# German automotive crisis: strikes and job cuts at Schaeffler

> The report covers the worsening crisis in the German automotive industry, marked by strike threats, deteriorating results, declining production and restructurings. Automotive supplier Schaeffler announces the cutting of 3,460 jobs in Europe, while Audi employees mobilize and the press mentions bankruptcies and site closures. These difficulties are presented as linked to high costs, weak demand and foreign competition, with sales in China and trade tensions in the United States. The sub-events are mainly focused on Germany, with a European scope for Schaeffler (Germany, Belgium, Slovakia) and references to China and the United States.

**In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 14 events involving Volkswagen, BMW, Mercedes-Benz and 3 more, in 5 countries (Allemagne, Belgique, Chine and 2 more), followed from 31 October 2026 to 4 November 2026. 92 articles from 23 sources (plants, jobs and earnings); last updated on 4 November 2026 at 17:59. Figures reported: 326 vehicles, 3500 jobs.

- Status: ongoing
- Scope: International
- Category: Plants, jobs and earnings
- Countries: Allemagne, Belgique, Chine, Slovaquie, États-Unis
- Brands: Volkswagen, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Schaeffler, Volkswagen Group
- First detected: 31 October 2026 at 04:00
- Updated: 4 November 2026 at 17:59
- Web page: https://mecapress.com/stories/164-german-automotive-crisis-strikes-and-job-cuts-at-schaeffler

## National stories (9)

- Germany — 5 country-specific events, 52 articles
- United States — 0 country-specific event, 8 articles
- France — 0 country-specific event, 8 articles
- China — 0 country-specific event, 6 articles
- Spain — 0 country-specific event, 3 articles
- United Kingdom — 0 country-specific event, 3 articles
- Vietnam — 0 country-specific event, 2 articles
- Canada — 0 country-specific event, 2 articles
- Italy — 0 country-specific event, 2 articles

## Reported figures

- €300 million
- 300 millions d'euros
- 300 Millionen Euro

## What is established

_“Confirmed” = reported by at least two independent outlets (outlets of the same group count as one). AI cross-check of the collected headlines and extracts._

