Twist in the Intrigue at VW May Help Chief Keep His Job April 21, 2006
The influential chairman of Volkswagen’s supervisory board said that he expected the embattled chief executive, Bernd Pischetsrieder, to win a contract extension. On Thursday, the influential chairman of Volkswagen’s supervisory board, Ferdinand K. Piëch, said that he expected the embattled chief executive, Bernd Pischetsrieder, to win a contract extension.That was a remarkable change in tone from February, when Mr. Piëch threw Mr. Pischetsrieder’s future into doubt by publicly suggesting that he had lost the support of Volkswagen’s employees.The company’s board adjourned a two-day meeting on Thursday without deciding on Mr. Pischetsrieder’s future amid signs of furious jockeying among Volkswagen’s major …
VW board unlikely to decide Thursday on revamp April 20, 2006
HAMBURG, Germany (Reuters) — The supervisory board of Europe’s largest carmaker, Volkswagen, may not decide on management’s proposed restructuring program at its meeting on Thursday, a source told Reuters.
VW sees nearly half its western German staff superfluous
FRANKFURT (Reuters) — Volkswagen, the world’s fourth-largest carmaker, could theoretically strike out nearly half of the jobs at its six loss-making western German plants, the Sueddeutsche Zeitung paper reported on Thursday.
Belgian government: Volkswagen has no plan to shut Brussels plant
BRUSSELS (Reuters) — German carmaker Volkswagen will not close down its Forest plant in Belgium, Belgian Prime Minister Guy Verhofstadt said in a statement on Thursday.
VW jumps back to Rabbit name for small car in U.S. April 12, 2006
No, it’s not a late April Fool’s joke – Volkswagen is bringing back the iconic Rabbit nameplate for its small car in the United States and Canada. Read more
Chinese Partner of G.M. and VW to Offer Its Own Cars April 11, 2006
The plans highlight how Chinese companies are determined to turn into international competitors in their own right. Read more
VW China sees return to profit in 2006 April 10, 2006
Volkswagen is predicting a return to profitability for its Chinese operations in 2006, buoyed by new product launches, according to reports. Read more
Behind the Wheel: 2006 Volkswagen Passat: Disengaged Drivers Wanted March 26, 2006
Compared with the last-generation car, the change in the new Passat is remarkable. But its success will depend on whether consumers accept the fact that it is now much less of a driver’s car. Read more
Volkswagen to launch Eos model in May, not July March 23, 2006
FRANKFURT (Reuters) — Volkswagen will launch its Eos coupe-cabriolet model in Germany on May 19, not in July as last advised, Europe’s biggest carmaker said on Thursday. Read more
Volkswagen starts labor talks over car parts operations March 17, 2006
FRANKFURT (Reuters) — Volkswagen AG will begin talks with its works council over strategic options for its components operations, the company said on Friday in a statement. Read more
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