I am not so pessimistic regarding Porsche being incorporated into VW. Porsche is a very powerful brand and VW wouldn't want to waste it. Audi is being promoted as a sports brand (like a new BMW) but it can never achieve the status of Porsche, because among other things it produces plenty of ordinary cars for the mass market. Even Mercedes has lost some of its allure with the A and B class cars.

So IMO Porsche under VW will be more exclusive and sportscar oriented than now. As regards racing there are all sorts of competition activities that each brand can find its place.


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