On the Dash: Mercedes-Benz sales declined 12% in Q3 to 525,300 vehicles, primarily due to U.S. tariffs and weakening demand in China, while Germany and other regions showed stronger performance. BMW reported third-quarter growth, with 588,300 vehicles sold, led by strong performances in Europe and the U.S. Both automakers are navigating global trade tensions, shifting…
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (L) is introduced to a BMW iX3 car by BMW CEO Oliver Zipse (C) , watched by Bavaria’s State Premier Markus Soeder (R) at the German car manufacturers booth on the opening day of the International Motor Show IAA, Sept. 9, 2025, in Munich, Germany. TOBIAS SCHWARZ/AFP via Getty Images At…
Almost 200,000 BMWs, along with some Toyota Supras, are being recalled in the U.S. by the German automaker due to the potential for a short circuit in their starters that could increase the risk of a fire, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Friday. A total of 196,355 vehicles in the U.S. will be…
China’s state-owned carmakers are realigning their operations on the mainland, forming tie-ups with domestic partners after relying on foreign marques for decades, as they focus on electric vehicles (EV) in the world’s largest market for clean-energy cars. Juggernauts from FAW Group, mainland China’s oldest carmaker, to SAIC Motor, the country’s largest carmaker until 2023, are…
On today’s episode of Quick Charge, the Germans are rolling out a raft of great-looking new EVs with great range, fast charging, and competitive price tags. Meanwhile, Tesla’s US market share has sunk to near record lows. As punishment, Elon’s getting a trillion-dollar raise. Mercedes and BMW each have a fresh take on the electric…
BMW (BMW.DE) expects to regain momentum in its largest market, China, through the all-electric Neue Klasse lineup. The series, marking a major transformation of the company’s portfolio, was officially launched this week with its first model, News.Az reports, citing Reuters. “We are more than competitive with this product,” Chief Financial Officer Walter Mertl told…
BMW is targeting a return to growth in China, its largest market, with the launch of its all-electric Neue Klasse series, beginning with the iX3 SUV. The model is set to debut in China by summer 2026. Chief Financial Officer Walter Mertl told, “We are more than competitive with this product. With increasing availability of…
BMW is confident it can return to growth in its largest market China with the all-electric Neue Klasse series, a major overhaul of the company’s portfolio that was kick-started this week with the launch of its first model. “We are more than competitive with this product,” Chief Financial Officer Walter Mertl told Reuters. “With increasing…
Fresh seafood and fruits arriving by air in Hong Kong for re-export can now be transferred directly to mainland China for clearance as one of several new measures to help the city remain competitive in a tariff-laden global trade environment, the customs chief has said. Commissioner of Customs and Excise Chan Tsz-tat also told the…
Fresh seafood and fruits arriving by air in Hong Kong for re-export can now be transferred directly to mainland China for clearance as one of several new measures to help the city remain competitive in a tariff-laden global trade environment, the customs chief has said. Commissioner of Customs and Excise Chan Tsz-tat also told the…