On December 12, Volkswagen Navarra announced that the majority of unions has signed a calendar agreement and Temporary Employment Regulation File (ERTE) for 2025 due to issues such as a lack of a production program, facility modifications for EV launches, supplier capacity problems, and parts shortages.
The plan targ

On December 13, Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited started production of Škoda Kylaq at its state-of-the-art Chakan facility in Pune. Kylaq is its first sub-4-meter SUV, developed to meet the evolving preferences of Indian customers. This is the Group’s fifth model to be built on the robust MQB-A0-IN platfor

On December 11, Volkswagen extended a proposal to its newly unionized workforce at the Chattanooga, Tennessee, assembly plant, offering a 14% wage increase over four years, improved healthcare benefits, and profit-sharing opportunities for the first time.
The offer marked a significant development as VW negotiated it

On December 10, VWoA announced that its updated 2025 Taos will have upgraded tech, enhanced styling, and key powertrain updates.  
Pricing for Taos models starts at USD 24,995 for the S front-wheel drive model and USD 26,695 for the S 4Motion all-wheel-drive model. 
A revised 1.5-liter turbocharged engine offers 174

On December 10, CARIAD announced that the modern vehicles with the E3 1.2 electronic architecture such as Audi A6 e-tron feature soundCUBE, a central audio system in the infotainment framework. It optimizes audio signals for the vehicle’s environment, balancing music, navigation, and other sounds based on driving con

On December 10, Hankook Tire & Technology (Hankook Tire) announced that it would equip the Volkswagen Tiguan with the new Ventus evo SUV tire. The tire is available in five different sizes from 18 to 20 inches, all of which are precisely matched to the respective model. 
Hankook engineers worked intensively during th

On December 9, the IG Metall union announced that if no agreement is reached in the next two weeks by Christmas, then it may escalate strike actions in 2025 with around 68,000 workers. The union has made significant concessions, but Volkswagen remains firm, keeping the option of plant closures and layoffs open.
Strik

On December 10, Global NCAP tested both the old and facelifted VW Polo Vivo models for the South African market. The updated version now includes optional side airbags and ESC, improving its safety rating to 4 stars for adult protection and 3 stars for child protection. The previous model scored 2 stars for adults an

On December 10, Volkswagen announced that PowerCo SE has signed long-term agreements with green energy producers Alterric, Germany, and EnviTec Biogas AG, Germany to power its Salzgitter gigafactory with renewable energy.
Starting in 2025, Alterric will provide 240 GWh/year from wind energy, and EnviTec will supply 6

On December 12, Volkswagen AG and IG Metall Lower Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt continued collective bargaining discussions for the 2024 agreement at Wolfsburg.
Talks focused on aligning the company’s cost-reduction strategies with employee proposals to ensure Volkswagen's long-term competitiveness. Despite constructive d

On December 9, the IG Metall union announced that around 2,700 workers from VW Group Components and VW Group Services joined early closures for all shifts in Braunschweig, Germany. This coincided with the fourth round of discussions between IG Metall and Volkswagen's management.
Following a major warning strike on De

On December 2, AVL, a mobility technology company, announced its partnership with PowerCo SE, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group, to establish a battery test facility in Salzgitter, Germany, scheduled for completion by 2025.
The facility will focus on testing battery cells using advanced technologies a

On December 5, the IG Metall union announced that after a major warning strike on December 2 with around 100,000 warning strikers, further warning strikes are now taking place nationwide on December 9 at the nine Volkswagen locations. The Osnabrück plant is part of the collective agreement for the metal and electrica

On December 5, MAN Truck & Bus delivered its first eTruck, the Ultra Low Liner eTGX, to the Duvenbeck Group, Germany marking a milestone in freight transport electrification. Designed for automotive logistics, it will help make VW's plant logistics more eco-friendly. Duvenbeck plans to deploy up to 120 MAN eTGX units

On December 5, Parkopedia, UK partnered with Škoda to enhance its in-car payment service with new notifications to inform drivers when they are approaching locations for in-car parking and fueling payments.
The "nudging" feature provides helpful prompts on the vehicle’s infotainment screen, making it easier for drive

On December 4, Euro NCAP announced its final 2024 safety ratings, covering 15 vehicles. The lineup includes the Renault 5, Alpine A290, Porsche Macan EV, Hyundai SANTA FE, Deepal S07, Leapmotor C10, Maxus eTERRON 9, Lexus LBX hybrid, MG ZS Hybrid, Volvo EX30, MINI Countryman SE, Subaru Forester, Mazda CX-80 PHEV, Aud

On December 3, IG Metall union provided more information about the warning strikes. Nearly 100,000 Volkswagen employees participated in widespread warning strikes, marking the start of a winter of protests on December 2, 2024.
Workers expressed their dissatisfaction, fighting for their jobs and future. Over 30,000 to

On December 3, the Prime Cabinet Secretary of Kenya, in a social media post, stated that he met with executives of Volkswagen Group (VW) on the sidelines of the 5th German–African Business Summit. VW executives confirmed their intention to resume production in Kenya by year-end.
VW South Africa plans to introduce fiv

On November 30, FAW-VW launched the new Golf family composed of four variants. Prices range from CNY 129,900 to CNY 209,900.
With three differentiated body styles and eight body color schemes, the new Golf family features a streamlined body design that balances individuality and dynamism with the IQ. Light intelligen

On December 2, VW introduced entry-level Pure variants for the ID.3, ID.4, and ID.5 models with updated pricing and specifications:
ID.3 Pure features 170 hp motor, 52 kWh battery, and provides 388 km range. It charges at 7.2 kW (AC) in around 8 hours or 145 kW (DC) in around 20 minutes. Pricing starts at EUR 21,300.