Volkswagen announced a loss of 5.8 billion euros in the third quarter of 2026. According to the financial report, the company increased its losses almost sixfold compared to the year. In the third quarter, it earned 75 billion euros (-6.3%) and delivered 1.9 million vehicles (-14.3%), which were affected by US tariffs. The USA, the decline in sales in China and its major competition in Europe. "The financial results in the first nine months clearly demonstrate that we cannot afford to waste time and that we must act decisively," said the company's chief financial officer, Arno Antalitz.

Volkswagen announced a loss of 5.8 billion euros in the third quarter of 2026. According to the financial report, the company increased its losses almost sixfold compared to the year. In the third quarter, it earned 75 billion euros (-6.3%) and delivered 1.9 million vehicles (-14.3%), which were affected by US tariffs. The USA, the decline in sales in China and its major competition in Europe. "The financial results in the first nine months clearly demonstrate that we cannot afford to waste time and that we must act decisively," said the company's chief financial officer, Arno Antalitz.