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Volkswagen CEO threatens 50,000 more job cuts in memo to staff

A Volkswagen car parks in front of the Volkswagen headquarters on the day of the supervisory board meeting, in Wolfsburg, Germany.
Updated on Jul 13, 2026 02:46 pm IST

Volkswagen plans up to 100,000 job cuts, considers closing four German factories

Volkswagen job cuts could reach 100,000 (Photo by AFP)
Updated on Jun 26, 2026 05:54 pm IST

Will Volkswagen’s Massive ‘Made for China’ Bet Pay Off?

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A Volkswagen electric vehicle at a testing facility in Hefei, China.
Published on Jun 02, 2026 02:57 pm IST

Volkswagen's plan to make parts for Israel defence triggers posts on ‘Nazi past’

FILE: The Volkswagen AG factory in Wolfsburg, Germany.
Updated on Mar 27, 2026 10:15 pm IST

Upcoming Volkswagen cars in India 2026: Here’s what you should expect

Volkswagen has confirmed plans to introduce five new products in India in 2026, spanning SUV, sedan and hatchback bodystyles
Published on Jan 30, 2026 09:06 pm IST

Volkswagen Tayron R-Line production commences in India

Volkswagen Tayron R-Line is expected to be offered in just one variant.
Published on Jan 23, 2026 09:15 am IST

Volkswagen Virtus and Skoda Slavia dominate mid-size sedan sales in November

Volkswagen Virtus
Updated on Dec 12, 2025 05:50 pm IST

VW pares India EV plan amid hunt for a local partner to boost market share

Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt. Ltd. has cut costs to about $700 million from $1 billion for a platform it is developing to build electric cars.
Updated on Nov 19, 2025 09:56 am IST

Some Nexperia chip shipments resume as Germany welcomes 'de-escalation'

Some Nexperia chip shipments resume as Germany welcomes 'de-escalation'
Published on Nov 08, 2025 12:30 am IST

Volkswagen to restructure India business amid biggest-ever import tax demand

The Volkswagen Golf GTI. Volkswagen and Skoda together account for just 2% of India's 40 lakh units a year car market, lagging newer rival Kia and established players like Toyota.
Updated on Sept 29, 2025 02:10 pm IST

Porsche billionaire owners forming platform to invest in defense startups

Ferdinand Porsche, the late founder of the sports-car brand, helped develop tanks for Nazi Germany.
Published on Aug 13, 2025 02:38 pm IST

Volkswagen says 20,000 workers agreed to voluntarily leave company by 2030

The departures occur as Volkswagen is restructuring its German operations to cope with uneven demand for its vehicles
Published on Jun 03, 2025 07:28 pm IST

Volkswagen profits fall 40% over US tariffs, missing EU carbon emission targets

A Volkswagen logo is pictured at Volkswagen's headquarters in Wolfsburg, Germany.
Published on Apr 10, 2025 04:04 pm IST

Volkswagen to hike prices after Donald Trump's 25% auto tariffs come into effect

A Volkswagen logo is pictured at Volkswagen's headquarters in Wolfsburg, Germany.
Published on Apr 04, 2025 02:04 pm IST

Quashing Volkswagen's $1.4 billion tax bill can be 'catastrophic': Customs dept

A Volkswagen logo is pictured at Volkswagen's headquarters in Wolfsburg, Germany.
Published on Mar 24, 2025 12:04 pm IST

Volkswagen used ‘secret scheme’ to pay lower taxes: Govt tells Bombay HC

Volkswagen has been singled out by the Centre in a case against a $1.4-billion tax demand notice sent to the German firm.
Published on Feb 26, 2025 07:58 pm IST

Skoda Volkswagen will have to fall in line, not play victim: Bombay HC told

The Customs Department, while justifying its $1.4-billion tax demand notice to Skoda Volkswagen, said the company will have to stop playing the "victim".
Published on Feb 20, 2025 06:36 pm IST

Volkswagen sues Indian authorities over $1.4 billion demand: What's the case?

Volkswagen's India unit said in a statement it is using all legal remedies as it cooperates with authorities.
Updated on Feb 03, 2025 10:26 am IST

Volkswagen sues Indian govt over $1.4 billion tax demand | Details

A Volkswagen logo is pictured at Volkswagen's headquarters in Wolfsburg, Germany.
Published on Feb 02, 2025 05:20 pm IST

Manmohan Singh to Tendulkar: Maruti 800 defined Osamu Suzuki's Indian legacy

Manmohan Singh's most-beloved ride to Sachin Tendulkar's first car: Remembering Osamu Suzuki's everlasting contribution to India's automobile dream, the Maruti 800
Published on Dec 28, 2024 03:17 pm IST

Thousands strike at Volkswagen's Germany plants

Thousands strike at Volkswagen's Germany plants
Published on Dec 02, 2024 04:55 pm IST

Volkswagen India gets $1.4 billion tax evasion notice by Centre: Report

Volkswagen used to import “almost the entire car” in an unassembled condition, which attracts a 30-35 per cent import tax in India for completely knocked down (CKD) units.
Published on Nov 29, 2024 05:29 pm IST

VW CEO says retaliatory tariffs by China can hurt European automakers

A technician fixes a VW sign in the assembly line of German carmaker Volkswagen's electric ID. 3 car in Dresden, Germany,
Published on Oct 06, 2024 09:27 am IST

Volkswagen says weak Europe car sales leave two VW factories empty

Demand in Europe hasn’t recovered since the pandemic (AFP)
Published on Sept 04, 2024 09:26 pm IST

Ex-Volkswagen CEO denies criminal charges over the VW diesel emissions scandal

Former Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn arrives for his trial at court in Braunschweig, northern Germany, on September 3, 2024. (Ronny Hartmann/AFP)
Published on Sept 04, 2024 08:00 pm IST

Rivian says no plans to produce vehicles with VW after media report on early talks

Rivian says no plans to produce vehicles with VW after media report on early talks
Published on Jul 03, 2024 03:35 am IST

German carmakers most exposed to Chinese counter-tariffs

German carmakers most exposed to Chinese counter-tariffs
Published on Sept 12, 2024 06:36 pm IST

New BYD Hybrid Can Drive Non-Stop for More Than 2,000 Kilometers

The BYD Co. badge on an electric vehicle
Published on Jun 01, 2024 12:58 pm IST

US Senate probe finds forced labor ties in automakers' imports

US Senate probe finds forced labor ties in automakers' imports
Published on May 21, 2024 12:16 am IST

Mahindra to equip its upcoming electric SUVs with Volkswagen components

A Volkswagen logo is pictured at Volkswagen's headquarters in Wolfsburg, Germany.
Published on Feb 16, 2024 08:26 pm IST