Volkswagen production suspended in Portugal and layoffs reported in Mexico

Volkswagen has suspended production at its Autoeuropa plant in Palmela, Portugal, for Wednesday, November 11, due to severe weather forecasts. The stoppage, caused by the expected passage of storm Charles, will affect two work shifts and result in an estimated reduction of 950 vehicles. Production is scheduled to resume on the early hours of Thursday, November 12.

In Mexico, the automotive parts sector in Puebla is facing significant workforce reductions. According to Carlos Sosa Spínola, president of the National Chamber of the Manufacturing Industry, 1,400 layoffs have occurred following production adjustments and the cancellation of a third shift at Volkswagen’s Puebla plant. Approximately 70% of the 350 companies in the local auto parts sector have been negatively impacted by these production declines.