Volkswagen Group's operating result is significantly down this year compared to last due in part to US tariffs

Volkswagen Group's operating result is significantly down this year compared to last due in part to US tariffs

Extra tariffs on European cars, as well as unfavourable currency exchange rates, have resulted in Volkswagen Group’s operating result dropping by nearly a third in 2025. Despite selling slightly more cars globally in the first six months of this year compared to 2024, Volkswagen Group’s operating result is down 32.8 per cent, from €10 billion ($AU17.55 billion) to €6.7 billion ($AU11.88 billion). The decrease of €3.3 billion ($AU5.84 billion) i…