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JLR targets savings alongside 4,000 global job cuts

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has outlined the next phase of its Reimagine strategy following an investor update at its Gaydon headquarters, setting out plans to achieve double-digit revenue growth through greater propulsion flexibility and an increased focus on North America. Read More...

Lear to cut 180 jobs in Germany

U.S. automotive supplier Lear Corporation is to cease production and logistics operations at its Gründau facility in Germany, with around 180 jobs expected to be affected. Read More...

BMW turns to voluntary cuts for 8,000 workers

The German automotive group is set to reduce its global workforce by around 8,000 employees by the end of 2027, as mounting pressure on the automotive industry forces the German manufacturer to accelerate cost-cutting measures. Read More...

Volkswagen to cut 50,000 jobs in Germany

Volkswagen plans to eliminate around 50,000 jobs in Germany by 2030 as part of a wider restructuring programme, according to CEO Oliver Blume in the company’s 2025 shareholder letter. Read More...

ILM’s top reads of 2025

As the year draws to a close, ILM Editor Megan Thomas takes a look at the stories from 2025 that resonated most with ILM’s readers. Read More...