Volkswagen AG Contractor Killed In Accident Involving Robot
The 21 year-old contractor was within the safety cage when the robotic arm activated, crushing him.
The 21 year-old contractor was within the safety cage when the robotic arm activated, crushing him.
That, plus 9,800 new jobs across a range of industries, according to a study.
The move would be part of a production changeup meant to cut costs.
United Auto Workers Union versus the American Council of Employees.
The second generation of VW’s compact crossover will be built in Mexico.
The automaker plans to increase production by 1.5 million vehicles a year by 2019.
The upcoming CUV is expected to go into production by the end of 2016.
The news arrives as a relief to VW employees.
100 new dealerships are planned by 2018 to combat slow sales.
45 percent of plant employees have signed up with UAW’s Local 42.
Will the concept preview the next-gen Tiguan, or a completely new nameplate?
The lab will also focus on the networking of vehicles with their environment.
For instance, it’s the only automotive plant in the world to have earned a platinum LEED certification.
The next Passat-based CC may end up having a fastback roofline like an Audi A7 when it’s redesigned.