VW plans Wolfsburg closure 1-2 days a week to deal with WLTP

FRANKFURT -- Volkswagen plans to shut its main factory in Wolfsburg, Germany, for 1-2 days a week between August and end September to deal with issues arising from a new engine emissions test cycle.

A new Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicle Test Procedure, (WLTP), based on real-driving data rather than theoretical scenarios, has resulted in higher carbon dioxide emissions readings, delaying road certification and sales.

Volkswagen's Zwickau, Germany, factory also will be closed on some days and components manufacturing will face resulting delays, the company said in a statement on Tuesday

Volkswagen's plant in Emden will also be closed on some days in the third and fourth quarter due to lackluster demand for midsized cars.