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Mercedes-Benz Group & Volkswagen — Audi

5 shared events · Importance 3 · Last updated Aug 10, 2026

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Mercedes-Benz Group: Mercedes-Benz Group, as a major manufacturer, will see select models affected by the Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) changes, with some models facing substantial tax increases.
Volkswagen — Audi: Volkswagen — Audi, as a major manufacturer, will see select models affected by the Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) changes, with some models facing substantial tax increases.
Mar 01, 2026 · 7 articles
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Business
Mercedes-Benz Group: The Mercedes-Benz Group is a competitor to the Volkswagen — Audi in the premium performance SUV segment in India.
Volkswagen — Audi: Volkswagen — Audi is launching its new SQ8 performance SUV in India, expanding its product portfolio and aiming to capture a segment of the luxury SUV market.
Feb 26, 2026 · 6 articles
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Business
Mercedes-Benz Group: Mercedes-Benz is also planning cost cuts, reflecting the broader pressure on German automakers.
Volkswagen — Audi: Volkswagen — Audi's Neckarsulm plant is one of four German sites threatened with closure, and Volkswagen — Audi is part of the broader job reduction plans.
Jun 26, 2026 · 130 articles
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Mercedes-Benz Group: Mercedes-Benz is mentioned as also cutting costs amid the EV transition and competition from Chinese rivals.
Volkswagen — Audi: Volkswagen — Audi, a Volkswagen premium brand, is mentioned as having a factory threatened with closure after 2030.
Jul 27, 2026 · 8 articles
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Mercedes-Benz Group: Mercedes-Benz Group vehicles are being removed from the Motability's list from 2026, which may affect its sales within that program.
Volkswagen — Audi: Volkswagen — Audi vehicles are being removed from the Motability's list from 2026, which may affect its sales within that program.
Dec 16, 2025 · 7 articles
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