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
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
How Volkswagen lost its way in ChinaVolkswagen faces severe challenges in China, with falling sales, political missteps, and competition from local brands. BYD's rise and stat...
31 Oct, 2024, 11.05 AM 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
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
What to know about Europe's extra tariffs on Chinese electric carsThe tariffs, which have been expected for months, come on top of existing 10% duties, but the level of their impact has been disputed. Some...
13 Jun, 2024, 02.00 PM IST
What happened when a German car factory went all electricZwickau, Germany, adapting to the electric vehicle revolution with Volkswagen's factory conversion, navigating through challenges while fac...
11 Apr, 2024, 05.10 PM IST
Why Volkswagen is building a team of 3,000 engineers in ChinaVolkswagen is revamping its strategy in China, creating a "China for China" initiative due to the country's dominance in the electric car m...
12 Dec, 2023, 01.05 PM IST
As US tries to isolate China, German companies move closerThe Biden administration is working to make the US more competitive with China by expanding its infrastructure and manufacturing over negot...
17 Apr, 2023, 09.54 AM IST
Automakers to battle chip crisis for yearsSince late last year, the chip shortage hasn’t let up, prompting vehicle production to plummet even below levels of last year when the pand...
19 Dec, 2021, 11.07 PM IST
In Paradise and beyond, wage hikes lag global recovery"Businesses are trying to cope with the (labor) shortage in different ways but we aren't seeing industry-wide wage pressures," said Daniel ...
25 May, 2021, 02.29 PM IST
How Ford burned $12 billion in BrazilFord Motor Co announced the closure of its manufacturing plants in January, dealing a heavy blow to its more than 5,000 workers in the coun...
20 May, 2021, 04.06 PM IST
Musk reveals surprise cargo in Tesla Semi: The revived roadsterThe Semi truck going into production in 2019 will boast 500 miles of range, a battery and motors that will last 1 million miles and cheaper...
17 Nov, 2017, 01.00 PM IST
Volkswagen’s crippling supplier feud shows limits of penny pinchingVW agreed to compensate Bosnian parts maker Prevent Group for a canceled contract and extend their partnership for another six years.
24 Aug, 2016, 03.06 PM IST
- Volkswagen's Wolfsburg plant may roll out Audis too
Volkswagen is seriously considering making cars for premium arm Audi in its main Wolfsburg plant to fill unused capacity at the factory and...
25 Sep, 2006, 03.21 AM IST
- VW readies for the long drive ahead
Volkswagen brand head, Wolfgang Bernhard, believes job cuts and new models can make it the king of small cars.
26 Jul, 2006, 03.28 AM IST