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Volkswagen to cut 50,000 jobs in major restructuring plan

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Volkswagen Group has announced its "Future Plan 2030," a significant restructuring initiative aimed at improving its operating margin to nine percent by 2030. This plan involves cutting approximately 50,000 jobs across its workforce, citing increased global competition, shifting demand, and technological changes in the automotive sector. Additionally, the company is evaluating the repurposing or closure of underutilized European factories and intends to reduce its model range by half to streamline production and focus on higher-volume vehicles. AI

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COVERAGE [2]

  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Mariella Moon) ·

    Volkswagen confirms cutting 50,000 jobs as part of its survival plan

    The Volkswagen Group has revealed a 'transformation program' that includes layoffs, potential factory closures and brand shutdowns.

  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Volkswagen confirms cutting 50,000 jobs as part of its survival plan The Volkswagen Group has revealed a 'transformation program' that includes layoffs, potenti

    Volkswagen confirms cutting 50,000 jobs as part of its survival plan The Volkswagen Group has revealed a 'transformation program' that includes layoffs, potential factory closures and brand shutdowns. https://www. engadget.com/2250927/volkswage n-confirms-future-plan-2030-50000-j…

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