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Why Are the German Automakers Having Such A Hard Time? - AutoSpies Auto News

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Why Are the German Automakers Having Such A Hard Time?

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The German car industry is going through one of the most difficult periods in its recent history. Volkswagen, BMW and Mercedes-Benz are preparing large staff reductions, while sales are falling, production costs remain high, and the competition of Chinese companies is getting stronger.

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BMW, Audi or Mercedes had dominated the automobile industry with an iron fist until they brought Germany to the top of the world order. A 'trimle entente' that for decades was the main bastion of the German economy and that kept unalterable a map that seems to be dulled in the middle of 2026. For years there had been glimpses of signs that pointed to a weakening of these great brands, which began to blame the convulsive times marked by new emiss…

·Madrid, Spain
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Until recently, they were among the most sought-after people in German industry and were considered a privileged class. They managed billion-dollar projects, received high salaries, and car companies competed for them. Today, however, hundreds of unemployed managers from Volkswagen, Porsche, BMW, and Mercedes are starting to appear on the job market. And recruitment agencies admit that they cannot find suitable jobs for them.

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Cornered by the costs of the electric vehicle transition and fierce competition from Chinese automotive brands, German automotive giants Volkswagen, BMW, and Porsche have extended layoffs to management positions.

·Ankara, Türkiye
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20minutos broke the news in Madrid, Spain on Monday, August 3, 2026.
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