Story no.31InternationalOngoingPlants, jobs and earningsNotable Several countries (2)30 Oct → 2 Nov5 facts · 9 art.
Audi plans a U.S. plant in Georgia despite controversy
Audi plans to build a $4 billion plant near Macon, Georgia, materializing its discussions on local production in North America. The project is linked to a possible reduction in U.S. tariffs on its SUVs imported from Germany. In Germany, the announcement and comments by its boss Gernot Döllner linked to Donald Trump have sparked controversy, with the supervisory board meeting in emergency session and Minister Robert Habeck evoking a "Tesla effect". In the United States, coverage focuses on the Georgia plant, while in Germany it also addresses governance and criticism aimed at Döllner; Porsche has indicated it is not interested in the project.
In brief
Ongoing story bringing together 5 events involving Audi, Volkswagen Group, Porsche and 1 more, in 2 countries (États-Unis, Allemagne), followed from 30 October 2026 to 2 November 2026. 9 articles from 6 sources (plants, jobs and earnings); last updated on 2 November 2026 at 10:40.
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- Audi · 58,574 reg. (EU + EFTA + UK, Sept 26) · 42 recall(s) in 12 months
- Volkswagen Group · 308,474 reg. (EU + EFTA + UK, Sept 26) · 156 recall(s) in 12 months
- Porsche · 7,180 reg. (EU + EFTA + UK, Sept 26) · 15 recall(s) in 12 months
- Tesla · 68,776 reg. (EU + EFTA + UK, Sept 26) · 10 recall(s) in 12 months
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Amounts cited$4 billion
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| Articles | Outlets | |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | 4 | 4 |
| United States | 3 | 2 |
| France | 1 | 1 |
| Netherlands | 1 | 1 |
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| Articles | Outlets | |
|---|---|---|
| German | 4 | 4 |
| English | 3 | 2 |
| French | 1 | 1 |
| Dutch | 1 | 1 |
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- Audi lie son usine de Géorgie à un possible allègement des droits de douane américains2 Nov
- Habeck évoque un « effet Tesla » pour Audi après la sortie de Döllner sur Trump1 Nov
- Porsche loses interest in Audi's US plant project31 Oct
- Audi va construire une usine en Géorgie, près de Macon31 Oct
- Le conseil de surveillance d'Audi se réunit en urgence sur l'usine américaine et Gernot Döllner30 Oct
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