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Posted on January 9, 2026
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Add as preferred source on GoogleA severe winter storm forced Volkswagen to halt production at its Wolfsburg plant, impacting the Golf model. The Emden plant also closed due to weather.
BERLIN, Jan 8 (Reuters) - A winter storm passing over northern Europe on Friday forced Volkswagen to close one of its plants for the day and interrupted production of its Golf model, the company said.
The German carmaker cancelled the late shift on its assembly line for the Golf in Wolfsburg after production initially started the day as planned, a spokesperson told Reuters.
"The supply of parts has been cut off," the spokesperson said.
Volkswagen's Emden plant in north-west Germany, where it manufactures the ID.4 and ID.7 models, remained closed on Friday due to the harsh weather conditions.
Other German sites were either operating as normal or remained closed for the winter break, with production expected to return to full capacity on Monday, the spokesperson said.
Storm Goretti brought heavy snowfall and severe winds to Britain on Thursday before moving eastwards. In snowbound Germany, one official said it was one of the most severe weather events in the region in recent years.
(Reporting by Rachel More; Editing by Andrew Heavens)
A production shutdown occurs when a manufacturing facility temporarily halts operations, often due to external factors such as severe weather, equipment failure, or supply chain disruptions.
Severe weather can disrupt supply chains, halt production lines, and lead to delays in manufacturing schedules, affecting overall output and financial performance.
The Golf model is a popular compact car produced by Volkswagen, known for its performance, design, and efficiency, making it a significant part of the company's lineup.
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