Story no.70InternationalOngoingSales and market +1Notable Several countries (3)31 Oct → 2 Nov8 facts · 12 art.
Mercedes, BMW, Volkswagen: sales plunge in China
German automakers, particularly Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Volkswagen and Porsche, are facing a sharp decline in their sales and exports in China, while Chinese automakers gain ground. The phenomenon affects the entire Chinese market and weighs on the results of premium groups. In Germany, Mercedes-Benz announces new cost-cutting measures to restore competitiveness, and in China, Porsche is reducing its dealership network. In the United States, analyses highlight the growing advantage of Chinese automakers and judge the strategies deployed by European automakers insufficient.
In brief
Ongoing story bringing together 8 events involving Mercedes-Benz, Audi, BMW and 7 more, in 3 countries (Chine, Allemagne, États-Unis), followed from 31 October 2026 to 2 November 2026. 12 articles from 7 sources (sales and market, plants, jobs and earnings); last updated on 2 November 2026 at 10:21.
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- 12h54
Les constructeurs chinois devancent Volkswagen, BMW et Mercedes
Analyse expliquant comment les constructeurs chinois prennent l'avantage sur Volkswagen, BMW et Mercedes-Benz, notamment sur le marché chinois.
FinanzNachrichten.dewallstreet-online.de
- 11h13
Volkswagen et Mercedes-Benz accusent de fortes chutes de ventes en Chine
Volkswagen et Mercedes-Benz enregistrent des reculs marqués de leurs livraisons en Chine, illustrant les difficultés persistantes des constructeurs allemands sur ce marché.
upday News
- 11h06
Mercedes-Benz explique sa stratégie chinoise, présentée comme un terrain d'entraînement
Dans un entretien, Mercedes-Benz décrit la Chine comme le terrain d'essai de l'industrie automobile mondiale et détaille ce que le constructeur y développe. Le groupe y adapte sa stratégie face à la concurrence locale.
SWR手机新浪网
- 03h23
German car exports to China collapse
Sales of German cars exported to China are experiencing a sharp decline, against the backdrop of the Chinese industry moving upmarket.
手机新浪网
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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
- 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | 5 | 4 |
| China | 3 | 2 |
| United States | 3 | 2 |
| France | 1 | 1 |
Languages
| Articles | Outlets | |
|---|---|---|
| German | 5 | 4 |
| Chinese | 3 | 2 |
| English | 3 | 2 |
| 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
- 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
- Porsche closes dealerships in China as sales slump31 Oct
- Mercedes-Benz steps up cost-cutting as sales decline in China31 Oct
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