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IG Metall retains majority in VW Wolfsburg works council
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In the Volkswagen works council election in Wolfsburg, IG Metall defended its top position despite losses. The list led by Daniela Cavallo received 74.8 percent of the votes, securing 52 of 67 seats. In Braunschweig, an AfD-affiliated organization entered the works council for the first time.
Volkswagen will open order books for the new electric ID.Polo at the end of April. The compact car starts at 24,995 euros and is set for delivery after the summer break. Brand chief Thomas Schäfer calls it a "true Volkswagen for the electric age".
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Volkswagen presented a concept vehicle from its Jetta sub-brand at the Beijing Auto Show: the electric compact SUV Jetta X priced at around 10,000 euros. The model aims to reclaim lost market share against rivals like BYD and Toyota. It is developed exclusively for the Chinese market.
The Renault Clio emerged as a leading seller in Europe for November, positioning it to claim the top spot for the fourth time this year. Tesla's Model Y also saw a strong recovery, re-entering the top 20 rankings after a dip in October. Other notables include the Volkswagen T-Roc in third place.
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Volkswagen has announced that owners of its ID.4 and ID. Buzz electric vehicles will gain access to Tesla's Supercharger network in North America starting November 18, 2025. This follows a delay of several months from the initial timeline. Eligible drivers will need a NACS adapter to use over 25,000 compatible DC fast chargers.