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Daimler Cuts Mercedes-Benz Sales Outlook on Chip Shortage

Bloomberg2021-07-21

Daimler AG lowered the sales outlook for its main Mercedes-Benz luxury-car division amid a persistent global semiconductor shortage that’s hampered vehicle production. The German carmaker now sees ...

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