Volkswagen CEO aims to cut 100,000 jobs in major overhaul, Manager Magazin reportsVolkswagen CEO Oliver Blume is reportedly planning significant changes, including potentially cutting up to 100,000 jobs globally and closi...
26 Jun, 2026, 03.52 PM IST
On This Day in History, June 22: Fast & Furious release, France surrenders, Germany invades Soviet Union, Napoleon abdicates, Galileo recants, Maradona's Hand of God, G.I. Bill signed and other eventsOn This Day in History, June 22 witnessed Germany's invasion of the Soviet Union, Napoleon's second abdication, Galileo's recantation befor...
21 Jun, 2026, 06.37 PM IST
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
Global Markets | European shares inch lower as tariff threats drag automakers; investors assess Mideast progressEuropean shares ticked lower on Monday as European automakers came under pressure following threats of a U.S. tariff hike, while investors ...
04 May, 2026, 02.47 PM IST
Tesla says to add 1,000 jobs in GermanyElon Musk's automotive and robotics company Tesla said Thursday that it would hire more than 1,000 people in Germany, a rare bright spot in...
23 Apr, 2026, 05.37 PM IST
European car sales grow in March as EV rise offsets combustion engine declineEuropean new car sales surged 11.1% in March, driven by a massive 42% jump in electric vehicle registrations. This strong performance, with...
23 Apr, 2026, 09.52 AM IST
Beijing auto show: Chinese EV makers target Europe’s luxury car turfChinese car makers are now targeting premium customers. Brands like Geely and Nio are launching advanced electric and hybrid vehicles. Thes...
21 Apr, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
VW managers to get 10% pay cut in plan to slash bonuses, German newspaper reportsVolkswagen managers will face a two-year 10% pay cut due to reduced bonuses, as part of a deal with unions to cut jobs and production. The ...
22 Dec, 2024, 08.31 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 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
Volkswagen union calls for Dec 1 strikes as wage talks stutterVW's management had refused to rule out the prospect of unprecedented factory closures in Germany, the IG Metall union's negotiator said, b...
21 Nov, 2024, 10.33 PM IST
Volkswagen union warns against plant closures, backs $1.6 billion cost cutsThe proposal comes a day ahead of a third round of crunch talks between workers and management over pay cuts and factory shutdowns in Germa...
20 Nov, 2024, 11.16 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 weighs wage cuts, bonus reductions in push to save 4 billion euros - HandelsblattVolkswagen is considering significant cost-cutting measures, including a 10% wage cut and a two-year wage freeze, to save 4 billion euros. ...
27 Oct, 2024, 11.25 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
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
- India & EU hope to sign trade pact by year end
India and the European Union hope to resolve their differences over their proposed free-trade pact by the year-end.
11 Feb, 2012, 03.18 AM IST