**Confirmed by several sources**

- Schaeffler announces approximately 3,460 job cuts in Europe, including 2,660 in Germany and 800 in the rest of Europe. (14 independent sources: [electrive.com](https://www.electrive.com/2026/11/03/schaeffler-to-cut-almost-3500-jobs/), [Daily Sabah](https://news.google.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?oc=5), [Yahoo Finance](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirgFBVV95cUxQMkJqX2wwcF9zeVEwX2xUMHhwQlg3eXV5MjhoOG9MWFZNMnkxWDBGeThuSFZsZWFVOE9lc1lhbTNhWHdOVzZZbHM3TUdVbXA2WHRSSWZxcFR0Q05BUXZWZm9XbTd0RVhJTm5mU2lFTVloUk1IS2w3ZG8tU1M4Y1ZHcjNIdGNXcmxxbnNVYjl2am5MMEo3dTVvYUZxUlZIZGlPMG1qejQ0dkZVbU5pTEE?oc=5), [hdmotori.it](https://www.hdmotori.it/schaeffler-annuncia-3460-esuberi/), [CNBC](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMicEFVX3lxTE54Zk1NMUtleWR4ZnE1Rm9sRnBGcXZfMUhLTE42bV9YMWw4ck5PWDVVd0JPWVQybFRQMUNxSm9wejFQVFdsbG9XUFBmdlJMS21DTjBIa1J0d2pTQllvc2tpNGlObW1BaF9YZmgtQ1RFWk3SAXZBVV95cUxQYkVYdGI4X1djU1V3dXVFbElUYTQwbGRxT2J4aGxoMGgtY2xTWUpVTm8yVU9FUUNIa1JKUFRLd3gxUHhEWE4zcXhTbS1yNUNZa1Atc0Y0QjlCUHV6Z253ZnNkSVpLcmhPZkdjLXdaZE5pSWJwY3R3?oc=5), [El Economista](https://news.google.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?oc=5), [L'Auto-Journal](https://www.autojournal.fr/actu/schaeffler-supprimer-milliers-postes-europe-430275.html?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=unknown), [新浪财经](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMihwFBVV95cUxPdXFmNS1JZlBGMmZJZi16RkVXQ3FzblJtYXFNSTVuZk9GVjl5bDIxQ2c0RXktd2ZDbXNiWk9qZXAyUjBBZE1rSGpFRXZJNjZFRS1wNWpIcWhCcHNldVdWN0JfZVdFN0pMN1NLU2dMVEg4VjV5YW9VMkxvWVlmbEtNSGZhT25hZkk?oc=5), [搜狐网](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiVkFVX3lxTE5DN3NabGg4Q1lXTFNfZy12UW1ydy1YQkpwQXBFMW5CTmg1T19RblY0c2JwdDNGLWFBV3BRc1lmRTZFR1psSXBvR0xXUnlISkpaSkhXc1NR?oc=5), [Diariomotor](https://www.diariomotor.com/noticia/schaeffler-anuncia-cierre-cinco-centros-mas-despidos/), [汽车之家](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiW0FVX3lxTE1RQUJqVmlsNUQ5REpTZnZoZUlaZnBHOUwwY0F3REhBSnFYWFl5RWt5TXJrNkJQZ3lPUFA2dV9rTUdVaXN3UjZMYmNGejZnUW5oYWZUbzNDY1RONVE?oc=5), [news.dealershipguy.com](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMivgFBVV95cUxNS2VfUzdXTE9OVnhGNHhIUzRYWHBjWHpZQ2wwc2NMNXhPQ0c5WGZvcTViLUpVUjB0YXBHbS1NbVhVMmNtbDBSWkZqZXltTXRSejk3VGxEN2VsS3dKUU1MOEFaajBYLUtXY2VTdG0ybEE4dU0tcnZoMWJvanBkR2l1U2VEYXVMTnV2ZVg3ZjRwRVduMzJ2U2dOTDkyNGxCSXZHWFNTUHdSUGZ5Rml6WWlPSEpyWW0xZEFkRC1oZjF3?oc=5), [Le Revenu](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirgFBVV95cUxOMjRYLU1SSVAtc0E5bGNocWxuc1VTTklRX0NGRmxGLVBXTmo1UHVlVUdqY1ZjYkFqYk1iejU1WlJaSHVPai1EaERYNnBFZkpoNzBjQTRpeGtqVVNJTmZGTjFBT0xOdEg4VTU4N1oyZXZ0YjV3N3RDUzRhN01Vdnd5UExfSmRvTzBzdVhoalg5dlBhRnNLNnI0QnlqUkdyN2RSNEU2OHJ6dk5OQTBqSGc?oc=5), [Auto Plus](https://www.autoplus.fr/actualite/cet-equipementier-supprime-3-460-emplois-en-europe-et-ferme-5-usines-1474656.html?