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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 will redesign the entire ID. fleet

With the modernization of the MEB architecture, which will include new designs, VW is also preparing to redesign its ID. fleet. The first cars should arrive by the end of 2026.

VW has yet to announce which ID. models will be the first to be updated, but everything indicates that the entire fleet will be redesigned. However, rumors say that the ID.3 hatchback and ID.4/ID.5 SUV, which are among the earliest models based on the MEB, could likely be the first to be redesigned.

In an interview with Autocar at the Los Angeles Auto Show, Kai Grünitz, Volkswagen’s board member for technical development, shared new information about the redesign, saying that the new design brings VW back to where it came from and is therefore closer to what the manufacturer stands for. One of the models that could be exempt from the redesign is the ID. Buzz.

The new platform design also includes certain technical improvements such as better performance, lower battery costs and new functionality. Grünitz pointed out that these improvements will extend the lifespan of the MEB platform until the next-generation SSP (Scalable Systems Platform) takes over that role for all models, from city cars to high-performance luxury models.

Source: Autocar

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2025 VW Tayron

The VW Tayron is a new and one of the largest SUVs of the German manufacturer intended for the European and American markets. The order book is open and the price starts at 45,475 euros.

The car is 4.8 meters long with a wheelbase of 2791 mm and is very similar to the Chinese-spec Tiguan L Pro. However, Volkswagen did not clearly say that it is based on this model. It’s extremely roomy, and European buyers will be able to choose between five- and seven-seat versions, and it also offers a decent 885-litre boot. It is equipped with LED Plus headlights with automatic headlight range control and dynamic cornering lights in the basic version, while those with deeper pockets will be able to choose matrix LED lights and adaptive suspension.

Inside, it can be said that most of it is taken from the Tiguan, but with some additions. These include high-quality materials with refined edges and fine contrast stitching, soft artificial leather on the instrument panel, front door panels, door inserts and center console, an infotainment system with a 12.5-inch screen, three-zone air conditioning and advanced ambient lighting. Optionally, customers can choose a chatbot, seats with a massage function and Harman Kardon sound system.

When it comes to the powertrain, customers will be able to choose between two plug-in hybrids (eHybrid), eTSI, two turbocharged gasoline engines (TSI) and two turbocharged diesel engines, with power ranging from 150 hp (110 kW) to 272 hp (200 kW). eHybrid versions are equipped with a 19.7 kWh battery with an electric range of 100 km. The battery can be charged with a power of up to 11 kW on an AC wallbox or an AC charger and with a power of up to 50 kWh on DC fast charging stations.

The eTSI version will be equipped with a 48 V battery in which, during braking, kinetic energy is recovered through a generator and stored. This battery supplies all systems, even when the gasoline engine is not in use.

All versions are equipped with a dual-clutch automatic transmission (DSG). The turbocharged gasoline engine and the most powerful turbocharged diesel engine are combined with 4MOTION all-wheel drive, while all other versions have front-wheel drive.

Source: Volkswagen

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2025 VW Tayron