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Mercedes-Benz sales decline 10% in 2025

Mercedes-Benz reported a 10% fall in global vehicle sales in 2025, with weaker demand in China and the impact of US tariffs weighing on results. The group sold around 2.16 million cars and vans during the year. Car sales declined 9% to just over 1.8 ... Free Content

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