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=unknown))
- Schaeffler plans to close five sites in Europe, including four in Germany (Dortmund, Morbach, Berlin, Schwalbach) and one in Belgium. (7 independent sources: [Yahoo Finance](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirgFBVV95cUxQMkJqX2wwcF9zeVEwX2xUMHhwQlg3eXV5MjhoOG9MWFZNMnkxWDBGeThuSFZsZWFVOE9lc1lhbTNhWHdOVzZZbHM3TUdVbXA2WHRSSWZxcFR0Q05BUXZWZm9XbTd0RVhJTm5mU2lFTVloUk1IS2w3ZG8tU1M4Y1ZHcjNIdGNXcmxxbnNVYjl2am5MMEo3dTVvYUZxUlZIZGlPMG1qejQ0dkZVbU5pTEE?oc=5), [hdmotori.it](https://www.hdmotori.it/schaeffler-annuncia-3460-esuberi/), [L'Auto-Journal](https://www.autojournal.fr/actu/schaeffler-supprimer-milliers-postes-europe-430275.html?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=unknown), [kfz-betrieb.vogel.de](https://www.kfz-betrieb.vogel.de/schaeffler-streicht-tausende-jobs-und-schliesst-werke-a-5281276e682ead2c34b3b905c859f0a1/), [汽车之家](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiW0FVX3lxTE1RQUJqVmlsNUQ5REpTZnZoZUlaZnBHOUwwY0F3REhBSnFYWFl5RWt5TXJrNkJQZ3lPUFA2dV9rTUdVaXN3UjZMYmNGejZnUW5oYWZUbzNDY1RONVE?oc=5), [news.dealershipguy.com](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMivgFBVV95cUxNS2VfUzdXTE9OVnhGNHhIUzRYWHBjWHpZQ2wwc2NMNXhPQ0c5WGZvcTViLUpVUjB0YXBHbS1NbVhVMmNtbDBSWkZqZXltTXRSejk3VGxEN2VsS3dKUU1MOEFaajBYLUtXY2VTdG0ybEE4dU0tcnZoMWJvanBkR2l1U2VEYXVMTnV2ZVg3ZjRwRVduMzJ2U2dOTDkyNGxCSXZHWFNTUHdSUGZ5Rml6WWlPSEpyWW0xZEFkRC1oZjF3?oc=5), [Auto Plus](https://www.autoplus.fr/actualite/cet-equipementier-supprime-3-460-emplois-en-europe-et-ferme-5-usines-1474656.html?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=unknown))
- Business confidence in the German automotive industry improved in October, with the Ifo index reaching -4.1 points. (4 independent sources: [ad-hoc-news.de](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirAFBVV95cUxQd2ZfMmZSemZpQmxxZ1F4VlFzT0VzU0w2WGtnaEdxOE1sb3p1N2lfcUlzc2lYaGQ1WXZKbXRlMUJoQUtaSTVub2ZIdkc3UEMzSncybXlwbnBzQWlfZzlWQUtvOTFySV9URERGbEdCYlB2T1RPVFhTbjlna0t6ZERHV3FLdmZDbmYySk44QWdaUEVBOElKNUpKY3dNOEVuLW5NdHBNbHNubFk5aE0z?oc=5), [www.marketscreener.com](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi9wFBVV95cUxQdk9mSC1TUG5pbGFsajJkN25ad25XVlNuUkNKeHlPYzJSeGUyMmpPcjFxNm45LUdKaW9EalNxVy16WUduZ1d3N3BkSzRQNkJ4ZmN6NEJOclA0TERyajJVM1pnd0RMX3lRNS1tSjRZRTFpSUxZbWtJU3lmZEN2QXNXZFBzVnNYZG01WE9ZVVl4S29wYUwwaUhuRnl1V2F2UEdMLTVEUDUwMmJXQXpvQW1vaF8tVE5nTlZaaHZ1R091cXoyVjNSQmtGMlc3U2JDWTBQaVRxZl9NTVJySV9NRTg0VEZzbmNjdElmc1pOT0NYdkNkbkttMWdV?oc=5), [EU-Schwerbehinderung](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi2AFBVV95cUxPY2toOUpobXVvNFpaSE1qVGhuRm84XzNDcW9KbkZubWZkVVZiX0xaWS1ITnFxSVI4RDBZMzVlMUNTZTFfcDhLSG9zRUU2aU1KRUhJa3Bac1BQZWtWSWxhRnYwTDBhaTRELWUwR0FmTGIzTTlXOWZRTkJXZ0h4d1hfN2hIX2NVbEE1N0I5RzFwZEQwemQ0bmpCSHg3VG1KUDYwM2lybXdzdERyX3d2NldDRkFxcjhDSHpYbGJMbzFZVG9yYm1ORGplZ01lM0RoWURrN095UVVlVkI?oc=5), [trading-house.net](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiogFBVV95cUxQSl9NaDR0TjdqVnhGYTl2T2pWUTdMakxoZVo3V2pJbm05REJXaVpEUnZfSlliYlBMb0xsTGprMWpPT3l2bDVOWS1CQ1haTEdVQk5sMUVYbWphNmc0bXFUbG5UdER1SW9XVlduYk5zMmxTSV9kNjRuUW5CeXZJVHdJUEgxQ1kwbEFmdjZ5cTRGdTZSdE80dmYwMDBhdkM2RE5iNlE?oc=5))
- Schaeffler is considering developing a defense business. (3 independent sources: [CNBC](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMicEFVX3lxTE54Zk1NMUtleWR4ZnE1Rm9sRnBGcXZfMUhLTE42bV9YMWw4ck5PWDVVd0JPWVQybFRQMUNxSm9wejFQVFdsbG9XUFBmdlJMS21DTjBIa1J0d2pTQllvc2tpNGlObW1BaF9YZmgtQ1RFWk3SAXZBVV95cUxQYkVYdGI4X1djU1V3dXVFbElUYTQwbGRxT2J4aGxoMGgtY2xTWUpVTm8yVU9FUUNIa1JKUFRLd3gxUHhEWE4zcXhTbS1yNUNZa1Atc0Y0QjlCUHV6Z253ZnNkSVpLcmhPZkdjLXdaZE5pSWJwY3R3?oc=5), [新浪财经](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMihwFBVV95cUxPdXFmNS1JZlBGMmZJZi16RkVXQ3FzblJtYXFNSTVuZk9GVjl5bDIxQ2c0RXktd2ZDbXNiWk9qZXAyUjBBZE1rSGpFRXZJNjZFRS1wNWpIcWhCcHNldVdWN0JfZVdFN0pMN1NLU2dMVEg4VjV5YW9VMkxvWVlmbEtNSGZhT25hZkk?oc=5), [搜狐网](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiVkFVX3lxTE5DN3NabGg4Q1lXTFNfZy12UW1ydy1YQkpwQXBFMW5CTmg1T19RblY0c2JwdDNGLWFBV3BRc1lmRTZFR1psSXBvR0xXUnlISkpaSkhXc1NR?oc=5))
- German carmakers are facing a collapse in profits and difficulties in China and the United States. (2 independent sources: [Yahoo Finance](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimwFBVV95cUxON0VNdTBZd3U3SFl6TE9fZ3lrOWNnZnhaX05TYXl2WmNUWlBfU3dtWjRaX1pfR01JU0dFaXhPQnlYc2F3LXpiWkdBVXhuOUFtSVNBcTd4S3M3dEpuc2VQTm90c0FXUmhNeUJvUGVyQVJHbm45VVZnTlljV3U0QXhjaDdjOGU1aHpxeVVsQUZvY3FMVnVfaFhHLWx4aw?oc=5), [Frankenpost](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMivAFBVV95cUxPSUx5a3YyYU96ZUdXbmxEYll0ZEdIc2h1MGFsOENWLXNvRlJkVjZqc2hnZEVuYVhXTFZyN2dPdG9VVHpubEhsWGI2TjB4cV9rUTZnblgtb3k1SkNnRVl5T01YT0J3Zk5lYjRZYjRkM0d2R191WGlPVTJ6ZGZ2eTJIMDk1Zm9BRWpkektHakstMGxGY19ITVJfZzJta1BHN1RXU1VKZ2V0MDJXM1VKMXBHOTlHdlFiSk5zbXNDdQ?oc=5))

