Daimler has reportedly cancelled short-time working at its Rastatt plant due to increasing demand for small cars.
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Reports in Germany say that the Sindelfingen site will also be switched partly to full-time work as well.
The Rastatt plant makes the A-Class and B-Class models. Short-time working was introduced at the beginning of the year to prevent stockpiling as car demand in Europe collapsed.
However, Germany’s car market has seen a resurgence since on the back of an EUR2,500 scrappage incentive. In April, Germany’s car market was 19% ahead of last year.
