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Mercedes-Benz (MBGAF) to invest $4B in Alabama plant to boost SUV production

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:23:45 -0400

(Updated - March 31, 2026 1:23 PM EDT)

Mercedes-Benz (MBGAF) on Tuesday said it will invest $4B in Alabama plant to boost SUV production:

With retail sales of 303,200 passenger cars and 40,000 vans last year, the U.S. market plays a crucial role in the success of the Mercedes-Benz Group as a whole. That's why investments of more than $7 billion into U.S. operations by 2030 are planned, demonstrating the commitment of Mercedes-Benz to its local footprint and continued growth in the U.S. The Tuscaloosa plant will receive a significant share of these investments, amounting to $4 billion, reflecting Alabama's strategic importance

EU nears US trade deal with Airbus exemptions, Ferrari left out - Bloomberg

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 13:04:14 -0400

Investing.com -- The European Union is finalizing a trade agreement with the United States that would protect certain key industries from impending tariffs, with commercial aircraft manufacturer Airbus Group SE (EPA:AIR) set to benefit from exemptions.

According to Bloomberg, citing people familiar with the matter, the European Commission is close to reaching a preliminary deal that would shield commercial aircraft from some tariffs that could be imposed as early as August 1.

The agreement is also expected to create carve-outs for certain automakers, primarily German companies like BMW AG (ETR:BMWG) and Mercedes Benz Group AG (ETR:MBGn) that operate factories in the United

EU nears US trade deal with Airbus exemptions, Ferrari left out - Bloomberg

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 13:04:14 -0400

EU nears US trade deal with Airbus exemptions, Ferrari left out - Bloomberg

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 13:04:14 -0400

EU nears US trade deal with Airbus exemptions, Ferrari left out - Bloomberg

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 13:04:14 -0400

EU nears US trade deal with Airbus exemptions, Ferrari left out - Bloomberg

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 13:04:14 -0400

EU nears US trade deal with Airbus exemptions, Ferrari left out - Bloomberg

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 13:04:14 -0400

EU nears US trade deal with Airbus exemptions, Ferrari left out - Bloomberg

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 13:04:14 -0400

Mercedes-Benz (MGBAF) announces Q2 sales

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 12:47:25 -0400

Mercedes-Benz (OTC: MGBAF) announced:

Mercedes-Benz Cars Q2 deliveries to customers (retail sales) of 464,600 units underpins solid demand particularly in the U.S. (+26%) and Germany (+7%)
In the U.S., demand for Top-End vehicles remains strong, with continued growth for Mercedes-AMG; leading position in Top-End luxury segment in China
Mercedes-Benz Cars Q2 group sales at 453,700 units slightly lower, especially due to diligent management of stock to counter tariff impacts
All-new CLA debuts in Europe, incoming orders gain momentum
Mercedes-Benz Cars xEV-share in Europe at 40%, strong demand for PHEV (+34%) globally
Mercedes-Benz Vans sold 93,400 vehicles in the second quarter, EV share reached 7% globally,

Mercedes-Benz (MGBAF) announces Q2 sales

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 12:47:25 -0400

Mercedes-Benz (OTC: MGBAF) announced:

Mercedes-Benz Cars Q2 deliveries to customers (retail sales) of 464,600 units underpins solid demand particularly in the U.S. (+26%) and Germany (+7%)
In the U.S., demand for Top-End vehicles remains strong, with continued growth for Mercedes-AMG; leading position in Top-End luxury segment in China
Mercedes-Benz Cars Q2 group sales at 453,700 units slightly lower, especially due to diligent management of stock to counter tariff impacts
All-new CLA debuts in Europe, incoming orders gain momentum
Mercedes-Benz Cars xEV-share in Europe at 40%, strong demand for PHEV (+34%) globally
Mercedes-Benz Vans sold 93,400 vehicles in the second quarter, EV share reached 7% globally,

German auto industry risks production halts over Chinese rare earth export restric

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 08:56:05 -0400

Investing.com -- Germany’s automobile industry could face production delays and potential outages due to China’s export restrictions on rare earths alloys, mixtures, and magnets, according to a warning issued by the German auto lobby, VDA. The lobby’s head, Hildegard Mueller, highlighted the severity of the issue in a statement on Tuesday, citing slow export license approvals and customs clearance delays as the primary causes of the problem.