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 push to streamline operations amid shifting market demands and financial pressures. Industry analysts suggest the closures could reshape Volkswagen’s manufacturing footprint, though details on which plants will be affected remain unclear. The decision underscores the company’s broader efforts to adapt to long-term challenges in the automotive sector.


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.