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Mercedes Crisis: CEO Pushes for Longer Hours as IG Metall Union Resists Cost-Cutting Measures

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Mercedes-Benz Chief Executive Ola Källenius has renewed calls for extended working hours in Germany, framing the country’s economic competitiveness within a worsening industrial climate. Speaking amidst broad cost-cutting initiatives across the German manufacturing sector, executive leadership pointed to structural rigidities, high energy costs, and shifting global demands as key pressures facing legacy automakers today. The … Read more

BYD Denza Expansion: High-Performance Premium EVs Arrive in Germany

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Denza, the premium automotive brand operated as a joint venture between BYD and Mercedes-Benz, has officially entered the German market with a strategic focus on high-performance electric vehicles. The company’s expansion marks a significant step in its international growth strategy, aiming to position its models as viable competitors on the demanding German Autobahn network. By … Read more

China’s EV Exports Surpass Gas Cars for First Time

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For the first time in its industrial history, China has reached a pivotal turning point in its automotive strategy. In April 2026, the nation exported more electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles than traditional gas or diesel-powered cars, signaling a fundamental shift in the global automotive trade landscape. This milestone comes as Chinese automakers aggressively pivot … Read more

AI and Robot Investment Rises Amid Falling Vehicle Deliveries

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The automotive landscape in China has long been a battlefield of hardware—battery range, chassis rigidity, and interior luxury. But for XPeng, the ambition is shifting from the metal of the car to the intelligence of the machine. The company is currently navigating a high-stakes pivot, transitioning its core identity from a traditional electric vehicle (EV) … Read more

Mercedes-Benz Prepares for a Prolonged Downturn in China’s Slowing Auto Market

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Mercedes-Benz is facing mounting challenges in China, its largest single market, as slowing economic growth and intensifying competition reshape the automotive landscape. The German luxury automaker, once a dominant force in the world’s biggest auto market, now confronts a prolonged period of subdued demand that analysts are calling a “durststrecke” — a German term meaning … Read more