On August 21, Mercedes-Benz AG (Mercedes-Benz) announced that the new long-wheelbase GLE luxury SUV made its global debut at the 2026 Chengdu Motor Show (CDMS) and is scheduled to be officially launched on September 16.
The long-wheelbase GLE has a wheelbase of 3,115 mm, 120 mm longer than that of the model sold outs

On August 17, Mercedes-Benz announced that it has updated the C-Class Sedan and C-Class Estate with a wide range of gasoline, diesel, mild-hybrid, and plug-in hybrid powertrains. All engines are compliant with future Euro 7 emissions standards. The updated chassis also improves handling while maintaining long-distanc

On August 13, the European Commission announced that it has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of joint control of Beijing IONCHI New Energy Technology by Mercedes-Benz Group China, BMW Brilliance Automotive, and Seres Group, China.
IONCHI is currently jointly controlled by Mercedes-Benz and BM

On August 4, smart, a joint venture between Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co., Ltd (Geely Holding Group) and Mercedes-Benz AG (Mercedes-Benz), announced that the Jingling #2 battery-electric hatchback had been showcased through street-art murals across six cities worldwide—Shanghai, Hong Kong, Buenos Aires, Melbourne,

On August 11, Mercedes-Benz Trucks and Buses Brazil introduced the new eCity battery-electric urban bus chassis at LatBus 2026, expanding its electric bus portfolio with a model developed from the OF chassis family.
The 12-meter eCity features a high-floor design with a flat interior floor and offers an average drivi

On August 7, NRB Bearings announced that it launched the next-generation BMW hybrid platform for steering applications through its Tier-1 customer. The platform covers the BMW 3 Series, 5 Series, X1, X2, Mini Cooper, and Countryman models.
For larger vehicles, NRB Bearings supplies components for the hybrid transmiss

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