German automakers cut thousands of jobs amid Chinese competition

Major German automotive companies including BMW, Volkswagen, Porsche, and Mercedes-Benz are implementing significant workforce reductions in response to competitive pressure from Chinese rivals. BMW is cutting up to 8,000 jobs by end of 2027 through a voluntary redundancy program targeting administrative and research and development staff.

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