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Porsche unveils ’35 plan, cuts staff to restore profits

By Drooid · Oct 7, 2026, 3:33 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Porsche unveiled the “Sportwagenschmiede ’35” plan to restore profitability.
CEO Michael Leiters said profit fell to $101 million in 2025 from $5.9 billion in 2024.
Porsche will cut management jobs by about 40% and overall staff by roughly 25%.
The firm targets break-even volume under 200,000 vehicles and a 10–15% operating return.
Porsche aims to raise top-model average selling price by about 20% through GT and bespoke cars.

History

Historical Context

In 2009 GM filed Chapter 11, receiving $49.5 billion from the U.S. Treasury as part of an $85 billion auto bailout that followed a sharp drop in Big Three market share from 70% (1998) to 53% (2008). The restructuring forced UAW wage concessions and brand closures, a pattern echoed by Porsche’s 2025 profit plunge and 40% management cuts.

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Story summary

Porsche unveiled the “Sportwagenschmiede ’35” plan to restore profitability.
CEO Michael Leiters said profit fell to $101 million in 2025 from $5.9 billion in 2024.
Porsche will cut management jobs by about 40% and overall staff by roughly 25%.
The firm targets break-even volume under 200,000 vehicles and a 10–15% operating return.
Porsche aims to raise top-model average selling price by about 20% through GT and bespoke cars.

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