Covid-19 Trade disruptions begin as China locks down in new Covid surge March 15, 2022 Chinese authorities on Tuesday tightened anti-virus controls at ports, raising the risk of trade disruptions after some auto and electronics factories shut down as the government fights coronavirus outbreaks
Automotive Volkswagen facing ‘massive’ shortage of electronic parts December 21, 2020 Bottleneck caused by a shortage of semiconductor components for car electronics as global automobile markets bounce back
Business Operations China’s manufacturing lags as virus breaks supply chains February 26, 2020 Factories that make the world's smartphones, toys and other goods are struggling to reopen
Manufacturing Electric cars will disrupt auto industry jobs May 22, 2019 The electric transformation raises questions about the long-term prospects of the auto industry
Business Operations VW names new North America chief January 20, 2016 Hinrich Woebcken responsible for development, procurement, assembly and sales
Business Operations VW managers probably knew of emissions cheating October 12, 2015 Auto industry experts suspect the emissions cheating scandal at Volkswagen is much wider and reaches higher up the corporate ladder than the company is letting on
DC & Warehouse Operations Robot causes fatal injuries to auto plant worker July 2, 2015 Volkswagen says contractor was setting up robot
