Category: German Press

German FAZ: Volkswagen is trying to be a price breaker008081

New models and some price reductions are stirring up the price segment of cheaper electric cars. Nevertheless, there is little hope that a larger model range of cheaper electric cars could solve the current employment problems in Germany. Opel boss Florian Huettl said in an interview with the “Augsburger Allgemeine”: “We cannot build electric cars… Continue reading German FAZ: Volkswagen is trying to be a price breaker008081

German FAZ: Volkswagen is trying to be a price breaker008081

New models and some price reductions are stirring up the price segment of cheaper electric cars. Nevertheless, there is little hope that a larger model range of cheaper electric cars could solve the current employment problems in Germany. Opel boss Florian Huettl said in an interview with the “Augsburger Allgemeine”: “We cannot build electric cars… Continue reading German FAZ: Volkswagen is trying to be a price breaker008081

German FAZ: Why VW management is facing a dilemma008083

The signs point to a storm at Europe’s largest car manufacturer, Volkswagen. There is a dispute that is visible to everyone and that has been raging for weeks and is now threatening to escalate: the conflict between management and the workforce over drastic cost reductions and possible factory closures. The company wants to implement wage… Continue reading German FAZ: Why VW management is facing a dilemma008083

German FAZ: VW proposes to cancel the anniversary bonuses008082

During the ongoing collective bargaining, Volkswagen has also brought up the possibility of eliminating bonus payments to long-standing employees. Among other things, the anniversary bonuses should no longer be given. “We have made this proposal,” said a company spokeswoman. According to the works council, thousands of VW employees are about to receive anniversary bonuses, which… Continue reading German FAZ: VW proposes to cancel the anniversary bonuses008082