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How the VW crisis threatens German football sponsorships DW 11/04/2024

Volkswagen faces financial challenges that may impact its football sponsorship commitments, despite a historical tradition of support and promotion of gender equality.
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Volkswagen cuts plan sends shock through the Detroit of east Germany'

Zwickau's automotive heritage faces crisis as Volkswagen downsizes, raising concerns about cultural and economic impacts.

Can VW's bet on Brazil help as sales in Germany, China fall? DW 10/31/2024

Volkswagen is facing severe profitability issues and potential job cuts as it transitions to electric mobility amidst rising competition and operational challenges.
from www.nytimes.com
5 days ago

How Volkswagen Lost Its Way in China

Volkswagen faces significant challenges in the Chinese market as local competitors outpace it in electric and hybrid vehicle segments.
from InsideEVs
5 days ago

'Volkswagen Is Not Earning The Money It Needs'

Volkswagen Group faces significant financial challenges with a 42% drop in operating profit due to high costs, competition, and market conditions.

Volkswagen stumbles in China as Germany's auto giants struggle to compete in the EV race

Germany's automotive giants face severe challenges from falling EV sales and stiffer competition, especially in China.

Volkswagen says cost cuts are urgently needed as its earnings decline sharply

Volkswagen is facing a significant profit decline and potential plant closures in Germany due to industry challenges. Immediate cost cuts are crucial.
from www.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Volkswagen cuts plan sends shock through the Detroit of east Germany'

Zwickau's automotive heritage faces crisis as Volkswagen downsizes, raising concerns about cultural and economic impacts.

Can VW's bet on Brazil help as sales in Germany, China fall? DW 10/31/2024

Volkswagen is facing severe profitability issues and potential job cuts as it transitions to electric mobility amidst rising competition and operational challenges.

How Volkswagen Lost Its Way in China

Volkswagen faces significant challenges in the Chinese market as local competitors outpace it in electric and hybrid vehicle segments.

'Volkswagen Is Not Earning The Money It Needs'

Volkswagen Group faces significant financial challenges with a 42% drop in operating profit due to high costs, competition, and market conditions.

Volkswagen stumbles in China as Germany's auto giants struggle to compete in the EV race

Germany's automotive giants face severe challenges from falling EV sales and stiffer competition, especially in China.

Volkswagen says cost cuts are urgently needed as its earnings decline sharply

Volkswagen is facing a significant profit decline and potential plant closures in Germany due to industry challenges. Immediate cost cuts are crucial.
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#electric-vehicles

Just So Everyone's Clear: Scout And Rivian Are Not The Same

Scout Motors, revived by Volkswagen Group, is distinct in identity from Rivian despite a joint partnership for software development.

How the VW crisis is a failure of Germany's car policy DW 10/30/2024

The concept of 'Zeitenwende' emphasizes the dramatic shifts in German politics and economy due to global events, especially in the automotive sector.

VW crisis: Will German politics meddle in carmaker's rescue? DW 10/30/2024

The concept of 'Zeitenwende' marks a significant transformation in Germany's foreign policy and economy, notably affecting the auto industry and EV transition.

Scout Motors EVs will use Rivian-VW software and architecture | TechCrunch

Scout Motors will leverage Rivian and Volkswagen's joint venture technology for their EVs, launching in 2027.

Volkswagen hit by 60% fall in profits as sales in China slump

Volkswagen faces a significant profit drop and plans factory closures, addressing declining sales particularly in the vital Chinese market.

The Sword Comes For Volkswagen

Volkswagen is facing unprecedented challenges in the European auto industry, potentially leading to significant job cuts and plant closures.

Just So Everyone's Clear: Scout And Rivian Are Not The Same

Scout Motors, revived by Volkswagen Group, is distinct in identity from Rivian despite a joint partnership for software development.

How the VW crisis is a failure of Germany's car policy DW 10/30/2024

The concept of 'Zeitenwende' emphasizes the dramatic shifts in German politics and economy due to global events, especially in the automotive sector.

VW crisis: Will German politics meddle in carmaker's rescue? DW 10/30/2024

The concept of 'Zeitenwende' marks a significant transformation in Germany's foreign policy and economy, notably affecting the auto industry and EV transition.

