FeaturedTransportVolkswagen CEO doubles down on job cuts, weighs ‘intelligent’ plant overhaulInternational Finance Business DeskJuly 17, 2026July 16, 2026 by International Finance Business DeskJuly 17, 2026July 16, 2026 Oliver Blume-led Volkswagen is facing headwinds like tariff costs, stiff Chinese competition, and pressure on its manufacturing networks... Read more
FeaturedTransportVolkswagen overhaul: CEO Oliver Blume may face union test againInternational Finance Business DeskJune 30, 2026June 30, 2026 by International Finance Business DeskJune 30, 2026June 30, 2026 The proposed closures at Hanover, Zwickau, and Emden, along with Audi’s Neckarsulm site, would put over 45,000 jobs at risk, on top of 50,000 cuts announced in 2024... Read more
FeaturedTransportAudi, SAIC to jointly develop future generation of AUDI models in ChinaIFM CorrespondentApril 22, 2026April 21, 2026 by IFM CorrespondentApril 22, 2026April 21, 2026 The Audi-SAIC tie-up will launch four all-new AUDI models on the next generation of the Advanced Digitised Platform... Read more
FeaturedTransportSkoda retreats as Chinese EVs dominateIFM CorrespondentMarch 31, 2026March 30, 2026 by IFM CorrespondentMarch 31, 2026March 30, 2026 Volkswagen will continue to sell Skoda models in the Chinese market in collaboration with a regional partner until mid-2026... Read more
FeaturedTransportIF Insights: Why are luxury EVs struggling to find buyers?IFM CorrespondentOctober 9, 2025 by IFM CorrespondentOctober 9, 2025 To make EVs truly mainstream, automakers must shift from building boutique electric marvels to producing affordable, mass-market vehicles... Read more
IndustryMagazineUsed EVs now cheaper than gas carsIFM CorrespondentJanuary 13, 2025January 16, 2025 by IFM CorrespondentJanuary 13, 2025January 16, 2025 Owners of electric vehicles are aware of the high cost involved in replacing a malfunctioning battery pack... Read more
Business LeadersFeaturedBusiness Leader of the Week: Under Michael Lohscheller, Polestar eyes profitability by 2025IFM CorrespondentAugust 30, 2024 by IFM CorrespondentAugust 30, 2024 Over the past ten years, Michael Lohscheller has served as CEO of multiple other automakers... Read more
FeaturedTransportIF Insights: Plug-in hybrid momentum propels automakers toward EV flexibilityIFM CorrespondentMarch 28, 2024March 27, 2024 by IFM CorrespondentMarch 28, 2024March 27, 2024 Data from market research firm BloombergNEF shows that between 2022 and 2023, sales of plug-in hybrids increased by 43% to over 4.2 million units... Read more
FeaturedTransportStart-up of the Week: Cazoo, one-click destination for car shoppersIFM CorrespondentMarch 15, 2023October 10, 2023 by IFM CorrespondentMarch 15, 2023October 10, 2023 During delivery, Cazoo provides a 90-day warranty and RAC roadside assistance for these used cars... Read more
BrandsMagazineNovember - December 2018Unravelling the Volkswagen Success Story – Who Do they Own?Bharath KumarNovember 16, 2018December 12, 2019 by Bharath KumarNovember 16, 2018December 12, 2019 Exploring the world-famous auto brands that are part of the renowned Volkswagen family and their worth in the auto industry... Read more