Volkswagen profit drops 20% in first quarter on lower sales

German carmaker Volkswagen on Tuesday said its operating profit dropped by 20% in the first quarter as weaker demand for its premium brands drove a drop in sales.

Operating profit came in at 4.6 billion euro ($4.9 billion) in the first three months of 2024, the company said, citing lower sales and higher fixed costs as key factors.

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