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FRANKFURT (Reuters) - German carmaker Volkswagen (ETR: VOWG_p ) has issued internal targets to improve the profit margin for sales from its VW car business to 6.5%, up from about 2% previously reported, news website Business Insider said, citing documents it obtained.

While the margin target has no specific deadline, it is part of a set of goals for 2025 to improve costs and performance at the group's core car brand, the report added.

Volkswagen sets internal VW brand margin target of 6.5%, says Business Insider

Volkswagen group, whose other brands include Porsche, Audi, Skoda and Seat, did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Based on the company's latest financial report, the VW car brand had an operating margin over sales of 2.1% during the first nine months of 2024, or 3% when adjusted for special items.