Volkswagen Group announced plans in March 2026 to cut 50,000 jobs across its German operations by 2030 as the automotive manufacturer grapples with a significant decline in profitability.
Despite this, Audi saw relative stability in 2025 despite the issues faced, with an operating profit of €3.4bn (US$3.97bn) which is down from EUR€3.9bn(US$4.558bn) the year before.
Gernot continued: “In times like these, Audi has the right answers and takes bold decisions.
“In 2025, we introduced the first model from AUDI, our China-exclusive sister brand, and previewed a rigorously clean new design.
“We will continue to push our renewal forward in 2026, launching key new models, focusing on strong partnerships, and entering Formula 1 for the first time.”
Audi’s expansion into China
Audi is expanding into China, the world’s largest and most competitive EV market. It has two partners in the country: FAW and SAIC.
The company produced some models of the Q4 SUV e-tron at FAW-Volkswagen’s site in Foshan, China in 2025, but did not disclose the exact amount.
In total, Audi produced 584,902 vehicles in China in collaboration with its partners in 2025.
