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BMW Books Drop in Sales on Weak China Performance
BMW said a sharp drop in sales in China hit total sales over the first half of the year, though the group saw gains in other markets.
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South China Morning Post
· Jul 11, 2026
Volkswagen China deliveries see 26% drop year on year to lowest point since 2010
Volkswagen Group’s deliveries in China slumped during the first half of 2026 to their lowest level in 16 years, as local electric vehicle (EV) brands further siphoned off buyers’ interest in petrol cars amid a slowing market. Through its three ventures with Chinese partners, the German car brand handed over a total of 971,000 units to customers in China between January and June, down 26.1 per cent year on year, it said in a statement. The delivery volume hit the lowest level since the first half...
The Wall Street Journal - Business
· Jul 10, 2026
BMW’s First-Half Sales Hit By Weak China Performance
BMW said a sharp drop in sales in China hit total sales over the first half of the year, though the group saw gains in other markets.
AzerNews
· Jul 8, 2026
Mercedes-Benz Q2 sales decline
Mercedes-Benz Group AG announced on Wednesday that its global vehicle sales in the second quarter of 2026 declined by 6 year-on-year, reaching 511,900 vehicles. Despite the overall drop, the company reported strong growth in demand for battery electric vehicles (BEVs), with deliveries rising 50 compared with the same period last year to 63,000 units, AzerNEWS reports, citing foreign media.
The Hindu BusinessLine
· Jul 7, 2026
Mercedes-Benz India reports record H1 sales, up 9%; EV mix reaches 14%
Mercedes-Benz India on Tuesday reported its highest-ever first-half sales, driven by strong demand for premium electric vehicles and top-end luxury models.
Seeking Alpha
· Jul 9, 2026
JD.com: Add To Cart While China's On Sale
JD.com: Add To Cart While China's On Sale
Daily Mail
· Jul 7, 2026
Best-selling new cars of 2026 so far as cheap Chinese brands and switch to electric creates a market shift
Best-selling new cars of 2026 so far as cheap Chinese brands and switch to electric creates a market shift
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Related coverage for "BMW Books Drop in Sales on Weak China Performance": South China Morning Post — Volkswagen China deliveries see 26% drop year on year to lowest point since 2010. The Wall Street Journal - Business — BMW’s First-Half Sales Hit By Weak China Performance. AzerNews — Mercedes-Benz Q2 sales decline. The Hindu BusinessLine — Mercedes-Benz India reports record H1 sales, up 9%; EV mix reaches 14%. Seeking Alpha — JD.com: Add To Cart While China's On Sale. Daily Mail — Best-selling new cars of 2026 so far as cheap Chinese brands and switch to electric creates a market shift