VW production continuing for now but chip uncertainty high, source says

Group 1 - Volkswagen's main plant will continue production as planned for the next work week, despite potential shortages due to a dispute between China and the Netherlands over chipmaker Nexperia [1] - There is uncertainty regarding production beyond the next work week, which will be shortened due to a German public holiday [1][2] - Volkswagen is in precautionary discussions with Germany's labor agency about a potential state-backed reduced working hours scheme for the Wolfsburg plant [2] Group 2 - The automotive industry is concerned about possible production stoppages if the dispute over Nexperia is not resolved, as a Chinese ban on Nexperia exports could impact supplier networks for companies like Volkswagen, BMW, and Mercedes [2] - Nexperia, which produces essential chips for the automotive and consumer electronics sectors, has faced restrictions after the Dutch government took control over intellectual property concerns related to its Chinese owner [3] - Alternatives for chip supply are being explored, with companies like Infineon, NXP, and Texas Instruments identified as potential suppliers, although switching suppliers may take time due to necessary approval processes [4] Group 3 - Volkswagen has communicated to its workers that production stoppages can no longer be ruled out, while production at its luxury subsidiary Porsche continues as normal [5]