How many jobs is Aumovio cutting?

Up to 4,000 jobs worldwide by the end of 2026, mainly in research and development; the R&D ratio is meant to fall below 10% of revenue by 2027. In Germany, the figure is said to run into the high hundreds, with Regensburg (more than 100 jobs) and Ingolstadt (more than 30) named specifically (sources: Handelsblatt, automobil-produktion.de).

Is there a voluntary programme at Aumovio?

Yes, a voluntary severance programme started in March 2026 (source: produktion.de). Talks with employee representatives are ongoing in parallel, aimed at reducing the scope of operational dismissals. Voluntary programmes mean the terms are negotiable, and a first offer is rarely the best one.

How much severance pay can you expect at Continental / Aumovio?

The amount depends on the relevant social plan (Sozialplan) or voluntary programme and on your profile (age, length of service, role). In the metal and electrical industry, social plan factors are often between 0.8 and 1.5 gross monthly salaries per year of service, plus base and hardship amounts. A reliable figure only emerges once you have a concrete offer, which we’ll work through with you.

What applies at ContiTech?

For the restructuring of the hose business in Germany, Continental and employee representatives have agreed a reconciliation of interests, a social plan, and a future framework, affecting around 1,600 employees (sources: K-Zeitung, Continental press release). If you receive an offer under this social plan, you should weigh the formula value against an individually negotiated settlement.

What does advice from you cost?

The initial consultation comes at no cost to you. If you instruct us, we work on a success basis via litigation funding, so you carry no upfront cost risk.

Severance pay at Continental & Aumovio 2026: what matters now

Aumovio is Continental’s former automotive business (electronics, brakes, driver assistance, software), which was listed as an independent company in September 2025. This matters for employees: your employer may have changed as a result, so your claims, works agreements, and points of contact should be checked afresh.

Reviewed by specialized labor lawyers · Updated: July 2026

Continental has split up: the automotive business has operated as the independent Aumovio SE since September 2025, ContiTech is being restructured, and Continental itself is now focused on tyres.

Aumovio is cutting up to 4,000 jobs worldwide by the end of 2026, mainly in research and development; in Germany, the figure runs into the high hundreds (sources: Handelsblatt, produktion.de).

Particularly affected

Regensburg (more than 100 jobs) and Ingolstadt (more than 30); a voluntary severance programme (Abfindungsprogramm) started in March 2026.

At ContiTech, a reconciliation of interests (Interessenausgleich) and a social plan (Sozialplan) covering around 1,600 affected employees have been agreed for the restructuring of the hose business (sources: K-Zeitung, Continental press release).

Continental had already cut around 7,150 jobs in administration and development back in 2024: the restructuring is happening in waves, so if you’re not affected today, you could be tomorrow.

We review your termination agreement or severance offer at no upfront cost, paid only on success.

Continental 2026: split-up and job cuts in waves

The group has split into three parts: Aumovio (the former automotive business, listed independently since September 2025), the ContiTech business now being restructured, and Continental AG, which is now focused on tyres. Around 7,150 jobs in administration and development were already cut in 2024: the current round is the next wave.

For employees, the split-up also means that your employer, works council (Betriebsrat), and applicable agreements may have changed, so it’s worth getting a clear picture of your own situation before deciding on any offer.

Aumovio: up to 4,000 jobs by the end of 2026

Scope: up to 4,000 jobs worldwide by the end of 2026, mainly in R&D (Handelsblatt).
Germany: high hundreds; Regensburg (>100) and Ingolstadt (>30) named specifically (Automobil Produktion).
Instrument: voluntary severance programme since March 2026; talks with social partners are ongoing (produktion.de).
Goal: R&D ratio below 10% of revenue from 2027, meaning pressure on development sites will continue.

ContiTech: social plan for 1,600 affected employees

For the restructuring of the hose business in Germany, a reconciliation of interests, social plan, and future framework have been agreed with employee representatives, affecting around 1,600 employees (K-Zeitung; Continental). Important: the social plan is only the collective minimum. Individually, often more can be negotiated than the formula value, for example in exchange for waiving your right to sue.

Received a voluntary offer? Get it checked first

Check: the amount against the social plan and your profile, the benefit suspension period (Sperrzeit) risk for unemployment benefit, the notice period (§ 158 SGB III), waiver and settlement clauses, and the tax treatment (one-fifth rule). With a split-up, also check who your contracting party actually is now and which works agreements still apply. Upload your document and the critical points are flagged within seconds, at no cost to you.

If you’ve been with the company for around three decades, you can check the calculation method for 30 years of service in advance.

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