Volkswagen Group is reassessing the future of Seat as its performance brand Cupra gains momentum, raising concerns among Spanish unions over potential job cuts at the Martorell plant. The plant, which currently employs thousands of workers, could face disruptions if the mass-market Seat brand is scaled back. Labor representatives warn that any decision to phase out Seat would have significant economic and employment consequences. The move comes amid Volkswagen’s broader strategy to streamline its portfolio and focus on high-growth segments.
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 ...
