Mercedes-Benz to Cut Jobs Amid China Market Pressure
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Mercedes Benz intends to resume the voluntary departure programme in Germany in December, amid declining demand in China and rising costs, after reducing its forecast of profits and cash flows during 2026.
The collapse of sales in China hampers the accounts of Mercedes, forcing the House to review estimates and start new plans of cuts and exits
Chinese deliveries fell by about a third in the third quarter, and the profitability of the automotive industry has melted. Mercedes promises to stay in China, but is preparing a new savings plan in Germany, with voluntary departures as early as December 2026 and a negotiation on working time.
VW is expected to have sold 39 percent fewer cars to China in the third quarter, Mercedes is rethinking its strategy. New sales markets are looking for – not only for car manufacturers
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