Audi readies production restart in Europe – Automotive News Europe

FRANKFURT — Audi plans to resume engine production at its factory in Hungary on Tuesday to build up supplies for its European car plants. An Audi spokeswoman said the automaker expects the site in Gyor, one of the world’s largest powertrain factories, will begin operating again after the Easter holiday. The factory produced 1.97 million… Continue reading Audi readies production restart in Europe – Automotive News Europe

@VW Group: Volkswagen and IG Metall successfully complete pay negotiations

Volkswagen and IG Metall have brought their negotiations for Volkswagen AG employees covered by the company collective agreement to a successful conclusion. As a result of the coronavirus crisis, the negotiations took place under extremely difficult conditions. The parties agreed that the pay agreement, which had been terminated with effect from April 30, 2020, should… Continue reading @VW Group: Volkswagen and IG Metall successfully complete pay negotiations

@VW Group: Volkswagen Group China: Clear signs of business recovery

Volkswagen Group China’s operations are showing clear signs of business recovery. All 2,000 Volkswagen brand dealerships are now open again, with showroom traffic during the last weekend of March comparable to the same period last year. Over 95% of the dealerships of the other locally producing brands Audi and ŠKODA have also reopened. The SAIC… Continue reading @VW Group: Volkswagen Group China: Clear signs of business recovery

Press Releases – Corona crisis: almost 1.5 million vehicles in production losses for European auto makers

Brussels, 9 April 2020 – Factory shutdowns as a result of the COVID-19 crisis have resulted in lost production amounting to 1,465,415 motor vehicles to date, according to new figures published by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA). This figure – covering passenger cars, trucks, vans, buses and coaches – is up from 1.2 million… Continue reading Press Releases – Corona crisis: almost 1.5 million vehicles in production losses for European auto makers

@VW Group: Clear rules to protect employees

For the resumption of production at Volkswagen, health takes priority over speed. For this reason, company management and the General Works Council have laid down clear rules and measures for the protection of employees in a works agreement. Volkswagen HR Board Member Gunnar Kilian says: “We are taking comprehensive precautions so that our employees can… Continue reading @VW Group: Clear rules to protect employees

@VW Group: Corona pandemic: Volkswagen donates one million euros for immediate aid and emergency relief in refugee camps

The Volkswagen Group is donating one million euros for immediate aid and emergency relief for refugees in Syria, Turkey and Greece menaced by the corona pandemic. The funds will be given to the German Red Cross (DRK), which is organizing and implementing support locally together with the national Red Cross and Red Crescent organizations. Volkswagen… Continue reading @VW Group: Corona pandemic: Volkswagen donates one million euros for immediate aid and emergency relief in refugee camps

@VW Group: Flexible quick charging stations launch in China

Volkswagen Group Components and the start-up Shanghai DU-POWER New Energy Technical Co., Ltd. plan to work together to produce flexible quick charging stations in China. An agreement to this effect was signed by representatives from both companies in Suzhou, China. Series production of the flexible quick charging stations is currently scheduled to start in the… Continue reading @VW Group: Flexible quick charging stations launch in China

@VW Group: Porsche gives employees a voluntary bonus in the success year 2019

The Porsche Newsroom is a service provided by the Porsche Communication for journalists, bloggers and the online community. © 2020 Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG * Data determined in accordance with the measurement method required by law. Since 1 September 2017 certain new cars have been type approved in accordance with the Worldwide Harmonised Light… Continue reading @VW Group: Porsche gives employees a voluntary bonus in the success year 2019

Employees should donate part of the bonus: Porsche pays each employee a bonus of 9,000 euros

DPA Porsche CEO Oliver Blume: “Employees are encouraged to donate to non-profit organizations on a voluntary basis” The sports car maker Porsche Show stock market chart Pays its employees a bonus of € 9,000 each for their work in the past year 2019 as agreed – but calls on the employees to voluntarily donate something… Continue reading Employees should donate part of the bonus: Porsche pays each employee a bonus of 9,000 euros