Volkswagen: The VW Group's China Business Is Clearly Breaking In

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Volkswagen cannot maintain its position in the Chinese market in the first half of the year. Sales fell by a quarter, while the Group performed particularly well in a core market.

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Volkswagen delivered 4.13 million vehicles to customers worldwide in the first half of 2026, a decrease of six percent compared to the same period last year, when 4.41 million units were delivered. The Volkswagen Group saw growth primarily in Europe and South America, while the USA and China contributed significantly to the decline. The regional disparities are particularly evident in the sales of all-electric vehicles (BEVs). In Europe, the Gro…