German carmakers’ China sales plunge up to 41% amid rising local competition

By New Zealand Blog News Service Jul 12, 2026

Sales of major German automakers in China dropped sharply in Q2 amid weak demand, economic slowdown and intensifying competition from domestic brands.
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