Pune: MD and CEO of Mercedes-Benz luxury car maker Martin Schwenk, on Thursday said the shortcomings of global semiconductor chips have the potential to influence sales volume during the celebration season, despite the second recovery after the second wave.
From Pandemic Covid-19.
“Lack of semiconductor chips affect production.
We have been prioritized in the Global Mercedes-Benz supply chain for the supply of semiconductor chips, but we still expect the waiting period about 8-16 weeks for some of our models, if not more.
We hope to see easy situations, But we will not be able to fully eliminate supply challenges, “Schwenk said, while talking on the sidelines of the new S-Class launch, which was first launched from the Mercedes – Factory Chakan Benz on Thursday.
Diesel and gasoline versions of the new model have been valued at Rs 1.57 Crore and Rs 1.62 Crore each.
The company announces that retail-of-the-future settings, where the company will handle all sales directly, with its dealers only handle shipping and service, it will be completely launched on the ongoing month.
Schwenk said all franchise partners support the company in new settings.
On recovery, Schwenk said, “When the situation subsided in June, we decided to go out and give encouragement to the market by launching a new vehicle.
We have seen excellent businesses in new vehicles and customer service, which shows the demand for hidden.
September is one of the best places we have.
“On the e-vehicle market in India, it emphasizes the right infrastructure needs.
‘Swift recovery, but lack of chips can damage the volume’
