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VW's Cost-Cutting Push in Germany | Global News

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Volkswagen’s CEO is racing to keep factories open while slashing costs and battling fierce Chinese competition, announcing a bold move to cut car models in half—but details are scarce, sparking fears over German plants. Despite rumors, CEO Oliver Blume insists smarter solutions exist, citing a 20% drop in German factory costs last year as a “strong breakthrough,” while stressing that popularity doesn’t equal profit—efficiency and earnings remain the urgent goals. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fd23c992b3ef1301

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