Volkswagen plans to close four factories and cut up to 100,000 jobs

Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume is reportedly preparing the most dramatic overhaul in the automaker’s history, with plans that could eliminate up to 100,000 jobs worldwide and eventually close four factories in Germany.

First covered Jun 26, 2026 · 5:46 AM PT · 2 articles

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5h CleanTechnica Volkswagen Announces Plan To Shutter Four Factories — Major changes are coming to Volkswagen Group as it struggles to adapt to high manufacturing costs and tariffs. The post Volkswagen Announces Plan To Shutter…

1d Electrek VW could cut 100,000 jobs and close 4 factories in a radical shake-up — Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume is reportedly preparing the most dramatic overhaul in the automaker’s history, with plans that could eliminate up to 100,000 jobs…

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