Foreign carmakers lose more traction in China as luxury stronghold erodes
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Foreign luxury car brands such as Mercedes-Benz and Land Rover are losing sales in China as wealthy consumers shift away from petrol-powered vehicles. Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers are increasingly capturing market share, making it harder for international marques to retain profitability. Analysts expect this trend to continue, according to data from the China Passenger Car Association.
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Luxury car brands experienced further sales decline in China.
International marques are struggling against competition from China’s rising electric vehicle (EV) powerhouses.
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International luxury car brands from Mercedes-Benz to Land Rover took a further beating in China last month.
South China Morning Post- Luxury car brands experienced further sales decline in China.
- Wealthy consumers are shunning expensive petrol-powered vehicles.
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Loaded language removedInternational luxury car brands from Mercedes-Benz to Land Rover took a further beating in China last month as wealthy consumers continued to shun expensive petrol-powered vehicles.
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International luxury car brands from Mercedes-Benz to Land Rover took a further beating in China last month.
South China Morning PostWealthy consumers continued to shun expensive petrol-powered vehicles.
South China Morning PostInternational marques are struggling against competition from China’s rising electric vehicle (EV) powerhouses.
South China Morning Post