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Mercedes eyes off major China expansion

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4 years ago

October 11, 2021

One of the world’s most luxurious car makers is pouring more resources into it’s Chinese operations

German carmaker Mercedes-Benz is set to put more resources into its cutting-edge tech and research in China, as the country embraces the expansion of electric cars.

In a major effort to create a “home away from home”, Mercedes-Benz says it will be doubling down on bases in Beijing and Shanghai to stay ahead of regulations and consumer trends in a car market that right now outstrips the U.S and Germany, combined.

Three years after initially announcing plans to strengthen its research and development within the communist country, Mercedes is on-track to unveil its new Tech Center China in Beijing later this month.

Mercedes Benz to expand in China/ Image: Mercedes-Benz

The new tech centre:

The centre will host 1,000 engineers and is more than three times the size of the one Mercedes-Benz opened in 2014.

The new centre will also be the first outside Germany that can test “everything”.

Mercedes-Benz has also invested significantly in upgrading its Chinese design studio and has moved the whole team from Beijing to Shanghai, a megalopolis of about 25 million people known as the car design capital of China.

China’s car market continues to grow, particularly within the electric car sector, with sales up 12 percent last year despite COVID-19.

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U.S. dollar weakens while Australian dollar rises amid global market shifts

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January 30, 2026

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US dollar weakens as Trump comments; Australian dollar gains from commodity prices and RBA rate hike expectations

The US dollar is coming under pressure as the economy remains strong and President Trump comments on its decline. We explore how this is impacting major currencies around the world and what it means for investors.

Meanwhile, the Australian dollar is benefiting from rising commodity prices and growing expectations of an RBA rate hike. Global investors are increasingly drawn to Australia’s bond market as economic conditions shift.

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Wall Street slides as AI spending raises investor concerns

Wall Street dips as AI spending scrutiny rises; Microsoft struggles while Meta thrives. Tune in for insights!

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3 days ago

January 30, 2026

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Wall Street dips as AI spending scrutiny rises; Microsoft struggles while Meta thrives.

Wall Street closed lower on Thursday, with the Nasdaq leading losses as investors questioned whether Big Tech’s massive AI spending will pay off. Microsoft shares tumbled after revealing record AI infrastructure costs, while Meta rallied on strong earnings and a bullish outlook.

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Tesla brand value plummets amid Elon Musk’s political focus

Tesla’s brand value plummeted to $27.61 billion in 2025 amid Musk’s political shift, sparking investor concern.

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5 days ago

January 28, 2026

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Tesla’s brand value plummeted to $27.61 billion in 2025 amid Musk’s political shift, sparking investor concern.

Tesla’s brand value plummeted by $15.4 billion in 2025, falling to $27.61 billion from $66.2 billion in early 2023. Analysts say Elon Musk’s political focus and a slowdown in new models have distracted the company’s core business.

In the U.S., Tesla’s recommendation score sank to just 4 out of 10, down from 8.2 in 2023. Despite this, loyalty among existing owners remains high at 92 per cent, showing a strong but shrinking fan base.

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