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Major German carmakers hit by steep China sales plunge as competition heats up
Major German carmakers like Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Porsche experienced steep sales declines in China during the April-June quarter, with drops ranging from 30% to 41% year-on-year. The declines are attributed to weakened domestic demand, intensified competition from Chinese automakers like BYD, and China's economic slowdown. Falling sales have squeezed profits and offset gains in other regions.
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