Volkswagen reportedly plans to cut 100,000 jobs
THE SO WHAT
A reported 100,000-job cut—around 15% of VW’s workforce and potential plant closures—shows how brutally fast Europe’s auto labor model is colliding with EV and software realities. If you’re in the mobility supply chain, assume consolidation and renegotiated contracts, and diversify exposure away from single-OEM dependence.
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