Scout Motors EVs will use Rivian-VW software and architecture | TechCrunch

Scout Motors will leverage Rivian and Volkswagen's joint venture technology for their EVs, launching in 2027.

Volkswagen hit by 60% fall in profits as sales in China slump

Volkswagen faces a significant profit drop and plans factory closures, addressing declining sales particularly in the vital Chinese market.

The Sword Comes For Volkswagen

Volkswagen is facing unprecedented challenges in the European auto industry, potentially leading to significant job cuts and plant closures.
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#cost-cutting

Volkswagen Profit Shrinks as Unions Threaten Strike

Volkswagen's profit decline signals urgent cost-cutting needs as the company faces potential layoffs and plant closures in Germany.

Volkswagen to scrap three plants and thousands of jobs DW 10/29/2024

Volkswagen will close at least three factories in Germany and lay off tens of thousands amid cost-cutting efforts.
Management's plans represent a historic shift in VW's operations in Germany, facing significant challenges.

Volkswagen Profit Shrinks as Unions Threaten Strike

Volkswagen's profit decline signals urgent cost-cutting needs as the company faces potential layoffs and plant closures in Germany.

Volkswagen to scrap three plants and thousands of jobs DW 10/29/2024

Volkswagen will close at least three factories in Germany and lay off tens of thousands amid cost-cutting efforts.
Management's plans represent a historic shift in VW's operations in Germany, facing significant challenges.
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#unions

Volkswagen and workers clash over layoffs as profits plummet DW 10/30/2024

Volkswagen faces significant challenges, prompting discussions on plant closures, layoffs, and union negotiations amid a major profit slump.

VW and workers lock horns over layoffs as profits plummet DW 10/30/2024

Volkswagen faces tough negotiations with unions over plant closures and layoffs amid a significant profit decline.

Volkswagen is Germany's largest private employer, and it could cut over 15,000 jobs

Volkswagen's workforce faces possible job cuts as the company contemplates shutting down factories amid rising competition and costs.

Volkswagen and workers clash over layoffs as profits plummet DW 10/30/2024

Volkswagen faces significant challenges, prompting discussions on plant closures, layoffs, and union negotiations amid a major profit slump.

VW and workers lock horns over layoffs as profits plummet DW 10/30/2024

Volkswagen faces tough negotiations with unions over plant closures and layoffs amid a significant profit decline.

Volkswagen is Germany's largest private employer, and it could cut over 15,000 jobs

Volkswagen's workforce faces possible job cuts as the company contemplates shutting down factories amid rising competition and costs.
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#factory-closures

Volkswagen needs to scrap three plants and thousands of jobs DW 10/29/2024

Volkswagen is planning major cuts including factory closures and layoffs in Germany in response to rising costs and competition.

Volkswagen mulls closing factories in Germany for the first time and cutting thousands of jobs to reduce costs

Volkswagen plans to close factories in Germany for the first time due to falling sales and increasing competition in the EV market.

An earthquake' at Volkswagen and a crisis for Germany?

Volkswagen is considering factory closures in Germany and dismantling employment protection agreements to save costs amidst a significant decline in car sales.

Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume will spar with one of Germany's fiercest worker groups over his 10 billion cost-cutting plan to save the carmaker

Volkswagen faces a critical labor confrontation amid possible factory closures, threatening workforce security and corporate stability.

Volkswagen needs to scrap three plants and thousands of jobs DW 10/29/2024

Volkswagen is planning major cuts including factory closures and layoffs in Germany in response to rising costs and competition.

Volkswagen mulls closing factories in Germany for the first time and cutting thousands of jobs to reduce costs

Volkswagen plans to close factories in Germany for the first time due to falling sales and increasing competition in the EV market.

An earthquake' at Volkswagen and a crisis for Germany?

Volkswagen is considering factory closures in Germany and dismantling employment protection agreements to save costs amidst a significant decline in car sales.

Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume will spar with one of Germany's fiercest worker groups over his 10 billion cost-cutting plan to save the carmaker

Volkswagen faces a critical labor confrontation amid possible factory closures, threatening workforce security and corporate stability.
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#germany

Germany metalworkers launch strikes over pay DW 10/29/2024

IG Metall's strikes highlight demands for better wages and conditions amid ongoing negotiations affecting 3.9 million German workers in manufacturing.

Volkswagen: Are 30,000 jobs at risk of being cut in Germany?

Volkswagen faces potential cuts of up to 30,000 jobs across Germany amid cost-saving measures and uncertainty after a job security agreement was canceled.

Germany metalworkers launch strikes over pay DW 10/29/2024

IG Metall's strikes highlight demands for better wages and conditions amid ongoing negotiations affecting 3.9 million German workers in manufacturing.

Volkswagen: Are 30,000 jobs at risk of being cut in Germany?

Volkswagen faces potential cuts of up to 30,000 jobs across Germany amid cost-saving measures and uncertainty after a job security agreement was canceled.
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#electric-vehicle

Volkswagen Resurrects the Iconic Scout as a Rugged EV SUV with 500-Mile Range | stupidDOPE

The Scout SUV is being revived by Volkswagen as an electric and hybrid model, blending nostalgic design with modern technology for adventurous driving.

Volkswagen halts ID. 4 production and sales due to bad door handles

Volkswagen's ID.4 electric vehicle recall addresses safety issues with door handles potentially opening while driving.

Volkswagen Resurrects the Iconic Scout as a Rugged EV SUV with 500-Mile Range | stupidDOPE

The Scout SUV is being revived by Volkswagen as an electric and hybrid model, blending nostalgic design with modern technology for adventurous driving.

Volkswagen halts ID. 4 production and sales due to bad door handles

Volkswagen's ID.4 electric vehicle recall addresses safety issues with door handles potentially opening while driving.
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#wolfsburg
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2 weeks ago
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Germany: Will city of Wolfsburg survive Volkswagen's crisis? DW 10/20/2024

Wolfsburg's existence is tied to Volkswagen, facing uncertainty as the company plans closures and layoffs.

Will Wolfsburg's fortunes whittle as VW faces a crisis? DW 10/20/2024

Volkswagen's economic health is crucial to Wolfsburg's identity and livelihood, as the city was built around the car factory.

Germany: Will city of Wolfsburg survive Volkswagen's crisis? DW 10/20/2024

Wolfsburg's existence is tied to Volkswagen, facing uncertainty as the company plans closures and layoffs.

Will Wolfsburg's fortunes whittle as VW faces a crisis? DW 10/20/2024

Volkswagen's economic health is crucial to Wolfsburg's identity and livelihood, as the city was built around the car factory.
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Volkswagen checking ransomware data threat from 8Base

8Base ransomware claims to have stolen Volkswagen data, but the company is reportedly unconcerned and monitoring the situation.

Volkswagen's Woes Reflect a Stagnant German Economy

Volkswagen's potential job cuts and factory closures signify a deepening crisis in Germany's economy, reflecting broader industrial challenges.
#car-show

Vintage Volkswagens invade the Santa Cruz Wharf

The "Wharf Invasion" car show unites Volkswagen enthusiasts, showcases vintage models, and supports local nonprofits, emphasizing community and shared stories.

Vintage Volkswagens invade the Santa Cruz Wharf

The Wharf Invasion car show highlights the strong community spirit among vintage Volkswagen enthusiasts in Santa Cruz.

Exciting free Volkswagen car show set for Bexleyheath Broadway this weekend

The Vdub Car Show will feature a variety of classic and modern Volkswagens, making it a must-visit event for car lovers in the area.

Vintage Volkswagens invade the Santa Cruz Wharf

The "Wharf Invasion" car show unites Volkswagen enthusiasts, showcases vintage models, and supports local nonprofits, emphasizing community and shared stories.

Vintage Volkswagens invade the Santa Cruz Wharf

The Wharf Invasion car show highlights the strong community spirit among vintage Volkswagen enthusiasts in Santa Cruz.

