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Mercedes-Benz Is Pivoting to Local Manufacturing in China

The shift follows a 31% third-quarter sales drop as Mercedes-Benz faces tougher competition from domestic brands and pressure to cut costs.

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CEO Ola Källenius said the new electric E-Class is set to be the first model produced under the plan in the second half of next year

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Mercedes-Benz sales fall 31% in China, forcing a ‘100% China’ business overhaul

Mercedes-Benz is overhauling its China business with a ‘100% China for China’ strategy after sales fell 31% in Q3, as weaker luxury demand and local rivals put pressure on its business.

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Mercedes-Benz is pivoting to local manufacturing in China

CEO Ola Källenius said the new electric E-Class is set to be the first model produced under the plan in the second half of next year

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Mercedes-Benz Aims to Restructure Its Activity in China to Face the "Competitive Battle" of the Local Market

The manufacturer based in Stuttgart has seen how in the third quarter sales in the Asian market have cooled by 31%.

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Mercedes Sales in China Fall by 31%: the Automaker Completely Changes Its Business Model

German automaker Mercedes-Benz Group AG is forced to completely rethink its activities in the Chinese market due to falling demand and stiff competition. This is reported by Bloomberg.

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