Audi CEO Faces Criticism Over Trump Rally Appearance

By admin October 26, 2026 No comment

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Audi CEO Gernot Döllner has faced criticism from Germany’s leading trade union following his appearance alongside US President Donald Trump at a rally in Perry, Georgia, on October 24. The event announced plans for a $4 billion Audi assembly plant in Georgia, which is expected to produce 200,000 SUVs annually. The proposed investment still requires […]

Volkswagen Workers Threaten Strikes Over Cancelled Wage Agreements

By admin October 23, 2026 No comment

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Volkswagen workers in Germany have threatened industrial action from January unless the automaker reverses its decision to terminate wage agreements by the end of October. The dispute intensified after the company cancelled almost all wage deals with its German workforce in September, putting established labour protections, including working hours and holiday pay, up for

Volkswagen Approves Plan to Cut Another 50,000 Jobs

By admin September 4, 2026 No comment

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Volkswagen’s board has approved plans to eliminate another 50,000 jobs by 2030 as part of the German automaker’s biggest restructuring in its nearly 90-year history. The latest cuts will bring the total number of jobs the group plans to reduce to around 100,000. The company, which owns brands including Audi, Porsche and Skoda, is also […]

German Union Warns of Major Resistance to Volkswagen Restructuring

By admin August 31, 2026 No comment

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Germany’s largest union, IG Metall, has warned of strong opposition if Volkswagen attempts to revise a restructuring agreement reached less than two years ago. Union leader Thorsten Groeger said workers across Volkswagen’s sites would resist any move to reopen the deal, as the automaker considers major changes including plant closures, business carve-outs and up to […]

Thousands of Audi Workers Protest Over Possible Neckarsulm Plant Closure

By admin July 29, 2026 No comment

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Thousands of Audi employees gathered in Neckarsulm, Germany, to protest against the possible closure of the automaker’s manufacturing plant as parent company Volkswagen continues a major restructuring programme. According to the works council, around 6,000 workers took part in the demonstration, expressing concerns over job security and the future of the facility.

Volkswagen Plans Deeper Cuts Amid Rising Chinese Competition

By admin July 24, 2026 No comment

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Volkswagen has announced plans to deepen cost-cutting measures as Chinese automakers continue expanding into the European market. CEO Oliver Blume said the company faces growing competitive pressure from more than 150 Chinese brands, alongside challenges from tariffs and weakening demand in China. The automaker is seeking major restructuring to remain competitive. The

Volkswagen’s Unique Ownership Structure Faces Fresh Scrutiny Amid Restructuring Plans

By admin June 27, 2026 No comment

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Volkswagen’s complex ownership and governance structure has come under renewed scrutiny as the German automaker prepares a major restructuring that could include plant closures and nearly 100,000 job cuts. Labour unions have vowed strong resistance, while the company’s unique legal framework gives workers and the German state of Lower Saxony significant

Europe EV Sales Surge as Fuel Prices Spike Amid Iran Conflict

By admin May 20, 2026 No comment

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Electric vehicle demand across Europe has jumped sharply as soaring fuel prices linked to the Iran conflict push consumers toward electric mobility. According to data shared with Reuters, registrations of new EVs across major European markets rose 34% year-on-year in April, while demand for both new and used electric cars surged significantly. Industry players said […]

Audi Warns US Tariffs Could Hit SUV Launch and Profits

By admin May 5, 2026 No comment

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Audi has warned that a potential U.S. tariff increase on European car imports could have a “significant” impact on its business as it prepares to launch its largest SUV in the American market this summer. The proposed 25% tariff, threatened by U.S. President Donald Trump, would particularly affect models like the Audi Q9, which is […]

Volkswagen to Cut 50,000 Jobs Amid Profit Drop

By admin March 10, 2026 No comment

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Volkswagen announced plans to cut 50,000 jobs across Germany by 2030, as post-tax profits fell by 44% in 2025, marking their lowest level since 2016. CEO Oliver Blume said the reductions will impact the entire group, including Audi and Porsche, and follow earlier agreements with unions to cut over 35,000 jobs in a socially responsible […]