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Mercedes says emissions pool with Volvo in Europe is ‘rational’ choice

CEO Ola Kallenius portrayed the pool with Geely as a temporary solution ahead of a number of key EV launches, including the new CLA compact model and the GLC midsize SUV.

February 21, 2025 11:30 AM
Mercedes’ next-gen ICE and BEV vans to share platform

Mercedes, in a strategic shift, will launch more gasoline and diesel vehicles than electric cars to match consumer demand and drive profit margins.

February 20, 2025 06:28 PM
Trump tariffs could cost Mercedes about $1 billion, CFO says

With potential trade wars brewing, Mercedes plans to localize more production in the U.S. and China. It is likely to add another model to its factory in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

February 20, 2025 01:48 PM
Mercedes is cutting production capacity amid falling profits

Mercedes launched a fresh cost-cutting plan to revive sales and margins as the company forecast a drop in earnings in 2025.

February 20, 2025 07:26 AM
TikTok’s new auto ads — what car brands and dealerships should know

TikTok is going after more auto brands and car dealerships with a new performance ad format that displays more product details and links to shop. On Wednesday, TikTok announced it would roll out Automative Ads to all brands, after testing the format with carmakers and dealers, including Mercedes-Benz and Peugeot.

February 19, 2025 03:47 PM
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
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