"We expect that the markets will continue to see mixed trends in the remainder of the year. This environment is dominated by political and economic uncertainty and demands maximum flexibility and financial strength on our part. Our disciplined cost and investment management, as well as the continuous improvement of our processes – underpinned by our Group wide future and efficiency orientated program "Future Tracks" – will remain core elements of our Strategy 2018 so that we can achieve our long-term profitability targets and strategic goals", said CFO Hans Dieter Pötsch. High net liquidity in the Automotive Division Net liquidity in the Automotive Division amounted to EUR 16.8 billion at the end of September (December 31, 2013: EUR 16.9 billion). Investments in property, plant and equipment, investment property and intangible assets (capex) in the Automotive Division remained virtually unchanged at EUR 6.5 billion (EUR 6.4 billion).