Volkswagen has confirmed it will cull 75 models from its range within the next decade, and VW brand CEO Thomas Schäfer reckons the whole thing is just a “natural transition”.
The plan, part of the ‘Future Plan 2030’ strategy, was signed off in September. It means halving the model line-up, cutting model variation by 75 per cent and trimming 100,000 jobs. The aim is lower costs and more focus on North America and China.
Speaking at the Paris Motor Show, Schäfer said the maths is simple. Combustion engines end in Europe in 2035, so there’s no point in having both an ID. Polo and a Polo, or an ID. Cross and a T-Cross. Pick one, and the line-up…
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