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Mercedes-Benz cuts 2026 outlook on China slump, costs

Mercedes-Benz lowered its full-year 2026 guidance on Tuesday, October 27. The German luxury carmaker pointed to an "increasingly challenging market environment in China" and higher costs expected in the fourth quarter, including material costs, according to its ad hoc disclosure.…

Mercedes-backed ProLogium begins mass-producing solid-state batteries in Taiwan

ProLogium Technology, the Taiwanese battery maker backed by Mercedes-Benz, has started mass-producing all-solid-state battery cells at its facility in Taoyuan, Taiwan, marking what the company says is a milestone for the long-promised technology's path to commercialization.

Mercedes-Benz shares surge after Q2 profit beats estimates

Mercedes-Benz reported a 22% rise in second-quarter operating profit on Tuesday but lowered its full-year car sales forecast, warning that continued weakness in China would weigh on volume for the rest of 2026.

Mercedes-Benz cuts revenue outlook as China slump deepens

Mercedes-Benz Group AG lowered its full-year revenue guidance alongside its second-quarter 2026 results on Monday, citing weaker-than-expected demand in China where a prolonged property downturn continues to erode consumer confidence in premium goods.

Antonelli wins Belgian GP for fifth straight F1 victory

Kimi Antonelli claimed his sixth career victory on Sunday, converting pole position into a commanding win at the Belgian Grand Prix to extend his lead atop the 2026 Formula 1 World Championship standings. The Mercedes Mercedes-Benz Group AG driver crossed…

VW, BMW, Mercedes each lose 30%+ in China sales

Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, and BMW Bayerische Motoren Werke AG each suffered sales declines of at least 30% in China during the second quarter of 2026, as local electric vehicle competitors continue to outpace Europe's legacy automakers in the world's largest car…

Mercedes-Benz Q2 car sales fall 8% as China drops 30%

Mercedes-Benz reported an 8% decline in sales for its core car business in the second quarter of 2026, as the German automaker faces mounting pressure from Chinese rivals in one of its most important markets.