BMW Germany Sales April 2026: Down 0.5%, Year Still Strong
A soft April hides a strong year -- and Mercedes' lead is thinner than the numbers suggest.
A soft April hides a strong year -- and Mercedes' lead is thinner than the numbers suggest.
BMW sold fewer cars, made less money, and still hit its margin target. Here is how the quarter actually broke down."
BMW pulls away as Audi’s EV slump and SUV gap widen the U.S. sales divide.
The compact SUV goes three-for-three in Germany, while the iX3 hints at an even stronger Q2.
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BMW sold 84,231 vehicles in the first quarter, outpacing the broader market despite a 50% drop in electrified vehicle sales and a steep decline in passenger cars.
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