On August 5, Mercedes-Benz AG selected Certivity as its new platform for Regulatory Intelligence and Compliance. To date, Mercedes-Benz had relied on an internal in-house solution in this area. Certivity is an AI-based platform for Regulatory Intelligence and Product Compliance.
Certivity embeds Regulatory Intelligen

On August 6, Mercedes-Benz unveiled the new generation Mercedes-AMG GT 53 4-Door Coupé, an entry-level AMG model that combines sporty performance and modern technology.
The vehicle measures 5,094 mm x 1,959 mm x 1,411 mm (LxWxH) and 3,040 mm wheelbase.
The model is powered by two electric motors, delivering up to 544

On August 6, Mercedes-Benz announced that its van segment is participating with its own stand at IAA Transportation 2026. The company will showcase its latest vans, digital services, and customer-focused mobility solutions.
During a press conference on September 14, 2026, at the Hanover Exhibition Grounds in Germany,

On August 4, ChargePoint announced that it has expanded its partnership with Mercedes-Benz to provide integrated EV charging solutions for fleet operators in the UK and Germany.
The partnership offers businesses a complete charging package, including site planning, installation, operation, and maintenance. It support

On August 3, Webasto SE (Webasto) started production of the high-performance battery system for the new Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe at its Schierling plant in Germany. The project includes both module and pack assembly for the sports car’s battery concept.  The battery system uses a direct-cooling concept in which o

Reported on July 31, 2026, Mercedes-Benz Thailand announced its H1 2026 performance, with 3,557 cumulative registrations and 2,845 total vehicle sales during the first half of 2026.
Mercedes-Benz Thailand’s BEV sales growth of over 130% YoY was supported by the success of the all-new electric CLA, which recorded more

Mercedes-Benz is recalling 310,667 vehicles in the U.S. across multiple A-Class, CLA, C-Class, CLE, GLA, GLB, and GLC model years due to a defective door lock microswitch. The microswitch housing may allow moisture to penetrate, leading to corrosion and preventing the system from detecting an open driver-side door. W

On July 30, smart introduced model year updates for the smart #1, #3, and #5. The update includes a new all-wheel-drive version of the smart #5 Premium, a Black Collection for all Pro+ models, and additional exterior and interior color options.
The new smart #5 Premium AWD is priced EUR 2,500 higher than the rear-whe

On July 29, Mercedes-Benz unveiled the all-new GLA compact SUV. The vehicle will be launched in November 2026 initially with three fully electric variants, the GLA 200 electric, GLA 250+ electric, and GLA 350 4MATIC electric. In Germany, prices start from EUR 48,599.60, including VAT.
The new GLA measures 4,565 mm lo

On July 28, Mercedes-Benz announced that its Next Level Performance (NLP) program made further progress, with cost-cutting measures improving second-quarter results. Group administrative costs fell by 14%, R&D spending dropped by 12%, and Mercedes-Benz Cars reduced cost of sales by 7%.
Cost-saving measures also impro

On July 28, Mercedes-Benz announced that many sustainability features first introduced in the new electric GLC are now also used in the new electric C-Class, reducing its lifetime carbon dioxide emissions by around two-thirds compared with the current combustion-engine C-Class.
The company is using lower-carbon alumi

On July 28, Mercedes-Benz Group announced its financial results for Q2 2026.
For Q2 2026, the Mercedes-Benz Group reported revenue of EUR 32.1 billion, down 3.3% YoY; EBIT of EUR 1.5 billion, up 21.5% YoY; and net profit of EUR 1.09 billion, up 13.5% YoY. Adjusted EBIT reached EUR 2.3 billion, up 15.0% YoY. 
At Merce

Norsk Hydro ASA (Hydro) has expanded its partnership with Mercedes-Benz to increase the use of recycled and low-carbon aluminum across Europe.
Mercedes-Benz will become the first automotive company in Europe to integrate Hydro CIRCAL recycled aluminum, made with at least 75% post-consumer scrap, into series productio

The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee has approved bipartisan legislation that would strengthen restrictions on Chinese automakers entering the U.S. market by tightening ownership limits and codifying existing federal rules.
The bill would prohibit vehicle sales by automakers that are more than 15% owned by Chinese enti

On July 21, Mercedes-Benz unveiled the new Mercedes-Maybach GLS luxury SUV. The model is now available to order in China, with U.S. and European orders opening at the end of July 2026.
The new model is built at Tuscaloosa, Alabama plant, USA. It is powered by an updated electrified 4.0-liter V8 (M177 EVO) with an int

On July 20, smart announced that its all-electric smart #2 is undergoing global testing ahead of its world premiere at the Paris Motor Show in October 2026. The new two-seater is being tested in a black and white camouflage design created by Mercedes-Benz Global Design Team.
The vehicle is being tested on proving gro

On July 15, Mercedes-Benz announced that it has expanded its electric mobility services for business customers in Germany by introducing a new fleet charging solution with ChargePoint. Available from July 15, 2026, the service is designed for companies of all sizes using electric passenger cars and vans.
As part of t

On July 14, Mercedes-Benz Trucks delivered 129 Atego trucks to the government of Paraná, Brazil, for water distribution through the state's Institute of Water and Land (IAT).
According to Mercedes-Benz, the vehicles will be used for water supply during droughts, wildfire support, solid waste collection, public cleani

On July 13, Mercedes-Benz expanded its Kecskemét plant in Hungary and started production of the new all-electric C-Class, marking the first battery-electric core model manufactured at the site.
As part of a EUR 1 billion investment under the company's 2022–2026 business plan, the facility has doubled its footprint to

On July 9, Mercedes-AMG unveiled the all-new CLA 45 4MATIC+, available as both a saloon and a Shooting Brake, featuring a sporty AMG design.
The vehicle measures 4,742 mm in length, 1,859 mm in width, 1,469 mm in height (for saloon version) and 1,471 mm in height (for Shooting Brake version), with a wheelbase of 3,04