Volkswagen, the world’s second-largest automaker, is planning a major overhaul due to rising Chinese rivals, tariffs, and weak demand in Europe.
Challenges in China
The company’s profits in China have plunged more than 80% over the past decade, and it has slipped to third place in the Chinese market.
Volkswagen’s group profit margins have also more than halved between 2021 and 2025, reflecting fiercer competition, higher labor and energy costs, and growing trade barriers.
Global Impact
The upheaval in the auto industry has battered Volkswagen’s shares, which are trading at their lowest level since July 2010.
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