German auto industry braces for Russian gas disruption as Ukraine war continues

Mercedes says it is looking at ways to save energy in its German operations.

April 30, 2022 04:00 AM

BERLIN — German automakers and suppliers said they are preparing for the possibility that Russia will cut off their gas supplies as a result of the Ukraine conflict.

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