Truckmaker Traton sees increase in first quarter orders

Volkswagen AG

29/04/2026 07:00

April 29 (Reuters) - Volkswagen's truck unit Traton 8TRA.DE on Wednesday reported an 18% rise in first-quarter orders to 87,400 vehicles as demand in the United States recovered.

Adjusted operating profit fell by 9.9% to 582 million euros ($681 million) in the first quarter, beating a company-compiled average forecast of 518 million euros.

In a press release, CEO Christian Levin cited an increase in electric truck orders as a driver behind the order gains.

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 (Reporting by Simon Ferdinand Eibach and Emanuele Berro in Gdansk; editing by Matt Scuffham)

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