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An analysis of 15 major manufacturers, including BMW, shows a decline in average group EBIT per car delivered for the first half of 2026 from €1,409 to €1,187. The aggregated operating result fell by 17.5% to €35.6 billion, while revenue decreased by only 1.4%, indicating pressure on converting sales into operating profit. US tariffs and intense price competition in China are likely to further weigh on profitability in the second half of the year. » More on wiwo.de

Hexagon Robotics relies on industry experience with its Aeon humanoid and has delivered first units to BMW for use at the Leipzig plant. Aeon runs on wheels, can swap its own battery and is intended to enable longer operating times and faster integration into production processes. Hexagon plans investments of €50 million in 2026, aims to ramp up production next year to the mid three‑digit range and to expand its workforce. Schaeffler has signed an agreement to deploy around 1,000 humanoid robots and is also a supplier of components. » More on faz.net

At the Munich main plant series production of the all-electric i3 begins, the first model of the "Neue Klasse" built in Germany. Plant manager Peter Weber cites a 10 percent reduction in manufacturing costs in Munich, and production board member Raymond Wittmann calls it a new era for the plant. New production and logistics facilities were built on around one third of the site; the production ramp-up is expected to be steep. From 2027 only fully electric vehicles are to be built at the main site and further models of the "Neue Klasse" will follow. » More on finanzen.net