MUNICH, Oct. 10, 2025 (Chatnewstv.com) — The TRATON Group reported a 16 percent decline in vehicle sales in the third quarter of 2025, reflecting what the company called a “persistently weak and uncertain market environment.”
Based on preliminary figures, the Volkswagen-owned commercial vehicle manufacturer sold 71,400 vehicles in the quarter, down from 85,300 in the same period last year. For the first nine months of 2025, total unit sales fell 9 percent year-over-year to 224,500 vehicles.
“All-electric vehicle sales continued to grow strongly, with an 83 percent increase in the first nine months of 2025,” the company said.
Scania Vehicles & Services saw a 1 percent drop in quarterly sales to 21,500 units. The company said gains in Europe were offset by weaker demand in Brazil, where high dealer inventories, rising interest rates, and inflation continue to pressure sales. “The Brazilian market remains challenging, particularly for heavy-duty trucks,” TRATON noted.
MAN Truck & Bus posted a 24 percent increase in unit sales to 24,600 vehicles in the third quarter, supported by stronger performance in buses and MAN TGE vans. “Despite ongoing weakness in the European truck market, MAN achieved year-on-year growth,” the statement said.
International Motors, TRATON’s U.S.-based brand, recorded a sharp 57 percent drop in quarterly sales to 13,400 vehicles, attributed to “an exceptionally strong prior-year quarter” when delayed deliveries were cleared following a supplier plant fire. The company cited “tariff-related uncertainties and a freight recession” as factors behind continued market weakness.
Volkswagen Truck & Bus (VWTB) saw a 4 percent decrease in sales to 11,900 units, as the slowdown in Brazil began to affect operations more significantly. However, TRATON said South American markets such as Argentina, Chile, Colombia, and Peru are showing “positive trends.”
Despite the overall decline, TRATON emphasized the strong momentum in its electric vehicle portfolio, led by Scania and MAN, which nearly doubled their all-electric deliveries compared to last year.
For the first nine months of 2025, MAN’s sales were up 4 percent, while International’s dropped 28 percent and VWTB’s rose 3 percent.
