Scout Motors CEO Scott Keogh says modern cars have become ‘dystopian’ and ‘disconnected’
Scout Motors CEO Scott Keogh chatted with TechCrunch about building an EV startup, direct sales, and buttons over screens.
VW's Scout has more than 50,000 reservations for upcoming EVs as automaker aims to grow U.S. share
Scout Motors has received more than 50,000 refundable reservation deposits for its first electric pickups and SUVs, according ...
With Scout and Cupra inbound, Blume confident on VW Group’s fortunes in U.S.
Blume said the billions of dollars VW has invested in North America over the years signals the group’s strong commitment to ...
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VW CEO calls deal to slash 35,000 jobs 'good news' but shares fall
Volkswagen's CEO welcomed a recent breakthrough deal to slash thousands of jobs and reduce production capacity in Germany ...
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Volkswagen CEO Blume Touts Cost Cuts, New Strategy for China
Volkswagen AG Chief Executive Officer Oliver Blume vowed to continue cutting costs as the German automaker charts a new course for China, where it is struggling with poor demand and waning relevance.
Almost 20 percent real wage cut at VW agreed by IG Metall union
The agreement at Volkswagen is unprecedented. More than one in four jobs, a total of 35,000, will be destroyed, which ...
VW Slashes Manager Bonuses By 10% For Two Years, Plans More Cuts Through 2030
German sources indicate that managers will give up bonuses equivalent to 10% of their income in 2025 and 2026. In the ...
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Volkswagen’s Conflict With Labor Risks Dragging On Next Year
Volkswagen AG’s stalemate with labor leaders looks increasingly likely to drag into 2025, denying Chief Executive Officer Oliver Blume the fresh start he’s seeking to turn around Europe’s ...
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Volkswagen grapples with crisis as 68,000 workers walk out
Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume has defended the company’s cost-cutting measures, arguing that they are essential for adapting to industry changes. VW management cannot operate in a “fantasy world ...
VW reaches union deal to cut 35,000 German jobs after gruelling talks
Volkswagen on Friday announced sweeping changes to its German operations, including more than 35,000 future job cuts and sharp capacity reductions in a last-gasp deal between Europe's top carmaker and ...