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Belgian government: Volkswagen has no plan to shut Brussels plant April 20, 2006

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

VW works council rules out return to 35-hour work week March 15, 2006

BRUNSWICK, Germany (Reuters) — Volkswagen’s works council rejects a return to a 35-hour work week as a way to boost efficiency at the carmaker’s loss-making plants in western Germany, a labor leader said on Wednesday. Read more

Spanish VW workers strike over cost cuts

MADRID (Reuters) — Workers at a Volkswagen plant in northern Spain plan to start a series of strikes on Wednesday to protest against cost cuts and moves to make the factory more flexible, the UGT union said. Read more

Volkswagen to sell share in Bordnetze – report March 10, 2006

Volkswagen has reportedly entered into talks to sell its 50% holding in Volkswagen Bordnetze, its electronics systems unit, to Japanese firm Sumitomo Electric Industries. Read more

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