Cars and TransportationGermanyMercedes: A star that's lost its sheen?To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 videoCars and TransportationGermanyVaishali Dinakaran03/18/2026March 18, 2026Hit by US tariffs, high energy costs in Europe and plummeting sales in China, Mercedes-Benz's operating profits fell 57% in 2025. A sign the iconic brand's sheen is fading or a broader issue with legacy carmakers?https://p.dw.com/p/5AcffAdvertisement