Amongst the three largest auto manufacturing groups based in Germany, Volkswagen Group produced the most revenue from worldwide operations in 2025 with nearly billion euros generated.Â
Germany's dependence on the auto industry
German automotive manufacturing is one of the largest segments of the Germany’s economy. Revenue generated by German manufacturers is equivalent to about percent of Germany's GDP. Add to that the contribution from auto suppliers, dealerships, and body shops.
Due to their national workforce in German businesses, and source of tax revenue for the German government, this means that there is a high dependency on the automotive sector. Over people are employed in Germany's automobile industry.
Future auto risks
To maintain the level of employment from the motor industry, there are hopes companies will invest in developing employment in sensor technologies, mobility-as-a-service, and digital technologies. Nearly in manufacturing jobs are at high risk of being lost to automation by 2030.
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