Volkswagen is entering what could become one of the most consequential restructuring battles in automotive history as the company's leadership prepares to present sweeping cost-cutting proposals that reportedly include eliminating up to 100,000 jobs worldwide and shutting several factories in Germany. The plans will be discussed at a supervisory board meeting on Thursday, while workers across the country stage coordinated protests organized by Germany's powerful IG Metall union.

Volkswagen workers staged protests nationwide Thursday as unions warned of a "major conflict" if the struggling German car giant pushes ahead with what could be the global auto…

German auto giant Volkswagen's management are set to meet on Thursday to thrash out plans for what could be the biggest ever restructuring in the global auto industry, with unions…

Board meeting opens battle over factory closures and sweeping workforce reductions