year contract with Russian firm Joint Stock Company Global Security, alleging corruption and ongoing delays in the implementation of the Intelligent Transport Monitoring System (ITMS). This system was designed to improve vehicle tracking and security through the issuance of digital number plates, but has faced significant challenges, according to The Observer.

A Volkswagen T-Cross owner has reported repeated equipment failures since purchasing the vehicle in 2023, according to TimesLIVE's Consumer Watch column. The owner lists five new batteries, three alternators, two sets of clutches, a replacement radio unit and both front headlamps among the parts that have failed or been replaced. The report forms part of the publication's consumer complaints coverage, highlighting the owner's frustrations with the vehicle's reliability since purchase.