The German Metals Union held a press conference in Wolfsburg, where Volkswagen is headquartered, on November 20, local time, and once again clearly opposed the salary cuts, layoffs and factory closures proposed by Volkswagen management. The union said that in order to reduce the company's production costs, it can accept reducing working hours to retain more jobs, and incorporate part of the planned increase in workers' wages and bonuses into a "future fund" to help companies cope with risks. The union estimates that these measures can help Volkswagen reduce labor costs by 1.5 billion euros. If this plan is not accepted by management, a "large-scale strike never seen before in this country" will be held from December 1.

Volkswagen Group released a statement on the 2nd that the company is considering the first time to close one of its automobile manufacturing plants and one parts plant in Germany, and the plan, if implemented, will be the first time in the history of Volkswagen to close a plant in Germany. The move triggered strong resistance from labor unions, Volkswagen executives will meet with labor unions on Wednesday, and some union executives said the talks will make the company's management “very uncomfortable”. Volkswagen Group Chairman of the Board of Management Ogbomu said in a statement that the economic environment has become tougher, with new players entering Europe, and that Germany is falling further behind in terms of competitiveness as a business location.

On November 24, Volkswagen China stated on its official Weibo that Volkswagen (China) Technology Co., Ltd. will develop the group's first electric vehicle platform for the Chinese market within three years。

This year's Munich Motor Show (IAA MOBILITY 2023) takes place in Germany from 4 to 10 September。Held every two years, the Munich Motor Show is currently one of the world's largest and most important exhibitions for commercial vehicles and passenger cars.。