# Volkswagen China chief expects China’s passenger car market to fall 20% in 2026

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- Reuters, 2026-09-22 10:00 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/volkswagen-china-chief-expects-chinas-passenger-car-market-decline-by-20-2026-2026-09-22/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6ab251bf118ed10001a2440a

> Volkswagen’s top executive in China, Ralf Brandstaetter, said on Tuesday that the country’s passenger car market is expected to shrink by about 20% in 2026.