On Average, Car Manufacturers Earn Significantly Less per Car
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The profits of the international car industry are coming under pressure. For the first half of 2026, operating profit per new car fell by 16 percent. German premium manufacturers remain ahead, however.
It is becoming increasingly difficult for large car manufacturers to make money with their vehicles. An evaluation shows that the profit fell to just under 1,200 euros in the first half of the year. Improvement is not in sight.
The operating profit of 15 large car companies fell by 17.5 percent in the first half of the year. US tariffs and price struggles in China burden the industry.
The automotive industry is under pressure: the sales of the manufacturers are falling, the profit is declining many times. These scissors are an "alarm signal", emphasizes the Research Institute Center of Automotive Management - and dampens the hope for improvement.
The margins of VW, Mercedes, BMW and Co. appear to be shrinking, as a new industry evaluation shows. In the long term, the corporations could lose the ability to achieve sufficient profits.
US tariffs and price competition in China burden the car industry. An evaluation examines 15 manufacturers and sees a gap between the development of sales and earnings.
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