Episode

Volkswagen Is Cutting 28,000 Jobs As Germany’s Auto Giant Shrinks To Survive

Podcast: Autoblog News
Published: Jun 17, 2026
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Summary

The broader European manufacturing landscape is shifting rapidly as Germany's auto industry faces a systemic decline driven by high energy costs, intense regulatory pressure, and aggressive foreign competition. Even Volkswagen, long considered the untouchable backbone of global automotive ...