Volkswagen to build $4bn Audi SUV factory in US despite job cuts at home
Volkswagen announced a $4 billion investment to construct an Audi-branded SUV plant in Georgia, projected to employ about 4,500 workers, while continuing to cut jobs in its home market. The move comes as the automaker navigates U.S. tariff pressures, faces intense competition from Chinese manufacturers, and manages the costly shift toward electric vehicles, aiming to strengthen its North American presence.