- yesterday
German auto workers stage nationwide protests against job cuts and 40-hour workweek
Over 100,000 employees mobilized across Germany as IG Metall challenged plans by Volkswagen and BMW to cut tens of thousands of jobs and increase weekly working hours without extra pay.
- 2d ago
Suspected gas explosion destroys half of Martin Luther daycare center in Wolfsburg
An explosion suspected to be a gas leak caused half of the Martin Luther daycare center in Wolfsburg to collapse on Sunday morning. No injuries were reported, while five childcare groups and daily regional meal services face temporary relocation.
- 2d ago
German automakers suffer revenue drop to 284 billion euros as global rivals gain
An EY study shows combined revenue for Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, and BMW fell 2.9% in the first half of the year to 284 billion euros, while international competitors posted revenue gains.
- Sep 14
Volkswagen unveils Mission Efficiency prototype with 0.158 drag coefficient
The electric 2+2 coupé completed a 1,278-kilometer road trip from Wolfsburg to Vienna on a single charge stop, using 6.89 kilowatt-hours per 100 kilometers.
- Sep 14
CDU finishes first in Lower Saxony local elections as AfD surges to 15.9%
Preliminary results from Sunday municipal elections in Lower Saxony put the CDU in first place with 27% of the vote, while the AfD increased its share to 15.9%.
- Sep 14
CDU leads Lower Saxony exit polls at 27.7% as AfD rises after Saxony-Anhalt win
Exit polls in Lower Saxony place the CDU ahead with 27.7% of the vote, while the AfD climbs to 16.5% following its earlier victory in Saxony-Anhalt.
- Sep 13
CDU and SPD lead Lower Saxony local elections as AfD surges to 15.9%
The CDU secured 27.2% and the SPD took 24.6% in Lower Saxony municipal races, while the AfD tripled its vote share to 15.9% and forced several mayoral runoffs.
- Sep 13
Germany approves 2.5 billion euro package to cut fuel taxes by 17 cents
Federal and state officials agreed to reduce energy taxes on petrol and diesel from October through December 2026 while developing a statutory price cap for 2027.
- Sep 12
Joel Fujita strikes late as FC St. Pauli beat VfL Wolfsburg 1-0 at Millerntor
Joel Chima Fujita scored an 88th-minute deflected winner in Hamburg to hand promotion favourites Wolfsburg their first second-division defeat of the season.
- Sep 7
Volkswagen agrees to sell Osnabrück car plant to Aurelius Capital for air defence conversion
Volkswagen has signed a preliminary agreement to sell its Osnabrück assembly plant to Aurelius Capital and the state of Lower Saxony, repurposing the facility to manufacture air defence systems with Rafael.
- Sep 5
Energie Cottbus fights back from three goals down to draw 4-4 at Wolfsburg
Energie Cottbus erased a 3-0 deficit to draw 4-4 with VfL Wolfsburg in 2. Bundesliga, as Dmytro Bogdanov scored a stoppage-time equaliser against ten men.
- Sep 5
Volkswagen approves restructuring plan to cut 100,000 jobs and phase out vehicle output at four German plants
The German automaker will eliminate approximately 100,000 positions globally and end car assembly across four domestic factories by 2034, reallocating vehicle lines to Central European plants.
- Sep 3
Volkswagen plans to retire Seat brand by 2029 in strategic pivot toward Cupra
Volkswagen plans to withdraw the Spanish brand Seat from the market by 2029 to cut costs and prioritize Cupra, as its supervisory board reviews global restructuring plans on 4 September.
- Aug 28
Hertha BSC beats Eintracht Braunschweig 5:3 after two-goal deficit to take 2. Bundesliga lead
Hertha BSC overturned a two-goal deficit to defeat Eintracht Braunschweig 5:3 on Friday, securing their third consecutive league victory to move to the top of the 2. Bundesliga table.
- Aug 26
Juventus signs Polish goalkeeper Kamil Grabara on loan from Wolfsburg
The 27-year-old Polish international arrives in Turin on a season-long loan with an option to buy after Wolfsburg's relegation from the Bundesliga.
- Aug 25
Volkswagen plans 50,000 additional job cuts to reduce costs as union tensions mount in Germany
Volkswagen chief executive Oliver Blume announced plans to eliminate 50,000 further jobs across 170 entities by 2030, with roughly half affecting German facilities.
- Aug 23
Volkswagen agrees to 100,000 job cuts and plant reviews under 2030 restructuring plan
The supervisory board approved a turnaround plan targeting a 9% operating margin by 2030, putting four German factories under review and halving the company model range by 2035.
- Aug 23
Wolfsburg overturns two-goal deficit to beat Nürnberg 8-2 as Frankfurt defeats Cologne
VfL Wolfsburg scored eight second-half goals after trailing 2-0 at Nürnberg, while Laura Freigang scored twice for Eintracht Frankfurt in a 2-0 victory against 1. FC Köln.
- Aug 23
Lower Saxony premier Olaf Lies urges EU tariffs on Chinese hybrid cars
Lower Saxony Minister-President Olaf Lies has written to European and German leaders seeking import duties on Chinese plug-in hybrids, warning of a 70% export increase and market distortion.
- Aug 23
Juventus opens advanced talks with Wolfsburg to sign goalkeeper Kamil Grabara on loan
Juventus is finalizing a one-year loan with an option to buy for 27-year-old Wolfsburg goalkeeper Kamil Grabara, restructuring its roster alongside new arrival Guglielmo Vicario.
