Europe's mass-market carmakers under 'enormous pressure', Volkswagen CEO says
Blume said Europe’s mass-market carmakers need stronger policy support as Volkswagen pursues job cuts, possible factory closures and a broader turnaround.
- Volkswagen Chief Executive Oliver Blume stated that Europe's high-volume, mass-market carmakers are under "enormous pressure" due to aggressive price competition from Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers and high domestic operating costs.
- Speaking at an industry event alongside the Paris Motor Show, Blume emphasized that high-volume carmakers operate on thin profit margins that are increasingly unsustainable without political support and flexible regional regulations.
- The European automotive sector is urging policymakers to introduce incentives for local manufacturing and adjust emissions compliance timelines to protect the continent's industrial job base.
- The warnings coincide with major European brands—including Volkswagen, Stellantis, and Renault—unveiling affordable new EV models to regain market share amid rising fuel prices and cheaper imports.
- The competitive strain comes as Volkswagen proceeds with significant internal restructuring, including cost-cutting measures, potential factory closures, and labor negotiations across its European operations.
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