Porsche AG may cut up to 4,000 additional jobs, primarily in management and administration, according to Handelsblatt. The reductions would bring total job losses at the sports car maker to about 8,000, as parent Volkswagen Group prepares a sweeping restructuring that could eliminate 100,000 roles globally.
Porsche may cut an additional 4,000 jobs targeting management and administration, Handelsblatt reported, adding to 4,000 positions already eliminated through earlier measures.
"We are developing a comprehensive future plan to streamline our structure," a Porsche spokesperson said, declining to confirm the specific figure. The plan is expected by the end of July.
Porsche has already eliminated about 4,000 positions through natural attrition of 1,900 roles by 2029, non-renewal of about 2,000 fixed-term contracts, and closure of three subsidiaries affecting 500 employees. The company is also reviewing about 30 percent of capacity at its Weissach research and development base, a key engineering hub for new vehicle development.
The expanded cuts reflect deepening pressure on parent Volkswagen Group, which is planning to eliminate as many as 100,000 jobs globally and close four German plants, according to Manager Magazin. Volkswagen also plans to cut capital expenditure by about 15 percent to more than 130 billion euros over five years as it confronts the costly transition to electric vehicles and intensifying competition from Chinese automakers.
The restructuring at Porsche follows Chief Executive Officer Michael Leiters' announcement in March of additional cost-cutting measures beyond the previously disclosed plan. The company's comprehensive future plan, due by end of July, will outline further steps to reduce costs and streamline operations.
The German auto industry has lost about 50,000 jobs in 2025 alone, with suppliers including Mahle accepting pay cuts for job security through 2029. Porsche recently terminated a supplier contract with Weber Magdeburg, which subsequently filed for insolvency, affecting 140 jobs. The cuts extend across the sector, with BMW and Mercedes-Benz also reducing headcount as the industry grapples with overcapacity and slowing demand.
The job cuts show that Porsche's margin pressure extends beyond production lines into its core engineering operations. The Weissach R&D center review suggests the company is reassessing its long-term investment in new vehicle development as it navigates the costly transition to electric vehicles while demand softens. Porsche's operating margin has come under pressure from rising development costs and weaker sales in key markets including China, where luxury car demand has slowed sharply.
The expanded layoffs highlight the severity of the structural crisis facing German automakers. For Porsche holders, the restructuring shows management's urgency to protect margins as EV transition costs mount and demand weakens. Investors will watch the July announcement for details on cost savings targets and any impact on vehicle development programs. The outcome will also signal the depth of restructuring needed across the broader Volkswagen group, which faces its own existential challenges from the shift to electric mobility and competition from Tesla and Chinese EV makers.
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