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Volkswagen to slash model lineup by 50% in major efficiency drive

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Volkswagen Group is initiating a significant overhaul to streamline its operations and reduce its model lineup by up to 50%. This strategic shift aims to enhance efficiency and focus on the most profitable market segments, with a goal of becoming the most attractive automotive company by 2030. The company plans to consolidate its technology divisions and reduce production capacity to nine million vehicles annually, a move that comes amidst reports of potential job cuts and factory closures, prompting protests from the IG Metall union. AI

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Volkswagen to slash model lineup by 50% in major efficiency drive

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Matt Tate) ·

    Volkswagen will dramatically shrink its model lineup and factory footprint

    It follows reports of 100,000 jobs being under threat at the German automaker.

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