German Industry Grows More Than Expected on Auto Sector

The assembly line of the Mercedes-Maybach S-class and EQS luxury automobiles during a media tour at the Mercedes-Benz Group AG 'Factory 56' plant in Sindelfingen, Germany, on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Mercedes-Benz Group AG expects a stronger second half of the year on the back of new models and strong orders, after earnings were hit by weaker demand in China.