Volkswagen scraps ‘Gamechanger’ manufacturing project at Wolfsburg plant Volkswagen is scrapping the “gamechanger” modernisation project at its main Wolfsburg plant and abandoning a planned large casting centre. The works council is now also questioning the relocation of Golf production to Mexico. Timo Gilgen
How Volkswagen makes old plants fit for new models New models and drive systems increasingly have to be integrated into existing factories. Volkswagen is relying on modernised equipment, short conversion windows and the reuse of existing technology. Timo Gilgen
Puebla prepares for the Golf From 2027, the Golf will move from Wolfsburg to Puebla. Volkswagen is preparing the plant for the traditional model with reused equipment from several European sites. Timo Gilgen