Volkswagen says VW brand will improve profitability in 2017

Company's mass-market brand is undergoing heavy restructuring with thousands of job cuts

Volkswagen
A Volkswagen logo is seen at a dealership in Seoul, South Korea. <b>Photo: Reuters</b>
Reuters
Last Updated : Mar 09 2017 | 1:07 AM IST
Volkswagen’s core autos division will improve profitability and gain market share this year, after posting stable financial results in 2016 thanks to cost cuts, brand chief executive Herbert Diess said.
 
“Our work is paying off. We have put ourselves into an excellent position for 2017,” Diess said during a press conference at the Geneva auto show.
 
The company’s mass-market brand is undergoing heavy restructuring with thousands of job cuts planned via natural attrition in coming years. 

One subscription. Two world-class reads.

Already subscribed? Log in

Subscribe to read the full story →
*Subscribe to Business Standard digital and get complimentary access to The New York Times

Smart Quarterly

₹900

3 Months

₹300/Month

SAVE 25%

Smart Essential

₹2,700

1 Year

₹225/Month

SAVE 46%
*Complimentary New York Times access for the 2nd year will be given after 12 months

Super Saver

₹3,900

2 Years

₹162/Month

Subscribe

Renews automatically, cancel anytime

Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans

Exclusive premium stories online

  • Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors

Complimentary Access to The New York Times

  • News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic

Business Standard Epaper

  • Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share

Curated Newsletters

  • Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox

Market Analysis & Investment Insights

  • In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor

Archives

  • Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997

Ad-free Reading

  • Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements

Seamless Access Across All Devices

  • Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app

Next Story