Volkswagen labour leaders stand by 'red line' on plant closuresIn a firm stand against potential factory closures in Germany, Volkswagen's labor representatives have voiced their commitment to preservin...
15 May, 2026, 10.58 AM IST
BMW, Mercedes, VW in talks with US over possible tariff deal, sources sayGerman carmakers, including BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Volkswagen, are engaged in discussions with Washington regarding a potential import tar...
28 May, 2025, 09.12 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 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
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 plans major layoffs, to shut at least three German plants, works council head saysVolkswagen is considering closing several plants in Germany and slashing salaries by 10 percent as the ailing auto giant pursues a drastic ...
28 Oct, 2024, 04.35 PM IST
Volkswagen scraps decades-old German job security pact, says unionVolkswagen has informed IG Metall that it is ending several labor agreements, including job guarantees until 2029 at six German plants. Thi...
10 Sep, 2024, 08.13 PM IST
Volkswagen closure: Workers aren't the only ones worriedVolkswagen is considering closing some factories in Germany for the first time in its history to meet cost-cutting goals. The automaker aim...
09 Sep, 2024, 12.01 AM IST
As Volkswagen weighs its first closure of a German auto plant, workers aren't the only ones worriedVolkswagen is considering closing some factories in Germany for the first time in its history to meet cost-cutting goals. The company needs...
08 Sep, 2024, 01.20 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 Law: the unique structure behind the German carmaker's labour clashVolkswagen's decision to close plants in Germany and end long-standing labour agreements has highlighted its unique governance and ownershi...
04 Sep, 2024, 06.16 PM IST
Enter the dragon: Under pressure from Chinese EV makers Volkswagen may close plants in Germany for the first time in historyVolkswagen is currently in a crisis situation, being under high pressure from Chinese electric vehicle makers, forcing it to close plants i...
04 Sep, 2024, 04.16 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
Volkswagen takes on US, China rivals with battery factoryThe firm plans to "steer the worldwide battery offensive" from the new plant in Salzgitter in central Germany, CEO Herbert Diess told a cer...
07 Jul, 2022, 10.47 PM IST
Volkswagen CEO demands 'revolution' to tackle TeslaThe German group -- whose 12 brands include Audi, Porsche and Skoda -- is pumping 35 billion euros ($40 billion) into the shift to electric...
04 Nov, 2021, 09.50 PM IST
Volkswagen starts production of mid-sized SUV TaigunUnder the India 2.0 project, German automotive group Volkswagen had announced in 2018 that it would invest 1 billion euros (around Rs 7,900...
18 Aug, 2021, 10.22 PM IST
Volkswagen rolls out 1-millionth car from Pune plant"The rollout of the 1-millionth car is an important milestone for us," said Gurpratap Boparai, managing director, Volkswagen India.
19 Apr, 2019, 05.21 PM IST