FRANKFURT, July 27 (Reuters) - Volkswagen reported operating profit before items at its core VW brand more than doubled to 981 million euros ($1.35 billion) in the first half from 387 million a year earlier, helped by cost cuts, it said on Friday.
FRANKFURT, July 27 (Reuters) - Volkswagen reported operating profit before items at its core VW brand more than doubled to 981 million euros ($1.35 billion) in the first half from 387 million a year earlier, helped by cost cuts, it said on Friday.