automotive industry

Mercedes-Benz is sticking to its luxury strategy. But it will still need to return to sales growth from 2027 once the medium term production cuts have had their effect.

Infineon Technologies CEO Jochen Hanebeck currently has to contend with many shifting geopolitical and technological trends. Its 4 February earnings report will be closely watched on the markets.

Sports car manufacturer Porsche is grappling with a crisis in profitability and sales, particularly in China. Oliver Blume seems overstretched in his dual capacity as CEO of both Porsche and Volkswagen Group.

For over a decade, the automotive industry flocked to the CES consumer electronics show in Las Vegas. Today, much of the early optimism has faded.