Volkswagen Group plans to create two new high posts to oversee its manufacturers extra intently, in keeping with firm sources.

The automaker will set up two new chief working officers to supervise its premium manufacturers and quantity manufacturers, the sources instructed Automobilwoche, a sister publication of Automotive Information Europe.

The group’s 12 manufacturers embody luxurious marques Audi, Porsche, Bentley and mass-market manufacturers VW, Skoda and Seat.

The brand new chief working officers shall be appointed instantly under the administration board degree.

Two long-serving managers  are envisaged for the brand new roles, in keeping with folks acquainted with the automaker’s plans.

VW Group CEO Herbert Diess goals to cut back overlap between manufacturers and discover extra synergies as he pushes to enhance profitability on the automaker.

Specifically, Diess needs to spice up the VW model by lowering competitors with sister manufacturers Skoda and Seat, studies within the German press have mentioned.

VW Group has been rising joint growth actions in recent times, for instance VW model is constructing the battery-powered Audi A4 e-tron and Cupra Born alongside its VW D4 and ID3 EVs, and Skoda will develop the subsequent VW Passat midsized automobile with its Excellent.

However Diess believes there are nonetheless too many duplicate developments. It might be the job of the brand new chief working officers to clean over friction among the many manufacturers.