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Mercedes said to explore leasing unit sale amid broader review

Car-leasing businesses are facing challenges as they add more EVs which makes it harder to predict residual values.

January 31, 2025 09:50 AM
China light-vehicle imports slide 3rd straight year

Demand for car and light-truck imports remains under pressure as Chinese brands become more competitive on price, features and quality, and global automakers assemble more products locally, the China Automobile Dealers Association said.

January 29, 2025 03:09 PM
How Mercedes, Mini, Cadillac are calming a new EV concern: ‘charger anxiety’

Automakers are providing drivers detailed data on chargers such as availability, pricing, user ratings, photos — even appointments — to remove a key pain point.

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January 29, 2025 09:00 AM
Mercedes expects higher margin on car division in fourth quarter, analysts say

Mercedes executives said they were satisfied with the automaker's performance in China in the fourth quarter but they remain cautious on the longer-term outlook for the market.

January 28, 2025 08:58 AM
Daily 5 report for Jan. 27: Why BMW is still making global progress on EVs

BMW is showing signs of progress in the cutthroat global EV market, delivering 368,523 EVs globally in 2024 — a 12 percent boost over 2023.

January 27, 2025 08:30 PM
Why BMW is poised to keep its big EV sales lead over Mercedes, Audi

BMW is best positioned to take advantage of trends, especially in Europe, that could jump start EV sales this year, analysts say.

January 24, 2025 05:00 AM
Mercedes-Benz dealer operations reorganization a sign that brand listens, dealer board chairman says

Mercedes is returning to region-based dealer support after switching in 2022 to a throughput-based setup that consolidated field operations at its headquarters near Atlanta.

January 23, 2025 11:00 AM
Mercedes council leader: Hybrids critical to sales success

Joseph Agresta Jr., chairman of the Mercedes-Benz Dealer Board, believes the brand can build upon its 9 percent passenger car sales increase last year with a broadened portfolio that appeals to more customers.

January 22, 2025 11:00 AM
UAW says 99% of Detroit Axle members vote to authorize strike against Daimler

The UAW vote comes after the union won victories last year at Daimler Truck's other U.S. operations.

January 16, 2025 06:14 PM
BMW, Mercedes, Audi sales battered in China and Germany amid slowdown

German automakers are losing out in China against electric-only domestic rivals who are benefitting from a price war, more competitive EV lineups and subsidies.

January 14, 2025 09:50 AM
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