Story no.70InternationalOngoingSales and market +1Notable Several countries (3)31 Oct → 4 Nov12 facts · 21 art.
German automakers face drop in their sales in China
German automakers, including Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi and Volkswagen, are experiencing a sharp decline in their sales and exports in China, where the share of foreign brands has fallen below 30% in favor of local manufacturers. Mercedes-Benz is preparing new cost savings in Germany, plans to produce locally almost all its cars destined for the Chinese market and strengthen its presence in the United States. In Germany, the issue also concerns competitiveness measures and the efforts of premium Chinese brands to establish themselves on the German market. In the United States, the focus is on European automakers' Chinese strategies, deemed insufficient, and on Mercedes' strengthening in this market.
In brief
Ongoing story bringing together 12 events involving Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi and 7 more, in 3 countries (Chine, Allemagne, États-Unis), followed from 31 October 2026 to 4 November 2026. 21 articles from 11 sources (sales and market, plants, jobs and earnings); last updated on 4 November 2026 at 12:20.
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- 05h25
LatestChinese premium car brands try again to establish themselves in Germany
Chinese premium brands are relaunching their efforts to establish themselves in the German market, despite the decline in sales of German premium automakers in China.
搜狐网
- 03h15
Les constructeurs premium allemands sous pression en Chine
Mercedes-Benz, BMW et Audi voient leurs positions reculer sur le marché chinois et doivent démontrer leur capacité de rebond.
盖世汽车
- 19h01
Les ventes de Mercedes chutent de 31 % en Chine au dernier trimestre
Mercedes-Benz a enregistré une baisse de 31 % de ses ventes en Chine au dernier trimestre. Le constructeur compte produire localement presque toutes ses voitures destinées au marché chinois et renforcer sa présence aux États-Unis.
Autoblog
- 10h21
Les nouvelles stratégies chinoises des constructeurs européens jugées insuffisantes
Une analyse estime que les stratégies déployées par les constructeurs européens pour redresser leurs positions en Chine pourraient ne pas suffire face à la concurrence locale.
Automotive NewsAutomobilwoche
- 09h44
ChinaForeign automakers' market share in China falls below 30%
Foreign brands have dropped below 30% of the Chinese automotive market, signaling a profound restructuring benefiting local manufacturers.
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Countries concerned
Several countries (3)
Brands concerned
Official figures
- Mercedes-Benz · 71,871 reg. (EU + EFTA + UK, Sept 26) · 83 recall(s) in 12 months
- BMW · 67,640 reg. (EU + EFTA + UK, Sept 26) · 82 recall(s) in 12 months
- Audi · 58,574 reg. (EU + EFTA + UK, Sept 26) · 42 recall(s) in 12 months
- Volkswagen · 120,214 reg. (EU + EFTA + UK, Sept 26) · 59 recall(s) in 12 months
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Amounts cited$4 billion
Highest number recorded in 1 article(s), automatically extracted: please check sources.
Sources by country and language
Press country
| Articles | Outlets | |
|---|---|---|
| China | 7 | 6 |
| Germany | 6 | 5 |
| United States | 6 | 3 |
| France | 1 | 1 |
| Netherlands | 1 | 1 |
Languages
| Articles | Outlets | |
|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 7 | 6 |
| German | 6 | 5 |
| English | 6 | 3 |
| French | 1 | 1 |
| Dutch | 1 | 1 |
Country of the outlet (not of the topic), inferred from its address and language. Each outlet counts once per row.
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Events in the story
- Mercedes-Benz explique sa stratégie chinoise, présentée comme un terrain d'entraînement4 Nov
- Les nouvelles stratégies chinoises des constructeurs européens jugées insuffisantes4 Nov
- Chinese premium car brands try again to establish themselves in Germany3 Nov
- Les constructeurs premium allemands sous pression en Chine3 Nov
- Foreign automakers' market share in China falls below 30%2 Nov
- Les ventes de Mercedes chutent de 31 % en Chine au dernier trimestre2 Nov
- Les constructeurs chinois devancent Volkswagen, BMW et Mercedes1 Nov
- Volkswagen et Mercedes-Benz accusent de fortes chutes de ventes en Chine1 Nov
- German car exports to China collapse1 Nov
- Les ventes des marques premium allemandes s'effondrent en Chine31 Oct
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