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Range Rover and Defender in front of a Jaguar Land Rover site as a symbol of the British manufacturer’s cost-cutting drive

Industry, New Cars September 7, 2026

Jaguar Land Rover offers voluntary exits as part of cost-cutting drive

Jaguar Land Rover is tightening its cost-cutting drive: Voluntary severance programs are intended to help reduce costs. Up to 4,000 jobs are being discussed, while China, tariffs and new competitors are increasing the pressure.

Volkswagen vehicles on a factory site in Germany in front of a large assembly hall

Industry, Electric Vehicles September 3, 2026

Volkswagen crisis plan could affect four German plants

Volkswagen is facing a deep cost-cutting drive: A crisis plan under discussion envisages possible plant closures in Germany and the elimination of thousands of jobs. For buyers, employees, dealers and suppliers, this would be more than an internal cost measure.

Volkswagen Group vehicles parked outside a modern factory building

Industry, Electric Vehicles, Technology July 15, 2026

Volkswagen Group memo signals possible deeper job cuts

A reported internal memo from CEO Oliver Blume raises the possibility of 50,000 additional job reductions, underscoring the pressure on Europe’s largest automaker as it funds its EV and software transition.

Industry, Electric Vehicles June 20, 2026

Volkswagen’s 28,000-Job Cut Shows How Deep Europe’s Auto Reset Has Become

Volkswagen is moving to reduce its workforce by 28,000 roles as Germany’s largest automaker confronts higher costs, tougher competition, and the expensive shift toward electric vehicles.