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Volkswagen plans to close at least 3 German plants and cut thousands of jobs
Europe’s largest carmaker tells works council it would slash pay by 10%Business - Financial Times - October 28 -
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Volkswagen profit plunges 42% in third quarter amid sweeping overhaul plans
German automaker Volkswagen on Wednesday reported a 42% drop in operating profit in the third quarter.Business - CNBC - October 30 -
Volkswagen cuts plan sends shock through the ‘Detroit of east Germany’
In the city of Zwickau, which has a proud history in the country’s mighty automobile industry, there are fears about the economic and political fallout . Zwickau gained its nickname as the Detroit ...World - The Guardian - 6 days ago -
Volkswagen targets layoffs and 10% pay cuts amid plans for German plant closures, union says
Volkswagen is considering wide spread pay cuts and layoffs as well as closures or size reductions of its plants in Germany, the company's works council said Monday.Business - CNBC - October 28 -
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Volkswagen's employee council says the automaker plans to close at least 3 German plants
The head of Volkswagen's works council says the company has informed employee representatives that it wants to close at least three plants in GermanyWorld - ABC News - October 28 -
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Chinese carmakers deny intent to ‘overthrow’ western rivals
In Paris for motor show, companies including Xpeng and GAC pledge their long-term commitments in effort to allay concernsBusiness - Financial Times - October 14 -
France pushes Brussels to delay fines on carmakers
Emissions rules coming into force could lead to billions in penalties being imposed on weak auto industryWorld - Financial Times - 5 days ago -
Volkswagen is in crisis again. Can it be reformed?
Europe’s largest carmaker is at war with workers and politicians as it tries to navigate a painful EV transitionWorld - Financial Times - October 31 -
Stellantis boss warns long EV transition poses cost ‘trap’ for carmakers
Carlos Tavares says industry will suffer from prolonged period of investing in both traditional engines and battery-powered carsBusiness - Financial Times - October 14 -
China's Top Carmaker Dominates Foreign Rivals With $14,000 Plug-In Hybrid
From tariffs to technology restrictions, global challenges are mounting for Chinese carmakers, but BYD has been unstoppable.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 14 -
Cradle of Italian carmaking tries to look beyond ‘Mamma Fiat’
Stellantis-owned brand’s painful EV transition has shaken home city of Turin and sparked acrimonious spat with RomeWorld - Financial Times - October 18 -
Chinese EVs leave other carmakers with only bad options
If you believe the auto transition must happen at some point, delaying simply puts you further behindWorld - Financial Times - October 31 -
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Trump’s trade tariffs: how protectionist US policies will hit German carmakers
‘Shifts in production’ expected if baseline tariffs on imported goods are imposed to benefit US auto manufacturing . In 1964 the new US president was angry about European trade. Specifically about ...World - The Guardian - 21 hours ago -
Foreign Election Interference, and Volkswagen May Close Factories
Plus, why you should never cross a crow.Top stories - The New York Times - October 29 -
Volkswagen profit plunges 64% as China sales slide
Europe’s largest carmaker highlights ‘urgent need’ for cost reductions and efficiency gainsBusiness - Financial Times - October 30 -
Volkswagen Profit Shrinks as Unions Threaten Strike
Germany’s biggest automaker said its profit dropped 42 percent in the third quarter, as union leaders warned that workers were ready to walk out over a wage dispute.Business - The New York Times - October 30 -
How Volkswagen Lost Its Way in China
A brutal price war, sudden shifts in consumer demand and human rights issues in Xinjiang have left VW stumbling in a market it led for 40 years.Business - The New York Times - October 31 -
Volkswagen in Drive to Cut Costs as Earnings Plunge
The automaker said it needed to urgently cut costs after reporting a sharp fall in third-quarter earnings hurt by weaker car sales in China.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 30 -
Volkswagen fined £5.4m for mistreating customers; UK interest rates ‘to fall to 2.75%’ next year – business live
Volkswagen Finance has agreed to pay over £21.5m in redress to around 110,000 customers who may have suffered harm because of its failings.. Volkswagen Financial Services has apologised for the ...World - The Guardian - October 21 -
VW fined by UK regulator for treatment of customers in financial trouble
Carmaker’s lending arm hit with £5.4mn penalty and agrees to pay £21.5mn to 110,000 borrowersBusiness - Financial Times - October 21 -
The Volkswagen ID Buzz Is Finally in the US. We Took the Electric Microbus for a Drive
One of the most beloved vehicles of the 20th century returns as an electric family fun machine. The high price and the low range might raise some eyebrows, but this van delivers.Tech - Wired - October 21 -
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Volkswagen's Scout Motors reveals first EVs as it shifts to include plug-in hybrids
Scout, a former American brand from 1961 to 1980, was expected to exclusively offer EVs in a bid for the German automaker to expand its presence in the U.S.Business - CNBC - October 25 -
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Volkswagen Could Close 3 Plants in Germany to Cut Costs
The auto maker’s top employee representative told workers that management planned to shutter factories for the first time in the company’s 87-year history.World - The New York Times - October 28 -
For First Time in 87 Years, Volkswagen May Close 3 Plants in Germany
The automaker’s top employee representative told workers that management planned to shutter the factories to cut costs amid slumping sales.Top stories - The New York Times - October 28 -
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Thames Water lenders call for more backers for £1.5bn rescue cash – business live
Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as UK water company races to secure new lifeline before December crunch. In Germany the manufacturing recession has been ...World - The Guardian - 5 days ago
