Volkswagen Global Deliveries Fall 8.6 Percent in Second Quarter as China Sales Drop 36.6 Percent

The decline arrives as the company advances cost cuts and confronts entrenched competition in its largest market.

Volkswagen reported an 8.6 percent decline in worldwide vehicle sales for the second quarter of 2026. The figure covers the three months ended June 30 and compares with the same stretch a year earlier. Deliveries in China fell 36.6 percent and accounted for the bulk of the shortfall.

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