Overview

• In Zwickau and Dresden, production will stop for one week starting October 6, Volkswagen confirmed to dpa.
• Company statements link the cuts to low demand for the EVs built at these sites, with reports highlighting sluggish Audi Q4 e-tron sales.
• Talks with the works council continue in Emden on possible short shutdowns, with a decision expected next week according to FAZ.
• Osnabrück will implement at least one closure day each week through year-end plus an additional week-long pause in October due to weak cabrio sales.
• Wolfsburg will keep running special weekend shifts through Christmas to meet strong demand for combustion models including the Golf, Tiguan and Tayron.