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Volkswagen posts deepest loss since Dieselgate on Porsche writedown, China woes

Volkswagen reported its largest loss in over a decade, with a 3rd quarter loss of nearly €6 billion, due to a writedown on its Porsche stake and increased competition from Chinese automakers. The company's financial struggles reflect challenges in the global market, particularly in China. Volkswagen's market capitalization was approximately $58.9 billion as of 2025.

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  • ✓ Volkswagen's market capitalization was approximately $58.9 billion as of 2025.
  • ✓ The Volkswagen Group was the world's second-largest automaker by sales in 2024.
  • ✓ Volkswagen reported a 3rd quarter loss of nearly €6 billion.
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Volkswagen's 3rd quarter loss of nearly €6 billion was reported, marking its deepest loss since the Dieselgate scandal.

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  1. Volkswagen posts deepest loss since Dieselgate on Porsche writedown, China woes

    Volkswagen reported its largest loss in over a decade, with a 3rd quarter loss of nearly €6 billion, due to a writedown on its Porsche stake and increased competition from Chinese automakers. The company's financial struggles reflect challenges in the global market, particularly in China. Volkswagen's market capitalization was approximately $58.9 billion as of 2025.

    Why it matters

    The Volkswagen Group, the world's second-largest automaker by sales in 2024, has been facing significant challenges, including increased competition from Chinese automakers and the aftermath of the Dieselgate scandal. The company's financial performance is closely watched by investors and industry analysts. Volkswagen's struggles in China, its largest market, have been particularly concerning.

    What is confirmed

    • Volkswagen's market capitalization was approximately $58.9 billion as of 2025.
    • The Volkswagen Group was the world's second-largest automaker by sales in 2024.
    • Volkswagen reported a 3rd quarter loss of nearly €6 billion.

    What to watch next

    • Volkswagen's future sales performance in China
    • The company's plans to address increased competition from Chinese automakers
    • Volkswagen's financial performance in the next quarter
    Sources used for this update (15)
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    2. en.wikipedia.org — Volkswagen - Wikipedia
    3. www.volkswagen.co.uk — Volkswagen UK | The official Volkswagen website
    4. www.vw.com — VW Models: SUVs, Sedans, Electric cars | Volkswagen
    5. www.volkswagen.de — Startseite | Volkswagen Deutschland
    6. en.wikipedia.org — Volkswagen Group - Wikipedia
    7. www.vw.com — VW Inventory: Pick The Model You Want | Volkswagen
    8. www.vw.com — VW SUVs: Crossovers, Compact and EV Cars | Volkswagen
    9. Reuters — Volkswagen slumps deeper into the red on Porsche writedown
    10. dw.com — Germany news: Volkswagen posts 3rd quarter losses of nearly €6 billion amid competition from China
    11. WSJ — Volkswagen Presses Ahead With Restructuring as Headwinds Mount
    12. The New York Times — Volkswagen ‘Must Act Quickly’ After Largest Loss in Over a Decade
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