Volkswagen Group is reassessing the future of Seat amid growing momentum for its performance-focused Cupra sub-brand, raising concerns among Spanish unions over potential job losses at the Martorell plant. The automaker’s strategic shift could impact thousands of workers tied to the mass-market brand, prompting labor groups to highlight the economic stakes. With Cupra’s rising influence, the review signals a possible restructuring that may reshape Volkswagen’s presence in Spain. Unions are urging caution, framing the decision as one that could destabilize a major industrial site.
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 ...
