Volkswagen cars at a port in Germany. Last year, Germany's auto exports to China plunged, a study showed

Volkswagen cars at a port in Germany. Last year, Germany's auto exports to China plunged, a study showed

 Ina FASSBENDER

German auto industry exports to China plunged by a third last year as the country's manufacturers face fierce local competition, a study showed Friday, underscoring the sector's deepening crisis.

As well as problems in key market China, German carmakers such as Volkswagen, BMW and Mercedes are battling weak demand in Europe and a troubled transition to electric vehicles.

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