A ‘Made in China’ crisis awaits big autoThe profound and sustained challenge to auto industry economics will force cost cutting, mergers — and all the political wrangling, labor u...
06 Jan, 2025, 02.25 PM IST
Volkswagen, union extend crunch talks over plant closures and pay cutsVolkswagen and its labor union are locked in intense negotiations to avert plant closures and pay cuts. Progress has been made, but a deal ...
19 Dec, 2024, 02.17 PM IST
Volkswagen, unions likely to strike deal in small hours or break off till next year, source saysVolkswagen and German unions are in crucial talks to avert escalating strikes. Negotiations, aiming for a cost-cutting deal before Christma...
18 Dec, 2024, 03.13 PM IST
Volkswagen bets on US startup to save its EV strategyVolkswagen, struggling against US and Chinese electric vehicle rivals, partners with Rivian to revamp its EV software strategy. The German ...
16 Dec, 2024, 01.09 PM IST
Volkswagen CEO clashes with workers as conflict over closures, pay deepensVolkswagen CEO and labor representatives clashed over proposed plant closures and pay cuts during a staff meeting. The CEO cited intense co...
04 Dec, 2024, 04.39 PM IST
Volkswagen workers to go on warning strikes across GermanyVolkswagen employees in Germany will begin warning strikes on Monday following stalled wage and plant closure negotiations with Europe's le...
01 Dec, 2024, 06.44 PM IST
Strikes to hit Volkswagen in December as clash with labour escalatesVolkswagen workers in Germany could go on strike as early as next week, with the IG Metall union warning of "necessary" walkouts starting f...
29 Nov, 2024, 03.09 PM IST
In high-wage Germany, Volkswagen's labour costs outstrip the competitionVolkswagen faces pressure to reduce labor costs in Germany as they exceed those of rivals like BMW and Mercedes-Benz. While unions demand a...
20 Nov, 2024, 12.23 PM IST
Volkswagen's EV Woes: From 'das auto' to 'drive digger' and the road aheadVolkswagen, after facing setbacks in its electrification strategy, is announcing plant closures and layoffs. The company's struggles stem f...
04 Nov, 2024, 11.06 PM IST
VW talks with unions are 'serious, critical and controversial', works council chief saysVolkswagen is in contentious talks with unions over planned cuts to its German sites. Weekly meetings cover savings, production plans, and ...
17 Oct, 2024, 05.43 PM IST
Volkswagen and JV partner SAIC plan to close China plant, Bloomberg reportsVolkswagen and its Chinese partner SAIC plan to close at least one plant in China due to slow demand for combustion engine cars. The Nanjin...
18 Sep, 2024, 06.54 PM IST
Volkswagen factory threat stress-tests Germany's economic modelGerman industry faces a crisis as Volkswagen threatens to close factories, challenging the nation's consensual industrial relations model. ...
06 Sep, 2024, 05.31 PM IST
Which Volkswagen factories in Germany could be hit by layoffs or closed?Volkswagen plans to end its job security programme, in place since 1994, due to competition from Asian rivals. This move could impact sever...
06 Sep, 2024, 05.24 PM IST
Volkswagen goes head-to-head with workforce over proposed company cutsVolkswagen management will address a tense workforce at its Wolfsburg headquarters, proposing significant cuts, including factory closures ...
04 Sep, 2024, 11.15 AM IST
Volkswagen considers historic German plant closures in cost driveVolkswagen is considering closing two factories in Germany amid rising competition from Asian carmakers. This marks a significant clash bet...
03 Sep, 2024, 01.36 AM IST
Market Movers: Rupee at 70? Monsoon blues, return of FPIs and moreA lowdown on top macro triggers that may move market on Monday.
09 Jul, 2018, 08.18 AM IST
- Auto production cuts likely at Porsche, VW: Spokesmen
The biggest European carmaker, Volkswagen, and its future owner Porsche said today that they would very likely suspend production temporari...
26 Nov, 2008, 02.35 AM IST