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VW lays off 35,000 employees

After it was recently reported that Volkswagen could move production of the Golf Mk 8 to Mexico, it will happen. This information was confirmed by Volkswagen, which after the strikes reached an agreement with the IG Metall union, which means that the German company will lay off more than 35,000 employees by 2030.

Volkswagen says that the agreement combines job security, financial stability and a leading technological position in the field of sustainable mobility. They also said that the savings of more than 15 billion euros per year will help future investments until the end of the decade.

“The agreement is an important signal for the sustainability of the Volkswagen brand, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles and the component plants. The agreed package of measures allows the company to set a decisive course for its future in terms of costs, capacity and structure. We are now once again in a position to successfully shape our destiny,” said Volkswagen Group CEO Oliver Blume.

The Golf Mk 8 is currently produced at the Wolfsburg plant, and after the decision, only the electric version of this model, the ID.3 and the Cupra Born will be produced there. Other plants in Germany will also continue to produce other models from the VW Group.

Source: Volkswagen

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VW Moves Golf Production to Mexico

The current Golf Mk 8 with combustion engine will be sold until 2035, while the new Golf ID will arrive in 2028 on a new platform. This model will replace the Golf with combustion engine that is currently produced in Wolfsburg, and the latest information says that the Wolfsburg-based company is considering moving the production of this model to Mexico.

There is no confirmation from Volkswagen for now, and most of the talk is about Volkswagen’s largest plant in Mexico (Puebla) where one of the most famous models of the German automotive industry, the VW Beetle, was produced.

The European market has become more selective, and buyers are increasingly opting for SUVs, while once popular models like the Golf are no longer the first option. This creates additional pressure on the already difficult financial situation of European manufacturers, and moving production outside of European soil seems like a better option.

This also creates an additional problem that VW will have if the US imposes additional tariffs of 20%, which the new US president has promised.

Source: Reuters

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VW Golf R Variant – Wagon with 315 HP

The most powerful Golf is again offered in a station wagon version. It is a VW Golf R Variant or Golf R Estate, depending on the market in which it will be sold.

The Golf R Variant brings more space for passengers and luggage (611 to 1,642 liters if the rear seats are folded), thanks to a longer length (13.7 inches / 349 mm) compared to the hatchback, and automatic opening of the fifth door. The car has a modified suspension, to withstand a weight of 4,188 lbs (1,900 kg).

The R Variant is powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbo engine with 315 hp and 420 Nm of torque. It is identical to its predecessor.The car has a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission and all-wheel drive. It reaches 62 mph in 4.9 seconds, with a top speed of 155 mph (250 km / h, standard model) and 168 mph (270 km / h, with the R Performance Package). The car will use a 19-inch set of wheels.

Volkswagen used the same interior in the R Variant as in the hatchback. Sports seats, carbon fiber trim, a flat steering wheel and blue lighting have been retained.

The car is made mainly for the European market, and sales will begin in mid-August (Germany, UK, and Switzerland). It is not known what the selling price will be, but it is expected to cost more than € 50,000.

Source: Volkswagen