Volkswagen’s third-quarter vehicle deliveries plunged by 14 percent to 1.89 million units, marking its sharpest decline in over four years. The downturn was largely fueled by a dramatic 39 percent drop in sales in China, the automaker’s largest market. Industry analysts are scrutinizing the figures as a sign of broader challenges in the global automotive sector. The report raises questions about Volkswagen’s ability to recover amid shifting consumer demand and economic pressures.
VW's global deliveries fell 14 percent in the third quarter to 1.89 million vehicles, the steepest drop in more than four years, driven by a 39 percent plunge in China.
