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Volkswagen Group CEO Oliver Blume visits Autoeuropa amid crisis at the German giant

The CEO of the Volkswagen Group is visiting the Autoeuropa plant in Palmela on Friday 13 November 2026. The visit focuses on the assembly line preparations for the future electric vehicle, the Volkswagen ID.1, which is expected to launch in one year for approximately 20,000 euros.

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As the Volkswagen Group faces industrial challenges, this visit highlights the strategic importance of the Autoeuropa plant to the company's future electric vehicle production, which is a major employer in the region.

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