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The ongoing market slump in China is bringing the auto boom to an end. Sales and profits are plummeting. This is also affecting German manufacturers like VW, which are investing billions in new electric cars.
Persistent market weakness in China suggests that the auto boom there is over for the time being. Recent figures show a significant decline in sales, revenue, and profits since the beginning of this year. This marks a turning point for an industry that had previously experienced explosive growth for years. This development comes at an extremely inopportune time for Volkswagen and other German automakers.
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