Story no.55InternationalOngoing·Plants, jobs and earnings·Serious· Several countries (3)·30 Oct → 4 Nov·4 facts · 12 art.

Audi is facing a more difficult economic and competitive environment over the first nine months of 2026 and is strengthening its competitiveness measures by redirecting investments toward future growth areas and reducing costs. The automaker has scaled back its ambitions for 2026, notably due to the decline in its sales in China, while plug-in hybrids are gaining ground in its mix. It is ending production of the A8 at Neckarsulm after 32 years, with the site switching to the A5. Workforce adjustment measures, such as seconding employees to defense companies, and the discontinuation of the A8 specifically concern Germany, while the target reduction is linked to the decline in sales in China.