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Volkswagen rescue plan faces uncertainty after stakeholder talks end without concrete measures

Volkswagen's efforts to advance a broad restructuring plan remain clouded by uncertainty after high-level discussions with key stakeholders concluded without clear announcements on the company's proposed cost-cutting measures. A meeting of the German automaker's supervisory board ended late......

Volkswagen to replace bonus system with new performance model from 2027

Volkswagen is preparing a major overhaul of its employee performance and compensation framework, with plans to eliminate its current bonus system from 2027 as part of a broader corporate transformation, according to a report published by Germany's Bild newspaper. The changes are expected to form......

Germany seeks to prevent Volkswagen plant closures amid industrial pressure

The German government has said it is working to prevent the closure of domestic factories operated by Volkswagen, as Europe’s largest carmaker continues to face pressure from rising costs, global competition, and industrial restructuring challenges. A government spokesperson stated on Monday that......

Volkswagen shareholder proposes shifting China-developed models to Germany to protect jobs

A key Volkswagen shareholder has suggested that the company could help safeguard jobs in Germany by producing car models domestically that are currently developed in China, amid growing uncertainty over the future of the automaker’s local manufacturing footprint. The proposal was made by Olaf......

Volkswagen plans major restructuring with job cuts and factory closures

Volkswagen is preparing what could become the most significant restructuring program in its history, with plans that may include eliminating up to 100,000 jobs worldwide and gradually closing four production facilities in Germany as the automaker adapts to growing global challenges. According to reports......

Western automakers turn China into EV export hub

Western carmakers are increasingly using factories in China as global export platforms, shipping electric and hybrid vehicles back to Europe and other international markets. The shift reflects a deeper integration between global automotive giants and China’s industrial base, even as European policymakers......

Samvardhana Motherson reports strong profit growth driven by rising automotive demand in India

Indian automotive components manufacturer Samvardhana Motherson International Ltd has reported a significant increase in quarterly profit, driven by strong global demand for vehicle parts such as wiring systems and exterior mirrors. For the quarter ending March 31, the company recorded a 42.5% rise......

Skoda unveils affordable Epiq electric SUV with compact urban focus

Skoda Auto unveiled the new Skoda Epiq in Zurich on Tuesday, introducing its most affordable electric vehicle and the smallest SUV in its battery powered lineup. The compact crossover is positioned below the Skoda Elroq and Skoda Enyaq, targeting urban drivers and first time electric vehicle buyers with......

KNDS explores takeover of Mercedes and Volkswagen plants amid defence expansion push

The Franco-German defence company KNDS is reportedly in discussions to take over industrial facilities owned by major German carmakers, as the defence sector seeks to expand production capacity. According to media reports, KNDS is in talks with Mercedes-Benz Group regarding the possible acquisition......