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
Volkswagen preparing staff for temporary plant closures, Bild reportsVolkswagen is alerting its staff about possible temporary plant shutdowns. An internal letter warns of potential disruptions. While current...
22 Oct, 2025, 03.39 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 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
Europe's embattled auto sector plans plant closures and layoffsSeveral automotive companies are announcing plant closures and layoffs in Europe. Companies like Valeo, Stellantis, Bosch, Ford, Michelin, ...
02 Dec, 2024, 02.11 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
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 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 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
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
Carmakers slam brakes on output as demand slowsThe slackening of demand was evident in retail sales, which dropped 15-35% for two-wheelers ahead of Diwali
07 Nov, 2018, 09.06 AM IST
Pricol to acquire PMP Auto ComponentsThe acquisition will give Pricol access to manufacturing locations in Europe and North America, where it does not have any footprint.
31 May, 2017, 12.55 PM 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
- Crisis forces French car groups into 'massive' production cuts
French car groups PSA Peugeot-Citroen and Renault on Friday ordered major production cuts and European truck makers reported a collapse in ...
24 Oct, 2008, 03.13 PM IST