How many jobs is Aumovio cutting?

Up to 4,000 jobs worldwide by the end of 2026, with a focus on research and development; the R&D ratio is meant to fall below 10% of revenue by 2027. In Germany, this is reported to affect a high three-digit number of positions, with Regensburg (more than 100 positions) and Ingolstadt (more than 30) specifically named (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 running in parallel, aimed at reducing the scope of operational redundancies. Voluntary programmes mean the terms are negotiable, and a first offer is rarely the best one.

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

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

What applies at ContiTech?

For the restructuring of the hose business in Germany, Continental and the 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-based amount against what could be achieved through individual negotiation.

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The initial consultation involves no upfront cost. If you instruct us, we work on a success basis through 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 floated as an independent company on the stock exchange in September 2025. What matters for employees: your employer may have changed as a result, so any claims, works agreements, and points of contact should be checked afresh if in doubt.

Reviewed by specialized labor lawyers · Updated: July 2026

Continental has split up: the automotive business has operated as an independent Aumovio SE since September 2025, ContiTech is being reorganised, and Continental itself is now focusing on the tyre business.

Aumovio is cutting up to 4,000 jobs worldwide by the end of 2026, with the focus on research and development; in Germany, this affects a high three-digit number of positions (sources: Handelsblatt, produktion.de).

Particularly affected

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

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

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

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

Continental 2026: Split and Cuts in Waves

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

For employees, the split also means the employer, the works council (Betriebsrat), and applicable agreements may have changed: your own situation needs to be reassessed 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, with a focus on R&D (Handelsblatt).
Germany: a high three-digit number of positions; specifically named are Regensburg (>100) and Ingolstadt (>30) (Automobil Produktion).
Mechanism: voluntary severance programme since March 2026; talks with social partners are ongoing (produktion.de).
Goal: R&D ratio below 10% of revenue from 2027, keeping the pressure on development sites in place.

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 were agreed with the employee representatives, affecting around 1,600 employees (K-Zeitung; Continental). Important: the social plan sets the collective minimum; individually (for example in exchange for waiving a claim), more can often be negotiated than the formula-based amount.

Received a Voluntary Offer? Get It Checked First

What needs checking: the amount compared with the social plan and your profile, the risk of a benefit suspension period (Sperrzeit) for unemployment benefit, the notice period (§ 158 SGB III), waiver and settlement clauses, and the tax structuring (one-fifth rule). In the case of a split, you also need to check: who is actually your contracting party, and which works agreements remain in force? Upload your document, the critical points are flagged within seconds, at no upfront cost.

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