Truck maker Scania, part of Volkswagen's Traton group, said Friday it would cut 5,000 jobs globally due to the economic impact of the novel coronavirus, confirming a plan first announced in June. "To ensure a continued profitable Scania that can contribute to driving the shift towards a sustainable transport system, intensive and comprehensive work is also underway to adapt Scania's cost structure longer term," Henrik Henriksson, President and CEO of Scania, said in a statement. "We now face the tough measure of reducing the organisation by around 5,000 employees globally," he added. jll/rl