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BMW: 8,000 jobs cut

July 29, 2026DEAutomotiveBMW

BMW has announced plans to cut around 8,000 jobs as part of a voluntary redundancy program targeting administrative and development roles. The company aims to generate significant cost savings amid pressures from weaker business conditions, particularly in China. The program is set to begin in October 2026 and is expected to be the largest of its kind in BMW's history.

Conservative

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Core Estimate

1,200

Upper Bound

2,800

Sources

PrimaryEuronewsJuly 29, 2026

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