Mercedes, BMW, Porsche battle Chinese rivals at home

A BYD Sealion 7 is pictured next to a Yangwang U8 EV at the Paris auto show. — A BYD Sealion 7, left, and a Yangwang U8 electric vehicle at the Paris auto show. (BLOOMBERG)

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October 28, 2024 11:56 AM

Mercedes-Benz was once a standard-bearer of automotive refinement, but wavering sales and profits underscore how even the lucrative upscale end of the car market is feeling the heat from China.

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