On September 18, Daimler Truck announced that it has completed summer testing of four next-gen Mercedes-Benz GenH2 fuel cell trucks. The Valais region, Switzerland, provided tough conditions with steep mountain passes (600–2,478 m), midsummer heat above 35°C, and thin air, which is perfect for pushing the trucks’ coo

Reported on September 12, 2025, the Malaysian Road Transport Department (JPJ) has released data on the top 20 electric vehicle (EV) models registered in Malaysia during the first eight months of 2025.
Leading the top 10 was the Proton eMas 7 with 5,455 units registered, followed by the BYD Sealion 7 (2,472 units), BY

On September 16, Daimler Buses completed summer testing of the Mercedes Benz eIntouro in southern Spain. For five weeks, the bus was tested in extreme heat of up to 45°C, covering drivetrain performance, battery and energy management, charging at fast stations, and air conditioning.
Tests also included steep climbs u

Reported on September 12, 2025, data from the Malaysian Road Transport Department (JPJ) showed the top 20 EV brands registered in Malaysia between January and August 2025.
BYD maintained its lead with 7,389 units, followed by Proton with 5,455 units and Tesla in third with 3,162 units. Other top brands included BMW (

On September 10, Beijing Benz announced the recent roll-off of the CLA EV battery electric coupe, the first MMA (Mercedes-Benz Modular Architecture)-based model.
The CLA EV is equipped with the MB.OS (Mercedes-Benz Operating System) system, an assisted driving system for urban and expressway scenarios, as well as a 2

Reported on September 10, 2025, Mercedes-Benz has launched the C200 AMG Line in Malaysia, priced at MYR 292,888 OTR (excluding insurance) for Peninsular Malaysia, with deliveries expected to begin in October.
The model is locally assembled (CKD) in Pekan, alongside its siblings the C200 Avantgarde and C350e AMG Line.

On September 11, Daimler Buses announced that it is expanding capacity through a partnership with Turkish manufacturer Otokar Otomotiv ve Savunma Sanayi A.Ş. From September 2026, Otokar’s Sakarya plant will produce the Mercedes Benz Conecto city bus to meet rising demand for Mercedes Benz and Setra buses.
Until now,

On September 9, Daimler Buses announced that it is testing its first hydrogen-powered touring coach, the Setra H2 Coach. The company plans to launch battery-electric coaches by the end of the decade and fuel cell models afterward. The H2 Coach uses technology from the Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Truck which can travel at lea

OEMs with manufacturing operations in Mexico exported 296,796 light vehicles in August 2025, a 1.4% increase compared to the 292,670 units shipped in August 2024, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI).
OEMs with increased exports in August included BMW Group with a 34.9% increase to

OEMs built 349,856 light vehicles in Mexico in August 2025, resulting in a 0.8% decrease compared to the 352,615 units built in the same month of 2024, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI).
OEMs with production increases in August included Audi with an increase of 55.2% to 15,461 un

On September 8, Mercedes Benz presented four new models at IAA Mobility 2025.
The CLA Shooting Brake, the first all-electric estate, will debut alongside the CLA with a new hybrid system.
Also making its debut is the CONCEPT AMG GT XX. The prototype previews the upcoming AMG.EA performance platform, which goes into p

On September 8, Qualcomm Technologies and Mercedes Benz unveiled the latest Snapdragon Digital Chassis solutions at the IAA Mobility 2025.
The all-electric Mercedes-Benz CLA and the new electric GLC now feature advanced digital cockpits and connectivity powered by Snapdragon Digital Chassis, forming the base for futu

Hyundai Mobis Ltd. (Hyundai Mobis) announced that it will participate in the IAA Mobility 2025 to be held from September 9 to 12, 2025, in Munich, Germany.
First of all, in the public space, the company will exhibit Kia Corporation's flagship electric vehicle (EV), the EV9, equipped with Hyundai Mobis' Holographic Wi

On September 8, IAA Mobility 2025 opened in Munich, Germany. The event is open to the press on September 8 and to the public on September 9-14.
From local German manufacturers, BMW unveiled the new BMW iX3 – the first model based on the Neue Klasse platform. Mercedes-Benz will also debut the new electric version of i

On September 8, Mercedes-Benz announced its largest-ever product offensive, planning the launch of more than 40 vehicles across three continents within the next three years.
Under its “Next Level Production” strategy, the company will leverage digitalization, AI, and automation to make its global production network m

On September 8, Mercedes Benz announced that it will equip it's charging parks in Europe and North America with the new HYC1000 system from Alpitronic from 2026.
Unlike standard chargers with built-in power units inside the column, which can serve only one or two cars, the new HYC1000 uses a modular setup. An externa

On September 8, Mercedes Benz unveiled the all-new electric GLC with EQ Technology at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich. It will launch in the first half of 2026 as the first model in a new electric-first family. The SUV based on the MB.EA architecture features a bold new design, AI-powered MB.OS system, more space than th

On September 3, during its 56th meeting, the GST Council approved comprehensive tax reforms for India’s automotive industry, announcing various rate cuts for OEMs' vehicles. In response, many major OEMs in India—including Mahindra & Mahindra, Tata Motors, JSW MG Motor, Toyota Kirloskar Motor, Hyundai Motor India, Kia

On September 5, Daimler Buses announced the inauguration of a new charging infrastructure at the Stuttgart-Möhringen bus depot.
The facility can simultaneously charge up to 28 fully electric buses for Stuttgarter Straßenbahnen AG (SSB). Installed as a turnkey project by Daimler Buses in partnership with Omexom and Po

On September 5, Mercedes-Benz announced that it will unveil the all-new GLC with EQ Technology on September 7 at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich.
The electric GLC introduces a new iconic grille, all-new seamless MBUX Hyperscreen with Mercedes-Benz Operating System (MB.OS), which stretches 99.3 cm across the dashboard. It