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Volkswagen confirms cutting 50,000 jobs as part of its survival plan

Volkswagen confirms cutting 50,000 jobs as part of its survival planWorldPing

The Volkswagen Group has revealed a 'transformation program' that includes layoffs, potential factory closures and brand shutdowns.

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