Volkswagen’s management board has announced plans to shut down four production facilities in Germany by 2034 as part of a sweeping cost-cutting strategy led by CEO Oliver Blume. The move reflects the automaker’s efforts to streamline operations amid shifting market demands and financial pressures. Industry publication WirtschaftsWoche first reported the decision, signaling deeper restructuring ahead for the company. Details on which plants will close and how this aligns with VW’s electric vehicle transition remain unclear.


VW Group's management board plans to close four German plants by 2034, business outlet WirtschaftsWoche reported, as CEO Oliver Blume pushes radical cost cuts.