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automotive industry
Volkswagen wants to freeze salaries until 2030 and cut costs
Created by Daniela Ezequiel at Wednesday, 21 October 2026
The Volkswagen Group is considering freezing the salaries of hundreds of thousands of employees worldwide until 2030, in an attempt to reduce costs and improve profitability. The measure could affect employees across several brands within the German group, including Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche, SEAT,...
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China cuts hybrid exports to the EU by more than half
Created by Daniela Ezequiel at Wednesday, 14 October 2026
China has agreed to moderate exports of hybrid and plug-in hybrid cars to the European Union, in an understanding reached with Brussels that could lead to a reduction of more than 50% in the number of these vehicles sent to the European market. The agreement comes at a time of growing trade tensions...
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SEAT’s future after 2030 remains uncertain within Volkswagen
Created by Daniela Ezequiel at Tuesday, 8 September 2026
SEAT could cease to exist as a brand after 2030. The possibility has already been officially acknowledged by SEAT S.A. itself, although the company stresses that no final decision has yet been made regarding the future of the historic Spanish brand. The possibility arises at a time of profound trans...
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Automotive production in Portugal falls 19.4% as exports dominate
Created by Daniela Ezequiel at Wednesday, 2 September 2026
Automotive production in Portugal recorded a significant decline in July 2026. During the month, 21,373 vehicles were manufactured, 19.4% fewer than in the same period of 2025, according to data from the Portuguese Automobile Association, ACAP. The biggest decline was seen in passenger cars. In July...
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BMW cuts 8,000 jobs following a fall in sales in China
Created by Daniela Ezequiel at Thursday, 30 July 2026
BMW is preparing to cut around 8,000 jobs in Germany by the end of 2027. The plan will be implemented through a voluntary redundancy programme and comes at a time when the manufacturer is facing a significant decline in sales in China, lower margins, and growing pressure to reduce costs. The agreeme...
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Volvo EX60 shows how recycled steel is reshaping cars today
Created by Daniela Ezequiel at Monday, 22 June 2026
The automotive industry is changing. For many years, the evolution of cars was measured mainly by power, range, comfort, or the technology available on board. Today, there is another increasingly important factor: the way each car is produced. It is precisely at this point that the new Volvo EX60 st...
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Audi may be about to say goodbye to the A8
Created by Lucas Luís at Thursday, 12 March 2026
The future of the Audi A8 appears increasingly uncertain. The historic luxury sedan from the German brand may be about to leave production — and, at least for now, without a confirmed successor. There is still no official announcement from Audi, but several signs point in that direction. One of the...
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Stellantis may replace French engines with Italian units
Created by Lucas Luís at Thursday, 12 March 2026
Stellantis may be preparing to make a discreet but potentially significant change in its combustion engine strategy in Europe. After several years focusing mainly on engines of French origin — particularly the well-known PureTech units from Peugeot — the automotive group may begin to give greater pr...
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