Overview
- An internal VW notice says production is currently unaffected but cautions that short‑term constraints cannot be ruled out due to a Nexperia supply interruption.
- Multiple outlets report that Golf assembly in Wolfsburg is slated to pause next Wednesday, with further models potentially affected; VW has not officially confirmed the stoppages.
- Reports also indicate talks with the Federal Employment Agency about potential short‑time work for parts of the workforce, which VW has declined to comment on.
- Industry groups warn inventories may last only weeks, and Germany’s economy ministry has convened crisis talks as the Netherlands and China pursue diplomatic contacts over Nexperia.
- Nexperia supplies high‑volume discrete chips used across vehicle control modules and holds roughly 40–50% share in such parts, while Mercedes says it is short‑term covered and suppliers like ZF have formed taskforces.