Archive · 26 Jun 2025
Intel Closes Auto Division, Announces Layoffs in Munich
Intel, a big computer chip maker, is closing its car parts division.
This means many workers will lose their jobs.
Intel wants to focus on making chips for computers and data centers instead.
They had invested in self-driving car technology, including buying another company called Mobileye.
Intel is also planning to have another company, Accenture, handle some of its marketing.
This change is part of a bigger trend in tech where companies are cutting costs.
Intel is shutting down its automotive chip business based in Munich, Germany.
The decision involves laying off most of the workers in the automotive division.
Intel is refocusing on its core client and data center products.
The company made significant investments in automotive technology, including the acquisition of Mobileye.
Intel plans to outsource segments of its marketing operations to Accenture.
- Who
- Intel is making the changes, affecting employees in the automotive division.
- What
- Intel is shutting down its automotive chip business and laying off workers.
- When
- The decision was communicated to employees in an internal memo.
- Where
- The automotive division was based in Munich, Germany.
- Why
- Intel is refocusing on core client and data center products.
- Company
- Intel
- Action
- Shutting down automotive division
- Location
- Munich, Germany
- Reason
- Refocus on core products
- Acquisition
- Mobileye
- Outsourcing
- Marketing operations to Accenture