# Audi, BMW, And Mercedes Are Building Cars In China Nobody Wants To Buy | Carscoops

> Days after word that Mercedes-Benz may have paused production of its long-wheelbase electric CLA in China, a fresh forecast spells out just how badly German manufacturers are struggling to keep their Chinese factories…

- **Source:** [Carscoops](https://www.carscoops.com/2026/07/german-plants-china-utilization/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a68cec8fe66f1894905ce74)
- **Published:** 2026-07-28
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #ev
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