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2026
Volkswagen plans to eliminate more than 60,000 jobs in Germany
Volkswagen plans to remove more than 60,000 jobs at its German locations. Under the December 2024 collective agreement between IG Metall and VW, VW's works council and IG Metall accepted the "socially acceptable removal" of more than 35,000 jobs at VW's German locations by 2030, achieved primarily via the "demographic curve" (retirements not replaced), with redundancies excluded until the end of 2030; VW management linked the agreement to a long-term reduction in production capacity and a reduction in annual labor costs of €1.5 billion ($1.7 billion). In 2026, VW's top management calculated a need for about 50,000 further "adjustments" (job cuts), of which about half — roughly 25,000 — would occur in Germany according to IG Metall, bringing the total above 60,000.
2022
Volkswagen Polo Legend edition introduced
Volkswagen priced the Polo Legend edition at ₹10.25 lakh. The limited edition is based on the GT TSI variant and marks the current-generation Polo’s final run in the Indian market before production ends.
2022
Volkswagen announces the facelifted 2022 Tiguan Allspace lineup
Volkswagen announced that the facelifted 2022 Tiguan Allspace lineup, with styling and equipment updates, would go on sale in South Africa later in April. The article also reported local pricing for the range.
2022
Volkswagen Group recalls plug-in hybrid vehicles over fire risk
A Volkswagen Group spokesperson said the group would have to recall more than 100,000 plug-in hybrid vehicles globally because of a fire risk linked to insufficiently insulated high-voltage batteries. Volkswagen, Audi, Seat and Skoda vehicles were affected; the report also cited a regulator's statement that an inadequately fastened engine design cover could contact hot parts and lead to fire.
2022
Volkswagen raises 2022 ID.4 prices
The article reports a $765 price increase across the Volkswagen ID.4 lineup, with the RWD Pro starting at $41,995. The prices include destination charges and exclude any potential federal tax credit.
2022
Volkswagen announces 2022 ID.4 updates
Volkswagen of America announced updates for the 2022 ID.4 range, including improved EPA-estimated range and fuel economy figures and increased charging speed. The article also says a software update later in the year is expected to add plug-and-charge capability through the Electrify America app.
2022
Volkswagen settles Ohio emissions claims
Volkswagen agreed to pay Ohio $3.5 million to settle claims that it violated state laws in connection with emissions-related software. The article reports that the settlement resolves Ohio's legacy claims.
2022
Joe Heidt Motors promotes Volkswagen tire price-match coupon
Joe Heidt Motors promoted a Volkswagen Tire Store Price Match Guarantee offer: eligible customers who found a lower tire price within 30 days could receive a refund of the difference.
2022
Skoda Auto Volkswagen India announces Piyush Arora as managing director
Skoda Auto Volkswagen India announced that Piyush Arora would take over as managing director on March 1, 2022, succeeding Gurpratap Boparai. Arora will be responsible for the India operations of Volkswagen, Skoda and their sub-brands.
2022
Volkswagen closes two Tianjin factories amid COVID-19 outbreak
Volkswagen China said that a FAW-Volkswagen joint-venture factory and a Volkswagen automatic-transmission parts factory in Tianjin had been closed since January 10 because of the recent COVID-19 outbreak. The company said both factories had tested all employees twice that week and were awaiting results.
2021
Volkswagen announces charging and route-planning software updates for ID. models
Volkswagen described software changes for its ID.4 intended to improve recharging and route planning, and said ID. models would receive a new charging-station authentication function in 2022. The article says the changes discussed are specific to the European market.
2021
Volkswagen India rolls out Tiguan SUV
Volkswagen India rolled out its fourth SUV, the Tiguan, in India.
2021
Volkswagen invests in 24M and plans battery-technology development
Volkswagen said it is investing in battery start-up 24M to develop production technology for its cell plants. A new Volkswagen-owned subsidiary will further develop and scale the technology for automotive applications; completion of the transaction is subject to customary closing conditions.
2021
Volkswagen and Umicore plan battery-materials joint venture
Volkswagen said it plans to establish a joint venture with Umicore to supply cathode materials to its European cell factories. The companies intend to begin production in 2025.
2021
Volkswagen signs lithium supply agreement with Vulcan Energy
Volkswagen signed an agreement with Vulcan Energy Resources for the supply of CO2-neutral lithium hydroxide from Germany's Upper Rhine Valley over five years starting in 2026.
2021
Volkswagen announces investment in 24M Technologies
Volkswagen said it was investing in battery startup 24M Technologies, which is developing a battery with a semi-solid electrode. Volkswagen did not disclose the investment amount.
2021
Volkswagen launches Tiguan SUV in India
Volkswagen Passenger Cars launched the latest Tiguan SUV in India at an introductory ex-showroom price of Rs 31.99 lakh.
2021
Volkswagen expands China recall of Beetle, Scirocco and Golf vehicles
Volkswagen's China sales company expanded its recall to 1,540 imported Beetle, Scirocco and Golf vehicles after a system data-tracing issue had left some affected vehicles outside the earlier recall. A transmission mechatronic housing defect could cause loss of drive. The company said dealers would inspect the vehicles and replace affected parts free of charge.
2021
Volkswagen Canada announces 2022 Jetta and GLI prices
Volkswagen Canada released pricing for the refreshed 2022 Jetta and Jetta GLI, with starting prices of $22,595 and $31,595 respectively. The prices were increases of $1,000 for the Jetta and $600 for the GLI over their 2021 prices.
2021
Volkswagen recalls certain Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles
Volkswagen decided to recall certain 2021 Atlas vehicles and 2020 and 2021 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles because an air-conditioning water drain tube may be blocked, potentially allowing water to reach the airbag control module and cause malfunctions including unintended airbag deployment. The article says 54,429 vehicles are affected.