German automakers face declining revenue and profits in H1 2026
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Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, BMW
Germany
First half of 2026
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Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, and BMW saw a 2.9% revenue decline to 284 billion euros in the first half of 2026. Combined EBIT for the three companies fell by 19% to 13 billion euros. German manufacturers are losing ground to international competitors like Tesla and Geely.
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