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Tennessee Governor Criticizes Volkswagen Workers' Decision to Unionize, Sparking Debate
In the wake of a landslide union vote at Volkswagen's Chattanooga plant, Tennessee Republican Gov. Bill Lee has stirred controversy by stating that the workers made a mistake in their decision to unionize under the United Auto Workers (UAW). In the wake of a landslide union vote at Volkswagen's Chattanooga plant, Tennessee Republican Gov. Bill Lee has stirred controversy by stating that the workers made a mistake in their decision to unionize under the United Auto Workers (UAW). -
UAW's Future Tested in Pivotal Volkswagen Union Vote in Tennessee
In a pivotal test for organized labor's sway beyond Detroit's automakers, over 4,000 Volkswagen workers in Tennessee will vote this week on whether to join the United Auto Workers union, a high-stakes campaign that has drawn warnings of economic risks as well as hopes of empowering employees. In a pivotal test for organized labor's sway beyond Detroit's automakers, over 4,000 Volkswagen workers in Tennessee will vote this week on whether to join the United Auto Workers union, a high-stakes campaign that has drawn warnings of economic risks as well as hopes of empowering employees. -
Volkswagen Boosts Electric Vehicle Production in China with $2.7 Billion Investment
Volkswagen is set to significantly enhance its footprint in China, announcing a substantial investment of 2.5 billion euros ($2.68 billion) aimed at expanding its production capabilities and innovation hub in Hefei, Anhui Province. Volkswagen is set to significantly enhance its footprint in China, announcing a substantial investment of 2.5 billion euros ($2.68 billion) aimed at expanding its production capabilities and innovation hub in Hefei, Anhui Province. -
UAW Announces Major Milestone in Organizing Drive at Volkswagen's Chattanooga Plant
Volkswagen workers at the company's Chattanooga, Tennessee plant have filed a petition with the National Labor Relations Board for a vote to join the United Auto Workers (UAW). Volkswagen workers at the company's Chattanooga, Tennessee plant have filed a petition with the National Labor Relations Board for a vote to join the United Auto Workers (UAW). -
Volkswagen's Xinjiang Audit Reveals No Forced Labor, Amid Global Scrutiny
Volkswagen announced that an independent audit of its joint venture site in Xinjiang, China, conducted by the German firm Loening Human Rights & Responsible Business GmbH, found no signs of forced labor. This outcome emerges amidst heightened global concern over alleged human rights abuses in the region. Volkswagen announced that an independent audit of its joint venture site in Xinjiang, China, conducted by the German firm Loening Human Rights & Responsible Business GmbH, found no signs of forced labor. This outcome emerges amidst heightened global concern over alleged human rights abuses in the region. -
Volkswagen Group Partners with XPENG and SAIC to Boost E-Mobility Line-up in China
In a significant move to strengthen its foothold in the Chinese automotive market, the Volkswagen Group has announced strategic partnerships with XPENG and SAIC. The collaborations aim to accelerate the Group's local electrification strategy and tap into new customer and market segments in China's rapidly expanding e-mobility market. In a significant move to strengthen its foothold in the Chinese automotive market, the Volkswagen Group has announced strategic partnerships with XPENG and SAIC. The collaborations aim to accelerate the Group's local electrification strategy and tap into new customer and market segments in China's rapidly expanding e-mobility market. -
Volkswagen's Tightrope Walk: Struggling in China Amid Rising Costs and Changing Markets
"The roof is on fire; this is the last wake-up call," expressed Thomas Schafer, CEO of Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand, during a management meeting last week. His sentiment underscores a crisis that Volkswagen (VW) faces due to soaring costs and the Chinese market. "The roof is on fire; this is the last wake-up call," expressed Thomas Schafer, CEO of Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand, during a management meeting last week. His sentiment underscores a crisis that Volkswagen (VW) faces due to soaring costs and the Chinese market. -
Qualcomm Develops Specifically Design SoC for Volkswagen’s Automated Driving Tech
Qualcomm's system-on-a-chip (SoC) designed specifically for automated driving will be used by the automaker. Qualcomm's system-on-a-chip (SoC) designed specifically for automated driving will be used by the automaker. -
Cargo Ship Carrying Luxury Vehicles Sinks Off Portugal
Volkswagen and the Portuguese navy confirmed that the Felicity Ace had sunk near Portugal's Azores Islands. Volkswagen and the Portuguese navy confirmed that the Felicity Ace had sunk near Portugal's Azores Islands. -
Audi To Phase Out Internal Combustion Engine By 2033
The transition to purely EVs begins for the luxury automaker. The transition to purely EVs begins for the luxury automaker.