Volkswagen is trying to implement a comprehensive cost-cutting programme with up to 100,000 job losses, double the amount previously planned, by 2030 and the potential contraction or closure of several plants.

  • ms.lane@lemmy.world
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    5 hours ago

    Euro cars are known to be finicky and when something goes wrong it’s also always a write off unless it’s under warranty.

    Have they tried making cars that don’t break after 3-5 years again?

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      2 hours ago

      That would break them. Building cars that last means less demand for the next new car. Planned obsolescence is the only way to make sure the next round of vehicles has a market, regardless of whether its a significant enough improvement to justify the cost.

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      2 hours ago

      Best I can do is put cameras all over it and track everything that happens inside and out of the car “for your safety”.