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Old is gold: Pre-owned luxury cars outsell new in 2024 as demand surges

The overall Indian automotive market is moving towards premiumisation, a trend evident from the rising share of utility vehicles (UVs)

India could benefit from free trade in long term: Mercedes India MD & CEO

India could be a beneficiary in the long-term from the ongoing tariff war that could lead to better trade and lowering of barriers, even though there can be short-term shocks, according to Mercedes-Benz India Managing Director and CEO Santosh Iyer. While the Indian automotive segment is not directly impacted by US President Donald Trump's tariff war, Iyer told PTI that consumer sentiment in the luxury segment is still positive despite a highly volatile scenario globally due to the current geopolitical situation, currency fluctuations and supply chain concerns. "For the first time, we are discussing about opening up of our borders and also opening for two-way trade. Generally, we have always advocated for more open and fair trade policies that help foster global economic growth and drive innovation as well," he said when asked about the overall impact of the ongoing tariff war. The free trade, based on low tariffs and reduced trade barriers, has significantly increased international

Mercedes may raise car prices in April if rupee weakens against euro

Mercedes-Benz India may increase prices of its model range in April, if the rupee continues to weaken against the euro, Managing Director & CEO Santosh Iyer said on Tuesday. The company, which took a price hike in January this year, also expects the luxury car sales to remain under stress for at least two quarters with muted demand. "When we look at the exchange rate, it has really been a bit concerning in the last 20 days because the euro has already reached 95 levels, and we have priced the cars at 90 (rupee level). So there's a significant increase in this, and that may lead to price increase if this continues from April," Iyer told reporters here. Euro's exchange rate in terms of Indian rupee has been witnessing a continuous fall this year. From the level of 89.96 on February 12, the exchange rate hit the record low of 95.13 against a euro on March 12, according to RBI data. A euro was valued at Rs 94.55 as on Tuesday. The company needs to react to any averse fluctuations in .

Mercedes-Benz 2024 car sales fell 3% in a tough year for automakers

Annual sales of battery-electric cars (BEV) dropped by 23 per cent to 185,100 vehicles, adding pressure on the carmaker as new, harsher EU CO2 emission reduction targets take effect this year

Rupee volatility likely to drive imported luxury car prices off course

Luxury car sales touched 51K units for first time in 2024

Mercedes-Benz Concept CLA to make India debut at Bharat Mobility Expo 2025

Mercedes-Benz EQG will also return to the Bharat Mobility Expo 2025, flanked by the Maybach EQS 680 Night Series, LWB E-Class 450 4MATIC, and more, offering a glimpse into the future of mobility

We must win back market share, rethink strategy: Mercedes-Benz labour chief

Mercedes-Benz Cars sold 1.46 million cars in the first nine months of this year, down 4.3% from the same period of 2023

Tata Motors to raise commercial vehicle prices by up to 2% from January

Already passenger vehicle makers, including Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai Motor India and Tata Motors, along with luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Audi have announced that they would increase the price

How Mercedes-Benz retains its crown in India's luxury car segment

For the first time in history, the luxury car market is poised to cross the sales mark of 50,000 units in 2024, with Mercedes-Benz leading the way

Blaze in Mercedes-Benz helps South Korea to reshape it's EV policy

Mercedes-Benz blaze was undoubtedly an unfortunate event, but it cast a much-needed spotlight on the issue and sparked calls for stricter regulations

Luxury automakers hike prices up to 3% amidst rising material costs

Mercedes-Benz India will revise ex-showroom prices by Rs 2 lakh to Rs 9 lakh, depending on the model

Mercedes improved pollution management at plant: Maharashtra govt

The clearance is a relief for the German carmaker, India's top luxury car seller, which announced plans in January to launch over a dozen models and invest $24 million in the country this year

BMW profit falls, misses expectations due to weak China sales, brake issues

Rival German automakers Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz are also struggling with falling sales in China amid a weak economy and intense competition

BMW sales drop due to China's EV, CEO asks to cancel new fossil ban plan

Demand in China, the world's biggest auto market, is suffering from a flagging economy, while foreign carmakers face stiff competition from local manufacturers offering cheaper models, especially EVs

Volkswagen starts key pay talks with unions in shadow of plant closures

Other German automakers are feeling the pain too, with Mercedes-Benz and BMW cutting their profit forecasts in recent weeks due to weak demand in China

Mercedes-Benz to accelerate autonomous driving on German motorways

Existing Mercedes cars equipped with the technology will be upgraded from a current 60 kph free of charge

Mercedes-Benz fire that injured 23 may cloud South Korea's EV transition

Since then, there's been widespread anxiety over EVs, a phenomenon dubbed EV phobia by local media

Luxury carmakers Mercedes, Audi, BMW expect robust sales in festive season

Luxury carmakers Mercedes-Benz, Audi and BMW are eyeing robust sales during the festive period this year with demand for high-end cars continuing to see an upward trend in India. In an interaction with PTI, Mercedes-Benz India MD and CEO Santosh Iyer said the luxury car segment is set for its best-ever performance this year with festive season offtakes playing a major role in the overall performance. He noted that the festive season generally gives high double-digit sales growth, helping the automaker to average out single-digit growth of the earlier quarter. "So in that sense, on an average, then we are able to get a double-digit growth during the festive season," Iyer stated. Elaborating on the overall industry, which still remains a very small part of the overall passenger vehicle market in the country, he said the segment is headed for record volumes this fiscal year but not all players are witnessing growth. "Some (companies) are even degrowing, some are flat and they are fac

Need to have common platform for ease of EV charging: Mercedes-Benz

Luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz India has pitched for a common platform to provide real-time information about all available charging stations operated by different service providers to make it more convenient for electric vehicle owners. Mercedes-Benz India MD and CEO Santosh Iyer pointed out that the common app would go a long way in enhancing customer convenience and help in pushing electric vehicle adoption in the country. In an interaction with PTI, Iyer noted that there is a need to democratise charging infrastructure for electric vehicles. "Today, if you buy an electric car, you need 3-4 different apps on your phone. What we are requesting the government is to come up with something like a UPI-based system," Iyer said. India is a leader in digital technology, but when it comes to charging, there are still multiple apps, he stated. "They (apps) don't talk to each other...payment gateways are not in sync..if it can be solved the convenience of EVs will be next level," Iyer ...

Mercedes slashes financial forecast in latest blow to German industry

Mercedes-Benz Cars now expects its adjusted return on sales to be between 7.5 per cent and 8.5 per cent