Mercedes profits jump in 2022, but ‘sluggish’ start to 2023

GERMAN carmaker Mercedes-Benz reported a jump in profits for 2022 today thanks to strong demand for high-end and electric models but warned of a sluggish start to the new year in Europe.  

Net profit jumped by 34% to €14.8 billion (RM69.56 billion) last year, the Stuttgart-based group said, while revenues were up 12% year-on-year to €150 billion.