**Sources disagree**

- Total number of cuts: 3,460 jobs according to [Daily Sabah](https://news.google.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?oc=5), [Yahoo Finance](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirgFBVV95cUxQMkJqX2wwcF9zeVEwX2xUMHhwQlg3eXV5MjhoOG9MWFZNMnkxWDBGeThuSFZsZWFVOE9lc1lhbTNhWHdOVzZZbHM3TUdVbXA2WHRSSWZxcFR0Q05BUXZWZm9XbTd0RVhJTm5mU2lFTVloUk1IS2w3ZG8tU1M4Y1ZHcjNIdGNXcmxxbnNVYjl2am5MMEo3dTVvYUZxUlZIZGlPMG1qejQ0dkZVbU5pTEE?oc=5), [hdmotori.it](https://www.hdmotori.it/schaeffler-annuncia-3460-esuberi/), [CNBC](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMicEFVX3lxTE54Zk1NMUtleWR4ZnE1Rm9sRnBGcXZfMUhLTE42bV9YMWw4ck5PWDVVd0JPWVQybFRQMUNxSm9wejFQVFdsbG9XUFBmdlJMS21DTjBIa1J0d2pTQllvc2tpNGlObW1BaF9YZmgtQ1RFWk3SAXZBVV95cUxQYkVYdGI4X1djU1V3dXVFbElUYTQwbGRxT2J4aGxoMGgtY2xTWUpVTm8yVU9FUUNIa1JKUFRLd3gxUHhEWE4zcXhTbS1yNUNZa1Atc0Y0QjlCUHV6Z253ZnNkSVpLcmhPZkdjLXdaZE5pSWJwY3R3?oc=5), [El Economista](https://news.google.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?oc=5), [L'Auto-Journal](https://www.autojournal.fr/actu/schaeffler-supprimer-milliers-postes-europe-430275.html?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=unknown), [新浪财经](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMihwFBVV95cUxPdXFmNS1JZlBGMmZJZi16RkVXQ3FzblJtYXFNSTVuZk9GVjl5bDIxQ2c0RXktd2ZDbXNiWk9qZXAyUjBBZE1rSGpFRXZJNjZFRS1wNWpIcWhCcHNldVdWN0JfZVdFN0pMN1NLU2dMVEg4VjV5YW9VMkxvWVlmbEtNSGZhT25hZkk?oc=5), [搜狐网](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiVkFVX3lxTE5DN3NabGg4Q1lXTFNfZy12UW1ydy1YQkpwQXBFMW5CTmg1T19RblY0c2JwdDNGLWFBV3BRc1lmRTZFR1psSXBvR0xXUnlISkpaSkhXc1NR?oc=5), [Diariomotor](https://www.diariomotor.com/noticia/schaeffler-anuncia-cierre-cinco-centros-mas-despidos/), [汽车之家](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiW0FVX3lxTE1RQUJqVmlsNUQ5REpTZnZoZUlaZnBHOUwwY0F3REhBSnFYWFl5RWt5TXJrNkJQZ3lPUFA2dV9rTUdVaXN3UjZMYmNGejZnUW5oYWZUbzNDY1RONVE?oc=5), [news.dealershipguy.com](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMivgFBVV95cUxNS2VfUzdXTE9OVnhGNHhIUzRYWHBjWHpZQ2wwc2NMNXhPQ0c5WGZvcTViLUpVUjB0YXBHbS1NbVhVMmNtbDBSWkZqZXltTXRSejk3VGxEN2VsS3dKUU1MOEFaajBYLUtXY2VTdG0ybEE4dU0tcnZoMWJvanBkR2l1U2VEYXVMTnV2ZVg3ZjRwRVduMzJ2U2dOTDkyNGxCSXZHWFNTUHdSUGZ5Rml6WWlPSEpyWW0xZEFkRC1oZjF3?oc=5), [Le Revenu](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirgFBVV95cUxOMjRYLU1SSVAtc0E5bGNocWxuc1VTTklRX0NGRmxGLVBXTmo1UHVlVUdqY1ZjYkFqYk1iejU1WlJaSHVPai1EaERYNnBFZkpoNzBjQTRpeGtqVVNJTmZGTjFBT0xOdEg4VTU4N1oyZXZ0YjV3N3RDUzRhN01Vdnd5UExfSmRvTzBzdVhoalg5dlBhRnNLNnI0QnlqUkdyN2RSNEU2OHJ6dk5OQTBqSGc?oc=5), [Auto Plus](https://www.autoplus.fr/actualite/cet-equipementier-supprime-3-460-emplois-en-europe-et-ferme-5-usines-1474656.html?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=unknown) ; around 3,500 jobs according to [electrive.com](https://www.electrive.com/2026/11/03/schaeffler-to-cut-almost-3500-jobs/), [Les Echos](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi6gFBVV95cUxNOGtGLTE5cGFVTnVQZkxRQ3lndEk5OGh0QkF0LXJwajBwX2d5dXVQT3RFQVZLdDJEeURYZEx1UjNzWloyTVZXclI3RTZNQ2JRbHhaZkFiMUhfbWF3Zk9DVlJGMHp5aEpTbzViU2U5a1JBcUlqRkV4MkkwZV8tam5VZy0zdG5QdTl5X3NJendmT0YwV0JkQnlJOEJyM200U0EyeG45U0JVWkx0NzZpYVRvbnhNQW1NU0RULVpNQUNIeGprMUNJSjlxeFV5bEZfUTJDdlFHazc0bVhxbHVPRGZ4aHRUY3ZLdFVXTFE?oc=5)

