Volkswagen resumes production at its German plants
The war in Ukraine has had severe impacts on car production, however, the supply of certain parts necessary for assembly has stabilized, so that some manufacturers can resume production. This is the case of Volkswagen, which is resuming production at several of its German factories, including the Volkswagen ID.4 and the volkswagen golf.
It had now been more than three weeks since Volkswagen halted production at the Dresden and Zwickau plants in Germany following difficulties in supplying the parts needed to assemble the models made there. The majority of these parts came from Ukraine, but the situation seems to have stabilized, allowing the factories to resume service sooner than initially planned.
Among the North American models targeted by this resumption of activities is the highly anticipated Volkswagen ID.4 electric SUV currently assembled at the Zwickau plant. Alongside it is also assembled the Audi Q4 e-tron SUV, an electric vehicle that is still eagerly awaited by Canadian consumers. Finally, the Wolfsburg plant, which assembles the Volkswagen Golf GTI and Golf R intended for the Canadian market, is gradually resuming its activities.
Earlier this week, production at the plant in Bratislava, Slovakia resumed after a two-day halt. The Porsche Cayenne, Audi Q7 and Audi Q8 sold in North America are assembled here.
A still precarious situation
Production at the Zwickau and Dresden mills is able to resume as the supply of critical components, primarily yarn quilts, begins to stabilize. According to Automotive News, Leoni, one of the key suppliers of electrical components, is gradually resuming production. According to the information reported, the workers work at night, during the curfew obliging them to remain inside. They also deal with the rocket fire that falls on the city, but holds the fort.
