Category: Mercedes-Benz

Trump’s Tariffs Pose a New Threat for Germany’s Stagnant Economy

President Trump’s trade war adds another challenge to the incoming government’s attempts to revive Europe’s biggest economy.
How Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ Tariffs Might Go Down

The president is set to announce details of his sweeping tariffs, as companies and global trading partners scramble to respond.
Xi Jinping Meets Global Business Leaders Amid Trade Tensions

German investment in China’s auto industry has been one of the few bright spots as foreign investment has slowed to a crawl.
Germany Says Europe Must Respond to Trump’s Auto Tariffs

The United States is a crucial export market for the German auto industry, which is already suffering from weak sales and increased competition from China.
Auto Tariff Sticker Shock

President Trump’s vow to hit the global automotive industry with new duties risks raising inflation and inflaming trade-war tensions.
Trump’s Tariffs on Autos Would Hit Europe Hard

The levies could hurt European automakers when the industry is already struggling, especially in Germany, Europe’s biggest economy.
Mercedes’s Most Affordable Sedan Will Be Electric

The German luxury carmaker said its latest compact sedan solved problems that had kept people from buying electric vehicles.
Why Do S.U.V.s Look Like Trucks Again?

For decades, carlike curves were in. Now, buyers are interested in sport utility vehicles that feature right-angles and off-road cred.
Porsche Is No Longer a ‘Premium’ Sports Car in China

Chinese drivers are buying affordable electric vehicles loaded with new technology, a trend that is redefining high-end vehicles and hurting German automakers.
Automakers Thrived in the Pandemic. Many Are Now Struggling.

Changing technology, political turmoil and competition from China are cutting into profits and forcing carmakers to cut jobs and close factories.
A Mercedes-Benz Fire Jolts South Korea’s E.V. Transition

The government is aggressively promoting electric cars. But a dramatic blaze in an underground lot has left some potential buyers worried about safety.
U.A.W. Seeks a New Election at Mercedes-Benz Plants in Alabama

The union, which lost an organizing vote at two factories last week, argued to federal officials that the automaker had violated labor laws.