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Volkswagen China deliveries hit lowest point since 2010 amid EV competition

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Volkswagen Group experienced a significant 26% year-on-year decline in deliveries in China during the first half of the year, reaching its lowest volume since 2010. This drop, attributed to a challenging market and competition from domestic EV rivals, resulted in 971,000 units handed over to customers. While growth in South America and Western Europe provided some offset, global deliveries fell by 6% to 4.13 million units. AI

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Volkswagen China deliveries hit lowest point since 2010 amid EV competition

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Daniel Ren ·

    Volkswagen China deliveries see 26% drop year on year to lowest point since 2010

    Volkswagen Group’s deliveries in China slumped during the first half of 2026 to their lowest level in 16 years, as local electric vehicle (EV) brands further siphoned off buyers’ interest in petrol cars amid a slowing market. Through its three ventures with Chinese partners, the …

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