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The CEO of the German car-making group Volkswagen is warning that the situation at the company is "more than critical". Oliver Blume is saying that ahead of meetings with the car giant's staff. He says Volkswagen and the rest of Germany's car industry are facing "the biggest uphe
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The CEO of the German car-making group Volkswagen is warning that the situation at the company is "more than critical". Oliver Blume is saying that ahead of meetings with the car giant's staff. He says Volkswagen and the rest of Germany's car industry are facing "the biggest upheaval in their history" due to global headwinds and Chinese competition.
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Source: France 24 · FRANCE24. Published 24 Aug 2026, 10:19 am.
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