Volkswagen loses €5.8bn in a quarter as Porsche, China and tariffs bite
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Volkswagen’s €5.8B quarterly loss—driven by a Porsche write-down, China softness, tariffs, and thin EV margins—shows how exposed legacy manufacturing is to policy and regional demand shocks. If you’re in hardware or mobility, diversify both geography and product mix before these same forces hit your P&L.
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