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Mercedes-Benz Scrambles to Offset China Weakness With US Logistics Overhaul and AI Push

· Source: ad-hoc-news.de

In short

Mercedes-Benz is executing a multi-pronged strategy to offset a steep 27% sales decline in China, including a logistics overhaul in Alabama that cuts vehicle-shuttling costs by 70% and a new AI partnership with Liquid AI for embedded in-car intelligence. The automaker also reports strong EV momentum in Europe, with first-quarter BEV sales surging 34%, while its stock remains under pressure with a year-to-date loss of 14.84%.

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Tags: logistics, automotive, AI, supply chain, EV, cost reduction

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