On June 12, Daimler Buses unveiled the latest Mercedes-Benz eCitaro with NMC4 batteries at the UITP Summit 2025 in Hamburg (June 15–18). The fourth-generation lithium-nickel-manganese-cobalt battery offers longer driving ranges and a longer lifespan compared to the current NMC3 batteries. The new NMC4 batteries will

On June 11, Daimler Truck secured a large contract from BwFuhrparkService GmbH, the mobility provider for the German Armed Forces. The deal includes the delivery of several hundred Mercedes-Benz Arocs trucks, scheduled for late May 2026. The trucks will increase military transport as part of Germany’s national and al

Mercedes-Benz is looking to help the U.S. and EU work out a deal that would avoid it paying tariffs on most of its popular cars and SUVs like the GLC-Class. A proposal where tariffs and duties are waived on a car-for-car basis, instead of hefty fees on both vehicles, could help the automaker (and the industry) hammer

On June 6, Mercedes Benz announced that it has set clear carbon dioxide reduction targets for materials used in production for the new CLA, focusing on those with high emissions such as aluminum, steel, battery cells, and plastics. These steps help cut carbon emissions for the CLA 250+ by about 17% compared to standa

On June 4, Mercedes Benz started production of the new all-electric CLA at its Rastatt plant. The factory now uses AI, a digital twin, and for the first time, the Mercedes-Benz Operating System (MB.OS) as part of its “Digital First” strategy.
Parts for the CLA come from several German plants: Stuttgart-Untertürkheim

On June 3, ADS-TEC Energy, a German-based leader in battery-based energy storage and fast-charging systems, announced it has joined the Alabama Mobility and Power (AMP) Consortium. 
The organization was founded through a partnership between The University of Alabama, Alabama Power, and Mercedes-Benz U.S. Internationa

On May 28 and 29, multiple U.S. media reported that BMW, Mercedes-Benz and VW are in talks with the Trump administration on a possible import tariff deal, hoping to gain some leverage from their U.S. investments and exports to soften the tariff costs, according to three people familiar with the matter.
The German OEM

On May 27, Smart entered the Moroccan market through a partnership with Auto Nejma, a local automotive distributor and official Mercedes-Benz partner. This marks Smart’s presence in 38 countries and regions worldwide.
By 2027, Auto Nejma will open six Smart showrooms in key Moroccan cities, offering modern urban mobi

On May 21, ACC announced that the construction of the second unit at the Billy-Berclau Gigafactory (BBD2) in France is moving quickly. The first two mixing rooms are still being set up, while in the coating area, a walkway has been added to support large pipes for the NMP evaporation system, located next to the catho

On May 22, Mercedes-Benz announced that it is moving steadily toward an all-electric future, aiming for a carbon-neutral new vehicle fleet by 2039. The speed of this shift will depend on customer demand and market conditions.
A strong charging network is key to this transition. Expanding public charging infrastructur

On May 22, Mercedes-Benz announced it is planning to consolidate its North American headquarters in the Atlanta, Georgia region, move 500 jobs there and open a “multimillion-dollar” R&D center.
The move will make Mercedes’ Atlanta corporate workforce two-thirds larger. The corporate and financial services job relocat

Announced on May 15, 2025, Truong Hai Auto Corporation (THACO), in collaboration with Daimler Bus, held a launch event on May 8 in Chu Lai (Quang Nam), Vietnam, to introduce the high-end Mercedes-Benz RS 1936 bus and announce its export to the Thai market.
This event strengthens THACO’s role as the key production hub

On May 14, Tata Elxsi announced that it had been selected by Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India for vehicle software engineering and software defined vehicles (SDV) development. Tata Elxsi will help scale next-gen automotive development and innovation. 
Tata Elxsi has domain experience across autonomous, el

On May 13, Daimler Truck announced that it is expanding its electric truck lineup with new versions of the eActros 600, designed for heavy-duty long-distance transport. These new models will keep the key features of the second-generation eActros, including advanced drive technology and high energy efficiency.
The eAc

On May 13, Mercedes Benz announced that Maybach has added a fourth model to its lineup — the new Mercedes-Maybach SL 680 Monogram Series, a luxurious open-top two-seater car.
The car measures 4,697 mm x 1,915 mm x 1,358 mm (LxWxH), with a 2,700 mm wheelbase. The luggage compartment holds between 213 and 240 liters.
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On May 13, YASA opened its upgraded manufacturing facility in Yarnton, near Oxford, following a GBP 12 million investment. The expansion increases production capacity to over 25,000 electric motors per year, setting new standards in e-motor technology and quality.
YASA specializes in axial-flux electric motors, which

On May 12, indie Semiconductor announced first quarter results for the period ended March 31, 2025. It reported that it has secured a design-win for its iND880 vision processor in an in-cabin monitoring application with Valeo for a North American OEM. Additionally, it was awarded an eMirror design-win for the iND880

On May 13, ABB announced that Mercedes-Benz has deployed its PixelPaint technology in the Sindelfingen plant in Germany. Mercedes-Benz will first use PixelPaint on the Mercedes-Maybach SL 680 Monogram Series. PixelPaint consists of a paint head with more than 1,000 tiny, individually controlled nozzles, mounted on an

On May 12, Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Källenius confirmed that the company plans to build the GLC crossover at its Tuscaloosa, Alabama assembly plant starting in late 2027.
Without disclosing its planned additional volume, he said that GLC output at the plant will be primarily for the North American market. The Tuscaloosa

On May 9, Smart launched the all-new smart #5 electric midsize SUV in Hong Kong and debuted it in Malaysia, marking a key step in growing its lineup in right-hand drive markets.
In Hong Kong, the #5 model is available in four versions i.e., Pro, Premium, BRABUS, and Summit Edition, which are priced between HKD 289,00