Mercedes-Benz

In the third quarter, Mercedes‑Benz’s sales fell by 8%, and by 31% in China. Citi analyst Harald Hendrikse expects permanently lower sales volumes and forecasts profitability outside China to be close to zero in 2026. According to analysts, Mercedes must cut costs and adjust production capacity to the lower revenue base; management plans to present concrete measures with its annual forecast in February. » Mais em deraktionaer.de

At Mercedes‑Benz in Ludwigsfelde and at supplier Gestamp, employees halted production for two hours in the morning. IG Metall is demanding five percent more pay for twelve months; the employers are offering a one‑off payment and a permanent increase of 1.3 percent from July 2028. Collective bargaining in the metal and electrical industry has so far been inconclusive, so further walkouts are not ruled out. Strikes hit Mercedes‑Benz amid weak demand and high conversion costs and are weighing on the stock. » Mais em deraktionaer.de

According to the analysis, German manufacturers have passed the trough in e-mobility innovations and are catching up to Chinese competitors. Mercedes improved significantly and is seen as the biggest winner, while VW leads the German makers in the number of new production-series innovations; by contrast, Tesla fell sharply in the rankings. Experts expect consolidation in China but warn that Germany must reduce costs and increase speed to regain the Chinese technological lead. » Mais em n-tv.de