VW warns of plant closures, forced layoffs in Germany in cost-cutting drive

A car conveyor bridge at VW's Wolfsburg plant. (VW)

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from wire reports

September 02, 2024 01:56 PM

BERLIN -- Volkswagen Group said it can no longer rule out plant closures in Germany as it seeks ways to save an extra several billions of euros at its core VW brand.

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