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"In the last 48 hours we've seen Nissan cut 9,000 jobs, Stellantis cut jobs (again) to the tune of 1,100 at the Jeep factory in Ohio, Audi planning "thousands" of job cuts and even a Chinese company, Neta, halting production and cutting salaries while the previous social media activity of CEO Zhang Yong has suddenly stopped on Weibo and TikTok. Turns out making... and selling... cars is hard," writes Christopher Hosford, Principal at Hosford Communications Consulting. The automotive industry is facing significant challenges, as evidenced by recent job cuts at major companies like Nissan, Stellantis, and Audi. These cuts highlight the difficulties automakers are experiencing in adapting to changing consumer preferences, rising costs, and increased competition. The situation is further complicated by the global economic climate and the ongoing transition to electric vehicles. It remains to be seen how these companies will navigate these challenges and emerge from this period of uncertainty.

In the past 48 hours, we’ve seen major developments shake the global automotive landscape: 🔹 Nissan is cutting approximately 9,000 jobs globally to manage rising costs and declining sales as part of a significant restructuring effort. 🔹 Stellantis (Jeep) announced 1,100 layoffs at its Toledo, Ohio plant, impacting production as the company adjusts inventory levels across North America. 🔹 Audi is planning “thousands” of job cuts outside production as part of its streamlining strategy to address financial pressures. 🔹 Neta—a Chinese EV maker—has reportedly halted production and implemented salary cuts, with CEO Zhang Yong going silent on social media, sparking concerns about the company’s future. These announcements reflect the tough realities faced by the auto industry today, where both production and demand challenges are reshaping how companies operate. #automotive #manufacturing #industrynews #jobcuts #restructuring #automakers

🚨 Volkswagen at a Crossroads: Factory Closures and Job Cuts Ahead? 🚨 Volkswagen Group is facing one of its toughest years yet in 2024, with potential factory closures and job cuts looming. In this video, we break down VW’s financial struggles and the critical challenges they must overcome to stay competitive. In this video, we cover: 📉 Financial Breakdown – Revenues are up, but shrinking profits are raising alarms. What’s behind VW’s financial slump? ⚡️ The EV Transition – Can VW survive the costly shift to electric vehicles as margins shrink? 🚗 Scandals – From Dieselgate to ongoing controversies, how has VW’s reputation been impacted? 🏭 Business Model Pressure – Is Volkswagen’s multi-brand strategy sustainable in this new era of auto manufacturing? With stock prices down over 20% and a €793 million cash outflow, Volkswagen is in a race to adapt. Will they bounce back or face a serious decline? 🚘💥 📽️ https://lnkd.in/dP36NuBt Join the conversation: What do you think is next for VW? Let us know your thoughts below! #Volkswagen #AutoIndustry #FactoryClosures #EVTransition #BusinessStrategy #Dieselgate #FinancialStruggles #VWStock #ElectricVehicles #AutomotiveNews #FutureOfCars #CorporateChallenges #Porsche

🚗 Nissan to Cut 9,000 Jobs Amid Industry Challenges 📖 READ MORE - Link in Bio. 🔍 Facing economic pressures and internal struggles, Nissan has announced plans to slash 9,000 jobs and scale back manufacturing. Get the full story and insights with SFL Media. 💼 Post Hashtags: #Nissan #AutoIndustry #JobCuts #SFLMedia #BreakingNews #EconomicChallenges #ManufacturingNews #Automotive

Stellantis has reduced employee head count by 15.5%, or roughly 47,500 employees, between December 2019 and the end of 2023, including a 14.5% reduction in North America, according to public filings. That doesn't include further head count reductions and layoffs this year. The automaker had only about 11,000 U.S. salaried employees at the end of last year. That compared with 53,000 at General Motors and 28,000 at Ford. The reductions have occurred as Stellantis has attempted to outsource many engineering efforts to lower-cost countries such as Brazil, India and Mexico, according to several people familiar with the moves. https://lnkd.in/gwg--ZtD

Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis plan to slash thousands from their workforce in the coming months. Volkswagen has announced plans to shutter three of its factories in Germany, which could come with massive layoffs.

Ford to Cut 2,900 Jobs in Germany The job cuts at Ford’s Cologne, Germany, plant are part of the automaker’s major restructuring in Europe. http://spr.ly/6040svQZY #Automotive #AutomotiveTechnology #IndustryNews