The Guardian
VW Proposes to Slash Up to 100,000 Jobs, Union Promises to Make Life Difficult
Volkswagen wants to cut up to 100,000 jobs and close four German plants; unions are not amused and plan protests.
2026-07-09
The Guardian
2026-05-27
BBC World
Global Carmakers Realize Competing With China Is Like Bringing a Knife to a Tesla Gunfight
Western, Japanese and European automakers watch in horror as China races ahead in EVs, batteries and software - and they're paying billions just to catch up.
2026-05-08
The Guardian
Toyota Takes £3bn Iran War Tax Hike, Blames 'Unable to Absorb' Middle East Chaos
Toyota takes a £3bn hit from the Iran war, citing soaring materials costs and lost sales, and warns profits will keep falling.
The Good Times
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