VW News
Will Volkswagen’s surplus German plants become Chinese production operations?
Automotive analyist Ian Henry looks at how and why Chinese OEMs could potentially buy or utilise some of Volkswagen’s production sites.
VW adopts Dassault’s AI-driven cloud platform for vehicle development
Volkswagen will implement Dassault Systèmes’ AI-driven 3DEXPERIENCE cloud platform to accelerate software-defined vehicle development and streamline processes.
US tariffs threaten North American auto production
The threat of US tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico is disrupting automotive manufacturing, raising costs, and putting supply chain strategies under pressure.
Volkswagen Mexico opens world’s 1st fully electric paintshop
VW Mexico has opened the world’s first fully electric paint shop at its Puebla plant, eliminating natural gas and running entirely on renewable energy
The automotive industry weighs the challenges of geopolitics and market factors in 2025
Trade wars, geopolitical tensions, mergers, increasing competition. Ian Henry highlights some of the automotive industry challenges to look out for in 2025.
Volkswagen restructures German manufacturing amid industry crisis
Volkswagen plans to cut 35,000 jobs and relocate Golf production to Mexico, aiming to save $15.45 billion annually to recoup losses.
China: Fierce domestic competition sees international brands suffer
International brands, which have benefited from growth in the Chinese market over the years, now face serious headwinds.
This is how the new VW Tayron is built in Wolfsburg
Volkswagen celebrates the Tayron’s launch at Wolfsburg. Digital innovation streamlines production as the plant sets new standards in efficiency and teamwork.
Skoda: “We need clarity in production about where the path leads”
Andreas Dick shares Skoda’s vision for digitisation and flexibility, tackling the challenges of electromobility, AI, and sustainable production.
10 year green energy for PowerCo’s Salzgitter battery plant
PowerCo signs deals with Alterric and EnviTec Biogas to supply its Salzgitter gigafactory with 3 terawatt hours of green energy, slashing CO2 emissions by 115,000 tonnes annually.
VW Chattanooga: a masterclass in flexible manufacturing
Volkswagen’s chattanooga plant showcases flexibility in manufacturing, transforming operations to adapt to electric vehicles and evolving market demands.
South Korea declares Martial Law: Automotive Production braces
South Korea Martial Law sparks concern over its automotive production and global supply chains as political instability threatens key industries
Scaling agility in automotive manufacturing
The rise of EVs, stringent regulations, supply chain disruptions, and digitalisation are pushing manufacturers to rethink their strategies. In this era of change, agility is no longer optional—it’s essential
Henning Habicht appointed Head of Volkswagen Chattanooga Operations
Habicht takes over from Chris Glover, who will retire in January 2025 after more than three decades with Volkswagen, including a three-year stint at Chattanooga.
Rivian and Volkswagen Group JV to create electric architectures and software
The new joint venture (JV), will see engineers from both partners developing software and electronics architectures and scale the electric vehicle platforms and architectures.
AMS Automotive Evolution: Reducing costs, fast-tracking development, embracing change
The AMS Automotive Evolution conference in Detroit brought together leading car makers and tier suppliers to discuss managing production operations as the EV transition continues.
VW faces cost cuts amid German industry pressures
Volkswagen plans bold cost cuts to address “structural problems” targeting German operations to shore up its competitiveness and secure future stability.
Global car manufacturers target Korea’s booming import market
Foreign carmakers eye Korea as local demand grows for imported vehicles over domestic brands.
For Chris Glover, change is the only constant at VW’s Chattanooga plant
The Volkswagen US plant leader manages market and technology complexity through flexible facility design, digitalisation, training and engagement with workers
This is how efficiently the VW plant in Portugal works
VW’s Palmela plant keeps running efficiently with lean principles, 90% automation, and innovative 3d printing, ensuring the success of the t-roc and its successor. This is how…
