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BMW plans to cut up to 8,000 jobs in Germany
BMW plans to cut up to 8,000 jobs in Germany, mainly in administration and development, while leaving production operations unaffected. According to The Guardian, the carmaker has agreed a voluntary redundancy programme with employee representatives. BMW points to technological change in the automotive industry, geopolitical uncertainty, shifting markets and developments in China. Volkswagen has confirmed plans for up to 100,000 job cuts, while Porsche expects 9,000 departures by 2035. Porsche’s Chinese sales fell 30% in the first half of 2026, and Aston Martin reported a £154 million first-half loss.