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by December 3, 2024
written by December 3, 2024

(Reuters) -A slew of automotive companies across Europe have announced plant closures and big layoffs recently as they struggle with weak demand, high costs, competition from China and a slower-than-expected transition to electric vehicles.

Below are layoffs and site closures announced in recent months (latest first):

FEINTOOL

Switzerland’s automotive supplier Feintool on Dec. 3 announced it will close one of its sites in Germany and lay off as many as 200 people.

VALEO

French car parts supplier Valeo (EPA:VLOF) will cut around 1,000 jobs in Europe, sources told Reuters on Nov. 27, adding that the restructuring push will result in the closure of two French plants.

STELLANTIS

Carmaker Stellantis (NYSE:STLA) on Nov. 26 announced plans to shut its Vauxhall van factory in Luton, England, putting more than 1,000 jobs at risk.

It has repeatedly halted assembly operations at its main plant in Italy’s Mirafiori due to low demand, in particular for the electric version of Fiat (BIT:STLAM) 500.

The company said it had no plans to shut plants in Italy.

BOSCH

Bosch (NS:BOSH), the world’s biggest auto parts supplier, plans to cut 5,500 jobs by 2032 in its cross-domain computer solutions and steering divisions, mostly at German sites, and reduce work hours for some employees, it said on Nov. 22.

FORD

U.S. automaker Ford (NYSE:F) on Nov. 20 said it would cut 4,000 jobs, primarily in Germany and Britain, representing 14% of its European workforce.

MICHELIN

French tire maker Michelin (EPA:MICP) will shut two sites in western France, affecting about 1,250 jobs, it said on Nov. 5.

SCHAEFFLER

German machine and car parts maker Schaeffler: The , hit by weak demand from auto and industrial clients, said on Nov. 5 it planned to cut 4,700 jobs, mostly in Germany.

The restructuring effort would also include closures of the production facilities in Austria and Britain.

VOLKSWAGEN

Volkswagen (ETR:VOWG_p), Europe’s top carmaker, has threatened thousands of job cuts and potential plant closures in Germany as it embarks on tough talks with unions over the cost-cutting push.

On July 9, it put on sale its 3,000-people-strong Brussels site for premium brand Audi due to low demand for its higher-end electric cars.

DAIMLER TRUCK

Daimler (OTC:MBGAF) Truck, the world’s largest truckmaker, said on Aug. 1 it will cut hours and impose a job freeze for employees in its truck-making business in Germany.

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