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Analysis: German car manufacturers continue to lose ground: While tens of thousands of jobs are being lost in the automotive industry, discontent is growing: The ...
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Key FactsEY: German Automakers Lose Further Ground on Revenue, Profit
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- In the first half, Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz and BMW generated about €284 billion in revenue, 2.9 percent less than a year earlier.
- In EY’s ranking, the German manufacturers placed 16th, 17th and 19th; 15 companies increased revenue.
- Their EBIT fell 19.0 percent to €13.0 billion, reaching its lowest level since 2020.
- Their China sales fell 25 percent from January through June; China’s share of their global sales dropped from 28.9 to 23.5 percent.
Germany can only remain an auto nation if all parties swallow their pride and quickly and pragmatically address the structural disadvantages of the location.— Constantin Gall, EY industry expert, commenting on the profitability crisis of Germany's automotive industry.
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Key FactsGerman Premium Brands Trail Mass-Market Rivals on Margins
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- Mercedes’ margin fell from 14.3% in the first half of 2023 to 1.9%, while BMW’s dropped from 10.6% to 3.6%.
- In China, Mercedes registrations fell by nearly 27% in the first half, Volkswagen Group’s by almost 26% and BMW’s by around 20%, while the overall market contracted by about 19%.
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Key FactsGerman Automakers Face Setbacks and Market Challenges
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- German automakers underperformed compared to many competitors last year, experiencing a 2.8 percent decline in revenue.
- High investments in electric mobility are not yielding returns, compounded by internal issues like software failures and recalls.
- Price competition is intensifying, especially from strong Asian competitors, while demand for electric vehicles is decreasing.
- The introduction of tariffs by the U.S. could significantly impact sales for German manufacturers, who need to pursue a strategic realignment.
You cannot save your way to health— EY expert Constantin Gall on the necessity of strategic realignment in the automotive industry.
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