Volkswagen is heading for a labor dispute before Christmas in a dispute with its workforce over billions in savings. IG Metall negotiator Thorsten Gröger said on Thursday in Wolfsburg that the union is now proposing a vote on warning strikes from December 1st. “If necessary, it will be a labor dispute that the Federal Republic… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Volkswagen: Collective bargaining round ends without agreement – warning strikes possible from December003754
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In high-wage Germany, VW’s labour costs outstrip the competition
The dataunderscores the company’s challenge to remain competitive in its pricey home market as cheaper models from China arrive. As Volkswagen and unions gear up for the next round of talks over wages and plant closures in Germany, company and industry data reviewed by Reuters show that the automaker spends a higher proportion of sales… Continue reading In high-wage Germany, VW’s labour costs outstrip the competition
US senators push auto safety agency to finalise vehicle rules
A 2021 infrastructure law included 10 new auto safety provisions including modernizing standards for crash avoidance technologies, automatic engine shutoff devices and headlights. A group of nine Democratic senators on Wednesday urged U.S. auto regulators to move quickly to issue new vehicle safety rules in the face of traffic deaths that remain significantly above pre-COVID… Continue reading US senators push auto safety agency to finalise vehicle rules
German Handelsblatt: Labor dispute: VW collective bargaining round ends without result – warning strikes from December 010138
There is still no solution to the dispute over cuts at the car manufacturer Volkswagen. The IG Metall union has announced industrial action from December. Go to Source
German Handelsblatt: Labor dispute: VW collective bargaining round ends without result – warning strikes from December 010136
There is still no solution to the dispute over cuts at the car manufacturer Volkswagen. The IG Metall union has announced industrial action from December. Go to Source
German Handelsblatt: Labor dispute: VW collective bargaining round ends without result – warning strikes from December 010136
There is still no solution to the dispute over cuts at the car manufacturer Volkswagen. The IG Metall union has announced industrial action from December. Go to Source
2025 BMW iX3: first Neue Klasse model begins testing
BMW is set to begin testing the new iX3 SUV, its first model to feature the Neue Klasse design language, as final-stage prototypes have rolled off production lines in Germany. The Audi Q4 E-tron rival spawns from the radical Vision Neue Klasse X concept, which introduced a striking new design language that departed dramatically from the look of… Continue reading 2025 BMW iX3: first Neue Klasse model begins testing
Himanshu Arya steps down as co-founder and CEO of Luxury Ride
Himanshu Arya, Co-Founder and CEO of Luxury Ride, has stepped down from his role with immediate effect. Over his tenure, Arya contributed to the strategic enhancement of the company’s operations, focusing on expanding its offerings and services in the pre-owned luxury automobile sector. With over 15 years of professional experience, Arya has previously worked at… Continue reading Himanshu Arya steps down as co-founder and CEO of Luxury Ride
German Handelsblatt: Volkswagen: VW workforce agrees to tough industrial action010134
More than 6,000 VW employees are apparently taking part in the rally in Wolfsburg, but apparently it won’t stay that way. This means VW is threatening strikes again for the first time since 2018. Go to Source
German Handelsblatt: Porsche 911 Carrera T: This is the last Porsche with a manual transmission010133
Porsche is once again launching a manual 911 Carrera T. Aside from the better performance, there is another reason why collectors should pick this one up. Go to Source