**Single source so far**

- Around 270 jobs in Berlin are threatened at Schaeffler. (according to [Berliner Zeitung](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiygFBVV95cUxQdm9HT2hnbVluZW1pcC1ILWQ2RDVNZm15ZjIzOUpHOEQ5Z294a0tRa3Q2Vzd5c2FYS2RtVXhqTUlDajI2Wk9PbkZCLXFZMkFsT2ViTFFJbHY1VWo3RkNURWF2Zk1fZ3pYOGpWQWtqci1pSmJFNkZteTFTdDRvaWZtSThoRktZNDNkWFE2SWYwUWdHQ3l6elM2UlJCdFoyTzNxN0diLXNUR0x4OUxCdkJtVVBBN3ZibEJMR2hWZU9rTWlLZ0NubE1ydGVn?oc=5))
- The plan aims for around 300 million euros in annual savings. (according to [electrive.com](https://www.electrive.com/2026/11/03/schaeffler-to-cut-almost-3500-jobs/))
- IG Metall is leading strikes at Audi and Mercedes and is demanding a 5% pay rise, against 1.3% proposed by employers. (according to [凤凰网](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiUkFVX3lxTFBVb0hKcmRyVlNNS1lkeURyc1E4M05IT0xBblE5NXloaHVZMFdsQTQtOWRYZzZHeDVPaUdNUWpIWU40LTJPd0VrOVhvZ0VBeU4tSlE?oc=5))
- The VDA association reports that German passenger car production fell 7% in October, to 326,300 units. (according to [新浪财经](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiS0FVX3lxTE5KYjZqYjlWVnBtVThPSE1NVklxbmJPWUZPbGs2S203OHRsMUZMTi1XNk5PaFkzSVlwUV95VU1xV2w1YmRYV1JXZ1d1QQ?oc=5))
- Schaeffler plans to cut hundreds of jobs in Slovakia. (according to [The Slovak Spectator](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirAFBVV95cUxNWmFlN3hQYU03REFBN1g3TVNBenlTWEphaXJIbjl0MUhsd0U3blFycWJzTlg1dFd4ems1R1c1cUZlWXZLT0s4WWo2OXhJdWpkVHdqM1Z6N1dhcmpLeG8zQ0QxaHdEc0V6cmV1YXJlcHp2NWZZTnpNT1JnVkU2SmRxWHI1Q05za0dnREJhZUtZZTFsQTJ0TWEzMzdiSDYwelo5YmlEU1BDeUJaX1l3?oc=5))

**Updates**

- 5 November 2026 at 00:59: Clarification: the IG Metall strike movement at Audi and Mercedes concerns 3.7 million employees.
- 5 November 2026 at 00:59: New detail: 270 Berlin jobs threatened at Schaeffler.
- 5 November 2026 at 00:59: New official figure: German passenger car production down 7% in October, to 326,300 units.

**Checked on the web**

_Automatic web search, official sources first; “contradicted” only when an official source is cited._

- Confirmed: Schaeffler announces approximately 3,460 job cuts in Europe, including 2,660 in Germany and 800 in the rest of Europe. ([bloomberg.com](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-11-03/schaeffler-plans-job-cuts-site-closures-as-auto-demand-falters?leadSource=uverify%20wall), [autonext.co](https://www.autonext.co/news/schaeffler-job-cuts-five-plants-herstal), [cnbc.com](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/11/03/schaeffler-job-cuts-europe.html), [bloomberg.com](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-11-03/schaeffler-plans-job-cuts-site-closures-as-auto-demand-falters), [afp.com](https://www.afp.com/en/german-auto-crisis-deepens-supplier-announces-job-cuts-site-closures))
- Confirmed: Schaeffler plans to close five sites in Europe, including four in Germany (Dortmund, Morbach, Berlin, Schwalbach) and one in Belgium. ([bloomberg.com](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-11-03/schaeffler-plans-job-cuts-site-closures-as-auto-demand-falters?leadSource=uverify%20wall), [cnbc.com](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/11/03/schaeffler-job-cuts-europe.html), [autonext.co](https://www.autonext.co/news/schaeffler-job-cuts-five-plants-herstal), [bloomberg.com](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-11-03/schaeffler-plans-job-cuts-site-closures-as-auto-demand-falters), [afp.com](https://www.afp.com/en/german-auto-crisis-deepens-supplier-announces-job-cuts-site-closures))
- Confirmed: Around 270 jobs in Berlin are threatened at Schaeffler. ([bloomberg.com](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-11-03/schaeffler-plans-job-cuts-site-closures-as-auto-demand-falters?leadSource=uverify%20wall), [autonext.co](https://www.autonext.co/news/schaeffler-job-cuts-five-plants-herstal), [cnbc.com](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/11/03/schaeffler-job-cuts-europe.html), [bloomberg.com](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-11-03/schaeffler-plans-job-cuts-site-closures-as-auto-demand-falters), [afp.com](https://www.afp.com/en/german-auto-crisis-deepens-supplier-announces-job-cuts-site-closures))

