European Automakers Face Make-or-Break Moment: Industry Leaders Call for Radical Overhaul In a stark warning to the European automotive sector, VDA President Hildegard Müller has urged the industry's top players to undergo a significant restructuring effort. Müller's call to action, which includes job cuts and plant closures, is aimed at helping European automakers regain their competitiveness in a rapidly changing global market. With the rise of electric vehicles and shifting consumer preferences, the industry is under pressure to adapt and innovate. The VDA's proposal is likely to spark debate among industry stakeholders, but one thing is clear: the future of European automakers hangs in the balance.
VDA President Hildegard Müller says European automakers must undergo significant restructuring, including job cuts and plant closures, to regain competitiveness.