Mercedes-Benz deliveries in China fell another 29%, and now its forecast for the year has gone with them

Business BagelChristian Maidman · 29 October 2026 at 02:45

Mercedes-Benz has cut its 2026 forecast, blaming China and costlier raw materials, and now expects group profit to do no better than match last year's.
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