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Manufacturing giant has been heavily affected by shortages of raw materials and wiring harnesses

The Volkswagen Group is expecting further disruption to production as a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and is considering expanding production on continents, it has said at its annual conference. 

The German automotive giant – whose revenue grew by 12.3% in 2021 despite it selling 2.3 million fewer vehicles year on year – has been heavily impacted by the war creating shortages of Ukrainian-made parts.