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According to Deutsche Welle, the struggling German carmaker, Volkswagen, plans to cut up to 100,000 jobs from its 630,000-strong workforce.
Analysis & context
Analysis & Context
Analytically, Volkswagen faces significant challenges in the traditional car market, where new competition from electric vehicle companies like Tesla in the Chinese market is putting pressure on it. The increasing shift towards electric vehicles is threatening traditional companies, especially those with large workforces and higher costs. In a broader context, Volkswagen's plans to cut jobs reflect fundamental changes in the global automotive industry.
The struggling German carmaker plans to cut up to 100,000 jobs from its 630,000-strong workforce. How did VW's headcount get so bloated, and will the cuts be enough to survive the Chinese EV onslaught?
