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Mercedes-Benz (MBLY) sets 2026 U.S. sales goal of 400,000 cars
Mercedes-Benz USA CEO Adam Chamberlain announced a target to increase U.S. retail sales to 400,000 cars by 2030, up from 303,200 in 2022, reflecting a 28% increase. Despite a challenging market and elevated auto loan interest rates, Chamberlain noted that sales have not yet been affected by rising gas prices, which may impact consumer behavior in the future. The company is investing $4 billion in its Alabama plant to support this goal and introduced new vehicle models including the GLE 53 Hybrid. Tariffs on imports have increased costs, but sales prices have only risen by 1.3% since implementation.
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Tata Motors, BMW to Increase Car Prices in India Up to 2% Due to Cost Pressures
Tata Motors plans to raise commercial vehicle prices by up to 1.5% and passenger vehicle prices by an average of 0.5%. Audi will increase passenger car prices by as much as 2%. BMW Group India will also implement a price adjustment of up to 2%, effective April 1. These increases are attributed to higher materials and logistics costs linked to regional instability. Despite potential supply chain disruptions, passenger car sales in India rose 11% year-on-year to a record 417,705 units in February.
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