Overview

• The federal government has maintained a car-first stance, prioritizing existing automotive infrastructure over transformative mobility reform.
• Summer holiday travelers continue to face extended construction-related traffic jams on Germany’s Autobahnen.
• Petrol-engine vehicles still dominate the fleet, underscoring the slow penetration of electric alternatives.
• Volkswagen Group posted a Q2 net profit of €2.29 billion, about one third below last year’s level.
• Mounting environmental targets and growing global electric-vehicle competition intensify calls for a genuine transport shift.