Volkswagen is trading 4.03% down now at €79.70 after reports it may phase out the Seat brand and prioritize electric-focused Cupra. - Reuters says Seat’s future beyond its current product cycle remains under evaluation; Cupra could receive future products as Seat’s combustion-engine models are phased out. - Pressure includes Chinese rivals, weak China sales, costly EV investment, and Volkswagen’s broader restructuring. - The broader market was firmer; Seat’s closure has not been formally announced, and confidence is medium.