Industry News
Mercedes is struggling right now, having recently reported a decline in worldwide sales due to a sharp drop in demand in China. In response, Mercedes UK appears to be engaging in some wild mental gymnastics....
By Chris Ward
January 14, 2025
In 2024, Mercedes-Benz reported a 3% decline in global car sales, totaling 1,983,400 units, due to weaker demand in China (-7%) and Europe (-3%), including a significant 9% drop in Germany. While U.S. car sales rose 8%, the gains could not counteract declines in other...
By DCB Editorial
January 10, 2025
Rolls-Royce has announced a £300 million ($376 million) investment to expand its Goodwood plant, focusing on its Bespoke services and the exclusive Coachbuild program, which offers ultra-wealthy clients the opportunity to design fully customized vehicles. The move caters to...
By DCB Editorial
January 8, 2025
The Nikkei reported that Honda and Nissan are preparing to negotiate a potential merger, which may eventually include Mitsubishi Motors. This strategic move aims to create a formidable Japanese automotive entity to rival Toyota and...
By DCB Editorial
December 18, 2024
Europe is currently facing significant challenges, most of which are self-inflicted. However, we won’t delve into the reasons here—this isn’t a political blog; it’s the Daily Car Blog. A trade war is brewing between the...
By Anthony Henson
December 16, 2024
All empires eventually expire, and Sterile Corporate Monolith Stellantis appears to be a lumbering giant—too big to move quickly and too slow to react to changing market forces. Markets are always evolving, which means sales...
By DCB Editorial
December 3, 2024