German premium car brands manage supply chain woes as output falls

China's extensive lockdowns early in year were particularly hard on sales volumes

Mercedes Benz recorded the lowest fall in full-year output.

Premium brands BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Audi navigated last year's car supply chain challenges better than the mass-market Volkswagen, according to company data. 

Though the fourth quarter provided universal relief for the carmakers, China's extensive lockdowns early in the year were particularly hard on sales volumes.