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Laid Off at 40+? How Managers Can Restart Their Careers

Frankfurt am Main – October 28, 2026 -- Managers who lose their jobs at 40 or 50 don't have to start from zero, according to career adviser Dr. Hans-Peter Luippold, who says the key is repositioning existing experience for a changed job market.

Companies such as Volkswagen and Bayer have been cutting management positions for months. For executives with 15 or 20 successful years behind them, that can mean a sudden restart.

Job loss often shakes professional identity

For longtime managers, a dismissal frequently means more than lost income. Familiar structures, responsibility and professional recognition disappear. Many also haven't written a job application in years, because they got their previous roles through promotions or personal contacts, so standardized rejections can be especially unsettling.

Autonomy Adds Volkswagen ID.4 to Car Subscription App in California

Santa Monica, Calif. – September 23, 2026 -- Autonomy has added the Volkswagen ID.4 electric vehicle to its subscription app, with the model available immediately to customers in California.

Volkswagen becomes the latest brand added to Autonomy's growing subscription fleet

The company says more Volkswagen models will follow in additional markets as it responds to customer demand for greater vehicle choice. The ID.4 joins an existing lineup of electric vehicles on the platform, including the Tesla Model 3, Ford Mustang Mach-E, BMW i4, Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Chevrolet Equinox EV. Autonomy has also recently added gas-powered models such as the Ford Mustang, Ranger, F-150, Bronco Sport, Escape and Explorer.

Volkswagen says it has now delivered 2 million all-electric vehicles worldwide

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – March 13, 2026 – Volkswagen says it has delivered its two millionth all-electric vehicle to a customer, marking a new milestone for one of the world’s biggest car brands. The update is aimed at anyone watching the growth of EVs in the mass market, especially buyers comparing how established automakers are scaling electric lineups. While the source material gives only limited detail beyond the milestone itself, the figure matters because it signals the size of Volkswagen’s battery-electric customer base. For consumers, that kind of volume can shape confidence around product availability, long-term support, and the broader shift toward electric driving.