The German luxury automotive brand marked its transcontinental tour, which will touch 140 places across 23 countries and five continents, with celebrations across its Bengaluru campuses
Narrowing profit margins due to higher raw material costs have dealt yet another major blow to China’s carmakers as they face shrinking market demand amid a rollback of purchase subsidies and tax incentives. The dire scenario could also dash Chinese consumers’ hopes for steep discounts, despite carmakers’ efforts to reduce their inventories, according to dealers and analysts. “The crux point is that most carmakers are facing squeezed margins and are unable to offer further price cuts to attract...