Story no.70InternationalOngoingSales and market +1Notable Several countries (3)31 Oct → 3 Nov12 facts · 17 art.
Mercedes-Benz and German automakers face slump in sales in China
German automakers, notably Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi and Volkswagen, are experiencing a sharp decline in their sales and exports in China, where foreign brands are losing ground to local manufacturers. Mercedes-Benz announces new cost-cutting measures in Germany while maintaining its presence in China, strengthening local production and its footprint in the United States. While China sees foreign brands fall below 30% of the market and Porsche reduce its dealership network, Germany is marked by cost-cutting at Mercedes-Benz and the relaunch of premium Chinese brands on its soil, while the United States appears as a redeployment axis for the automaker.
In brief
Ongoing story bringing together 12 events involving Mercedes-Benz, Audi, BMW and 7 more, in 3 countries (Chine, Allemagne, États-Unis), followed from 31 October 2026 to 3 November 2026. 17 articles from 8 sources (sales and market, plants, jobs and earnings); last updated on 3 November 2026 at 05:25.
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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 News
- 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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Several countries (3)
Brands concerned
Official figures
- Mercedes-Benz · 71,871 reg. (EU + EFTA + UK, Sept 26) · 83 recall(s) in 12 months
- Audi · 58,574 reg. (EU + EFTA + UK, Sept 26) · 42 recall(s) in 12 months
- BMW · 67,640 reg. (EU + EFTA + UK, Sept 26) · 82 recall(s) in 12 months
- Mercedes-Benz Group · 4,364 reg. (France, Oct 26) · 85 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 | 5 | 4 |
| United States | 4 | 3 |
| France | 1 | 1 |
Languages
| Articles | Outlets | |
|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 7 | 6 |
| German | 5 | 4 |
| English | 4 | 3 |
| French | 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
- 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 nouvelles stratégies chinoises des constructeurs européens jugées insuffisantes2 Nov
- Les constructeurs chinois devancent Volkswagen, BMW et Mercedes1 Nov
- Volkswagen et Mercedes-Benz accusent de fortes chutes de ventes en Chine1 Nov
- Mercedes-Benz explique sa stratégie chinoise, présentée comme un terrain d'entraînement1 Nov
- German car exports to China collapse1 Nov
- Les ventes des marques premium allemandes s'effondrent en Chine31 Oct
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