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Video. Mercedes-Benz halts new investment in German plants, considers closures

Updated: 12 November 2026 - 21:33 GMT+1

The Stuttgart carmaker is temporarily halting all further investment at its German sites. Possible plant closures are looming, increasing pressure on staff, works council and IG Metall. Volkswagen and Audi have also announced major savings programmes.

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