Mercedes-Benz announced it will halt all investment in its German sites and is considering plant closures amid high costs and competition from China. Politics Spice Special Features Education Sex & Relationship Interview Columns Opinion Advertise with us. --> Make PUNCH part of your everyday experience.Add us to your Preferred Sources Mercedes to halt German investments, considers plant closures foreign news November 12, 2026 9:09 pm Illuminated front grille of the all-electric Mercedes-Benz.