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Volkswagen Agrees to 35,000 Job Cuts in Germany

Volkswagen and German unions reached a deal to avoid strikes, resulting in 35,000 job cuts in Germany and plant restructuring, including relocation of some production to Mexico, to improve competitiveness against Chinese rivals and secure €15 billion in annual savings.

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VW-IG Metall Compromise Averts Layoffs, But at a Steep Price

Volkswagen and IG Metall reached a hard-fought compromise on wage negotiations, averting job cuts but requiring €1.5 billion in annual employee contributions and a 10% management pay cut for two years. The deal follows intense pressure from the Porsche and Piëch families, owners of Volkswagen.

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Honda, Nissan Explore Manufacturing Partnership Amid EV Market Competition

Honda and Nissan are in talks to form a manufacturing partnership, possibly including a merger, to improve production efficiency and compete in the global EV market, particularly in North America where Nissan is struggling due to a lack of hybrid vehicles; the deal is contingent on Nissan's recovery...

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Scholz opposes EU car emission fines

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz opposes EU fines on carmakers for missing 2025 CO2 emission targets (93.6g/km, €95/gram penalty), citing economic challenges and upcoming elections, creating tension between environmental regulations and industrial needs.

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Renault France Signs Social Contract for Workforce Flexibility

Renault's new social contract, signed with two unions but not the CGT, aims to provide flexibility for its 40,000 French employees through a fund guaranteeing 100% of salaries during partial unemployment, alongside a process for voluntary departures during restructuring.

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Stellantis Invests €2 Billion in Italian Plants, Averts Closures

Stellantis, facing recent leadership changes and government disputes, announced a €2 billion investment in Italian plants for over a dozen new car models by 2026, resolving conflicts and securing the future of its Italian operations.

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Mercedes-Benz and BMW to Battle for Market Share with 2025 Electric Vehicle Launches

Mercedes-Benz and BMW are preparing for a major showdown in 2025 with the launch of new electric vehicles; Mercedes-Benz will release the new CLA electric vehicle in March 2025, while BMW will launch its Neue Klasse electric vehicles, starting with the iX3 SUV in the fall of 2025. Both automakers ai...

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Tesla's 2025 Affordability Push: Model Y Refresh and Cybertruck Price Cut

Tesla plans a 2025 product barrage focused on affordability, starting with a refreshed Model Y at or below the current $37,500 price point (with tax credits), mirroring the Model 3's design tweaks and possibly new battery technology. A cheaper Cybertruck and range extender are also expected.

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VW Restructuring: 35,000 Job Cuts, Saxon Plants Affected

Volkswagen will cut 35,000 jobs in Germany, impacting its Saxon plants in Zwickau and Dresden; Zwickau will reduce ID model production, while Dresden's Gläserne Manufaktur will stop vehicle production by end of 2025, sparking criticism for disproportionately affecting Eastern Germany.

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VW and IG Metall Reach Deal, Avoiding Layoffs but Cutting 35,000 Jobs

Volkswagen and IG Metall union reached a deal to avoid plant closures and layoffs until 2030, but over 35,000 jobs will be cut through attrition and social programs; this follows the longest negotiation round in VW's history, exceeding 70 hours, with two rounds of strikes involving approximately 100...

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Nissan-Honda Merger Talks Send Shockwaves Through Auto Industry

Nikkei" reported that Nissan and Honda are exploring a merger with Mitsubishi Motors to form the world's third-largest automaker, aiming to counter growing competition from China and the US by jointly developing electric vehicles and autonomous driving technologies; Nissan's stock surged 24%, while ...

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Nissan and Honda Explore Full Merger to Dominate Electric Vehicle Market

Top Japanese automakers Nissan and Honda are considering a full merger to boost their competitiveness in the electric vehicle market, potentially creating the world's third-largest car group with 8 million annual sales, but facing challenges such as disentangling from Renault and potential job losse...

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