Major German carmakers hit by steep China sales plunge as competition heats up

A vlogger promotes the GLC SUV at the Mercedes-Benz booth during Auto China 2026 in Beijing, on April 24, 2026. Major German carmakers saw sharp quarterly sales declines in China, as domestic demand weakened and competition heats up in the world’s biggest auto market. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

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