Volkswagen Group Sales Down 9% in Nine Months; Audi Q3 Plunges 20%

Volkswagen Group reported a 9% decline in global sales to 6.01 million vehicles in the first nine months of 2026, with Audi deliveries down 11.4% year-to-date and nearly 20% in Q3. Weakness is concentrated in China and the US, signaling sustained demand softness in key markets. The data confirms ongoing pressure on European automakers amid competitive and macroeconomic headwinds.