## Background

_Context and reference points, separate from the story’s news; every item links to its source._

**Key terms**

- **Restructuring**: Reorganization of the structure of a company or sector, which may result in calling into question all or part of its activities and lead to job cuts or closures of production or management sites. ([Wikipédia](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Restructuration))
- **Warning strike**: Short-duration protest action, organized to signal dissatisfaction before possible longer actions; the term is used in sources regarding entrepreneur movements, without a distinct formal definition. ([Wikipédia](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comit%C3%A9_national_de_gr%C3%A8ve_de_Bi%C3%A9lorussie))
- **Automotive supplier**: Industrial company that designs, manufactures and supplies components, systems or modules intended for carmakers (original equipment) and/or the aftermarket. ([Wikipédia](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%89quipementier_automobile))
- **Ifo barometer**: Business sentiment indicator in Germany, for which sources do not provide a detailed definition; it is mentioned as signaling an improvement in sector sentiment. ([Wikipédia](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crise_%C3%A9conomique_li%C3%A9e_%C3%A0_la_pand%C3%A9mie_de_Covid-19))

## Sources by country and language

- Germany: 52 articles, 38 outlets
- France: 8 articles, 8 outlets
- United States: 8 articles, 6 outlets
- China: 6 articles, 5 outlets
- Spain: 3 articles, 2 outlets
- United Kingdom: 3 articles, 3 outlets
- Canada: 2 articles, 2 outlets
- Italy: 2 articles, 2 outlets
- Vietnam: 2 articles, 1 outlets
- Austria: 1 articles, 1 outlets
- Switzerland: 1 articles, 1 outlets
- India: 1 articles, 1 outlets
- South Korea: 1 articles, 1 outlets
- Netherlands: 1 articles, 1 outlets
- Slovakia: 1 articles, 1 outlets

**Languages**: German (52), English (17), French (9), Chinese (6), Spanish (3), Italian (2), Korean (1), Dutch (1), Japanese (1)

## Timeline (14 events)

### 31 October 2026 — [IG Metall threatens warning strikes from Sunday](https://mecapress.com/events/690-ig-metall-threatens-warning-strikes-from-sunday.md)

The IG Metall union is stepping up pressure in the German automotive labor dispute with possible walkouts starting Sunday.

4 sources, 6 articles · Allemagne

### 31 October 2026 — [German automakers continue their decline](https://mecapress.com/events/507-german-automakers-continue-their-decline.md)

German automaker figures continue to deteriorate, illustrating the sector's ongoing difficulties in Germany.

1 sources, 1 articles · Allemagne

### 2 November 2026 — [The German automotive crisis and lagging behind in the race for tomorrow's car](https://mecapress.com/events/2652-the-german-automotive-crisis-and-lagging-behind-in-the-race-for-tomorrow-s-car.md)

An analysis explains why the German automotive industry is struggling to keep up with the technological race for the car of tomorrow.

2 sources, 2 articles · Allemagne

### 3 November 2026 — [L'industrie automobile allemande confrontée à une accumulation de facteurs négatifs](https://mecapress.com/events/2910-l-industrie-automobile-allemande-confrontee-a-une-accumulation-de-facteurs.md)

La presse allemande décrit un secteur automobile confronté simultanément à plusieurs difficultés, entre coûts, demande atone et concurrence étrangère.

