Volkswagen is staring at a historic restructuring fight while still eyeing a risky U.S. pickup play, and that contradiction captures the entire auto industry right now.

Today’s episode breaks down Porsche SE’s 53.3% voting control at Volkswagen, potential cuts reaching 100,000 jobs, Ford’s sub-$30,000 Fathom EV pickup target, Slate’s $26,400 electric truck, Ram’s 1.2 million-pickup recall, and why dealers need a 10-layer audit before blaming their equity-mining software.

Today's Key Headlines

~Volkswagen faces pressure for potential cuts reaching 100,000 jobs

~Porsche SE controls 31.9% of Volkswagen equity and 53.3% of voting rights

~Ford is developing the Fathom EV pickup with a target price under $30,000

~Slate is pushing an electric truck starting at $26,400

~Digital Dealer guidance calls for a 10- ...