Volkswagen now wants to close four German factories, taking its total layoffs to almost 100,000

26 June 2026
If this happens, it will be the biggest restructuring in the company's history.

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Blume could save major $ by limiting the many redundant logos on VW, Audi, and Porsche vehicles. Only zero or one logo should be allowed on the interior, and zero or one logo on the exterior. Fewer is better, but absolutely no more. Just think of the savings on inventory parts, tooling costs, production yield, paint, assembly, time to market, and procurement.

Then open source components to the world. Costs would drop dramatically.

More than 2 years ago, i ptrdictrd that tariffs measures from the EU against China would not work because they will buy european factories. My guess about buyers: BYD, Xiaomi, MG.
Within 7-8 years, the automotive industry in Europe will be entirely owned by chinese companies.

  • Anonymous

going to have massive ripple effects. second and third order consequences.
why did euros vote to start a trade war when they are experiencing an energy crunch?
euros can't even afford air conditioning when gulf arabs air condition outdoor plazas.

  • Anonymous

Ouch. This will hurt.
The workers union can fight It, but at best It just wont be that drastic.

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