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Uptick in demand for less profitable electric cars also weighed on VW Group's margins
Finance

Volkswagen Group profits down 29% in first six months of 2025

US tariffs cost the group €1.3bn in Q2 alone, while sales of less profitable EVs dented margins further

25 July 2025
Autocar Business
Volkswagen Group profits down 29% in first six months of 2025
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Electric vehicles

New EV grant pales in comparison to manufacturer discounts

The ECG promises £650m in funding, but car makers have already had to discount their EVs by £6.5bn

25 July 2025
Autocar Business
New EV grant pales in comparison to manufacturer discounts
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The concept cars we totally forgot about
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From large SUVs to practical hatchbacks, family cars aren't tied to any particular segment. We reveal the very best

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New cars

Tesla announces cheaper Model Y to combat sales and revenue dive

US firm fights back after one of its worst ever quarters, caused by huge drops in sales and EV credit revenue

24 July 2025
Tesla announces cheaper Model Y to combat sales and revenue dive
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