Volkswagen posts marginal rise in third‑quarter deliveries

Group 1 - Volkswagen Group reported a 1% increase in worldwide deliveries to 2.19 million for Q3 2025 [1] - Stronger demand in parts of Europe and South America offset weaker results in China and the US, with deliveries to China falling by 7.2% to 660,300 [2] - New model launches supported sales in Western Europe, contributing to an 8% growth in the region during Q3 [5] Group 2 - Battery electric vehicle (BEV) deliveries rose 33.1% year-on-year to 252,100 vehicles in July–September [4] - BEV sales in China plunged by 55.2%, while North America saw a 213.5% increase and Europe a 60% rise [5] - By the end of September, BEV deliveries in Europe were up around 80% compared to the same period last year, with a global increase of approximately 40% [6] Group 3 - Volkswagen reduced its financial guidance for 2025, disclosing a €5.1 billion ($5.9 billion) hit due to Porsche's delay in rolling out all-electric models [7] - The group announced an investment plan committing up to €1 billion for AI expansion through 2030 at the IAA Mobility trade fair [7]