Exciting free Volkswagen car show set for Bexleyheath Broadway this weekend

The Vdub Car Show will feature a variety of classic and modern Volkswagens, making it a must-visit event for car lovers in the area.
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Volkswagen's Growing Challenges in the Global Market

Volkswagen is struggling against rising Chinese EV manufacturers and faces challenges in both U.S. and European markets, affecting its financial stability.
#dieselgate

Volkswagen ex-boss Martin Winterkorn has dieselgate trial suspended until 2025 due to ill health

The trial of former Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn has been postponed due to health issues, with potential resumption in 2025.

Ex-Volkswagen CEO denies charges in 'dieselgate' trial

Former Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn begins trial for fraud related to the 'dieselgate' scandal, denying all charges nine years after the crisis.

Volkswagen ex-boss Martin Winterkorn has dieselgate trial suspended until 2025 due to ill health

The trial of former Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn has been postponed due to health issues, with potential resumption in 2025.

Ex-Volkswagen CEO denies charges in 'dieselgate' trial

Former Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn begins trial for fraud related to the 'dieselgate' scandal, denying all charges nine years after the crisis.
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from 24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

VW's Warning To Ford And GM

Volkswagen faces multiple challenges including declining sales in China, rising car prices, and increased labor costs, leading to earnings downgrades.

Volkswagen and Google Create AI Assistant to Enhance Driver Experience

Volkswagen's AI assistant aids drivers with vehicle-related queries by leveraging AI and cloud computing.
#id4

Volkswagen initiates stop sale and production halt for ID.4 amid recall

Volkswagen has paused production and sales of the ID.4 due to defective door handles, posing potential risks to vehicle safety.

Volkswagen Halts ID.4 Production To Find A Fix For Doors That Won't Stay Closed

Volkswagen suspends ID.4 production in Chattanooga to address a recall issue affecting nearly 100,000 vehicles.

Volkswagen initiates stop sale and production halt for ID.4 amid recall

Volkswagen has paused production and sales of the ID.4 due to defective door handles, posing potential risks to vehicle safety.

Volkswagen Halts ID.4 Production To Find A Fix For Doors That Won't Stay Closed

Volkswagen suspends ID.4 production in Chattanooga to address a recall issue affecting nearly 100,000 vehicles.
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#automotive-technology

Volkswagen Reveals the Refreshed 2025 Taos with Bold Design and Enhanced Performance | stupidDOPE

The 2025 Volkswagen Taos features a sportier design, improved technology, and enhanced power, aiming to elevate the driving experience for SUV enthusiasts.

Volkswagen is rolling out its ChatGPT assistant to the US | TechCrunch

Volkswagen is rolling out an AI-powered ChatGPT voice assistant in U.S. vehicles to enhance driver interaction and experience.

New VWs will answer some of your questions with ChatGPT

Volkswagen is launching an improved AI voice assistant, IDA, integrating ChatGPT and other models for enhanced user experience starting September 6th.

Volkswagen Reveals the Refreshed 2025 Taos with Bold Design and Enhanced Performance | stupidDOPE

The 2025 Volkswagen Taos features a sportier design, improved technology, and enhanced power, aiming to elevate the driving experience for SUV enthusiasts.

Volkswagen is rolling out its ChatGPT assistant to the US | TechCrunch

Volkswagen is rolling out an AI-powered ChatGPT voice assistant in U.S. vehicles to enhance driver interaction and experience.

New VWs will answer some of your questions with ChatGPT

Volkswagen is launching an improved AI voice assistant, IDA, integrating ChatGPT and other models for enhanced user experience starting September 6th.
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Chattanooga VW Workers Prepare for First Negotiations. Here's What They Want.

Chattanooga workers won their union with the UAW, marking a historic victory for labor rights in the Southern U.S.

EXPLAINED: Will there be job losses and plant closures at Volkswagen in Germany?

Volkswagen cancelled a decades-long job security agreement with IG Metall, reducing job protection for staff from 2029 to mid-2025.

Why have Audi workers stolen 200 keys from a Brussels plant?

Audi employees at Volkswagen's Brussels plant are demanding clarity on job security by seizing keys to completed cars amid potential plant closure discussions.

Vintage Volkswagen car clubs rev up nostalgia

Volkswagens evoke nostalgia and community, maintaining a timeless charm amid modern automotive advancements.
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