3 sources, 3 articles · Allemagne

### 3 November 2026 — [3 000 salariés d'Audi en grève, l'avenir d'une usine allemande en question](https://mecapress.com/events/2984-3-000-salaries-d-audi-en-greve-l-avenir-d-une-usine-allemande-en-question.md)

Quelque 3 000 salariés d'Audi se sont mis en grève en Allemagne tandis que l'avenir d'un site de production du constructeur reste incertain.

1 sources, 2 articles · Allemagne

### 3 November 2026 — [Schaeffler cuts 3,460 jobs in Europe](https://mecapress.com/events/3010-schaeffler-cuts-3-460-jobs-in-europe.md)

Supplier Schaeffler announces the elimination of 3,460 jobs in Europe against a backdrop of a slowdown in the automotive industry.

20 sources, 45 articles · Allemagne — Allemagne, Belgique, Slovaquie

### 3 November 2026 — [Débat sur l'avenir de l'Allemagne comme nation automobile](https://mecapress.com/events/3268-debat-sur-l-avenir-de-l-allemagne-comme-nation-automobile.md)

La presse allemande s'interroge sur le déclin de l'industrie automobile nationale, entre pertes de compétitivité et restructurations.

1 sources, 1 articles · Allemagne

### 3 November 2026 — [Les constructeurs allemands cumulent les difficultés sociales, chinoises et américaines](https://mecapress.com/events/3681-les-constructeurs-allemands-cumulent-les-difficultes-sociales-chinoises-et.md)

Une analyse revient sur les problèmes d'emploi, la chute des ventes en Chine et les tensions commerciales auxquels font face les constructeurs allemands.

1 sources, 1 articles · Allemagne, Chine, États-Unis

### 3 November 2026 — [Effondrement des profits des constructeurs automobiles en mode crise](https://mecapress.com/events/3465-effondrement-des-profits-des-constructeurs-automobiles-en-mode-crise.md)

Les constructeurs automobiles, notamment allemands, voient leurs bénéfices s'effondrer dans un contexte de crise sectorielle.

1 sources, 1 articles · Allemagne

### 4 November 2026 — [La presse allemande décrit la crise des constructeurs automobiles](https://mecapress.com/events/3853-la-presse-allemande-decrit-la-crise-des-constructeurs-automobiles.md)

Le Nordbayerischer Kurier consacre sa une à la crise que traversent les constructeurs automobiles allemands, entre coûts, demande atone et restructurations.

1 sources, 1 articles · Allemagne

### 4 November 2026 — [Le moral de l'industrie automobile allemande s'améliore nettement](https://mecapress.com/events/3887-le-moral-de-l-industrie-automobile-allemande-s-ameliore-nettement.md)

Selon un baromètre publié en Allemagne, le climat des affaires dans l'industrie automobile du pays s'est nettement redressé, après plusieurs mois de crise sectorielle.

2 sources, 26 articles · Allemagne

### 4 November 2026 — [La vague de faillites menace l'industrie automobile allemande](https://mecapress.com/events/4050-la-vague-de-faillites-menace-l-industrie-automobile-allemande.md)

La presse allemande évoque une vague de faillites dans le secteur automobile et s'interroge sur la survie de la filière à quinze ans.

1 sources, 1 articles · Allemagne

### 4 November 2026 — [Un industriel traditionnel allemand veut fermer cinq usines et supprimer des milliers de postes](https://mecapress.com/events/4041-un-industriel-traditionnel-allemand-veut-fermer-cinq-usines-et-supprimer-des.md)

Un acteur historique de l'industrie automobile allemande envisage la fermeture de cinq sites et la suppression de plusieurs milliers d'emplois.

1 sources, 1 articles · Allemagne

### 4 November 2026 — [Germany: passenger car production falls 7% in October](https://mecapress.com/events/4358-germany-passenger-car-production-falls-7-in-october.md)

According to the VDA, German passenger car production dropped by 7% in October, totaling 326,300 units.

1 sources, 1 articles · Allemagne

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