Volkswagen Group is reassessing the future of Seat as its performance lags behind the rising electric vehicle brand Cupra, raising concerns among Spanish unions over potential job losses at the Martorell plant. The automaker’s review comes amid growing focus on Cupra’s expanding market presence, while labor representatives highlight the economic impact of scaling back Seat on thousands of workers. With the plant serving as a key manufacturing hub, the decision could reshape Volkswagen’s strategy in Spain and test its balance between cost-cutting and workforce stability. Unions are urging the company to consider alternatives to protect jobs amid the transition.
Volkswagen Group says Seat's future is under review as Cupra gains traction. Spanish unions warn that discontinuing the mass-market brand risks jobs at the Martorell plant, which employs 12,000 people ...
