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Mercedes expected to announce strategic reset at 2024 financial results event

A 2022 plan to move upmarket has fallen well short of targets. China, EVs and cost cuts will be on the menu Feb. 20 at Mercedes' capital markets day.

February 19, 2025 10:01 AM
Mercedes-Benz USA buzz-saws budgets in belt-tightening, pink-slips sales managers

The expense reduction effort in the U.S., detailed at a town hall meeting, affects all business areas.

February 11, 2025 02:00 PM
China’s extra 10% tariffs on U.S. cars hit GM, Ford and Mercedes SUVs

An extra tariff went into effect on Monday against goods including vehicles with engines larger than 2.5 liters, according to Chinese state broadcaster CCTV, bringing the total impost to 25 percent.

February 10, 2025 09:30 PM
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
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