On June 9, Mercedes-Benz started large-scale production of its new electric axial flux motor at its Berlin-Marienfelde plant, Germany. The compact, high-performance motor is making its first appearance in a production car i.e., Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe.
The production process includes 98 steps, with many being us

On June 9, Mercedes-Benz Trucks announced that it will showcase its next steps toward cleaner road transport at IAA Transportation 2026, Germany in September 2026. The main highlight will be the new eActros Lowliner, designed for high-volume electric transport.
The company will also present its hydrogen fuel cell dri

On June 1, it was reported that Mercedes-Benz Autobuses delivered 80 new buses to the Tuzobús system in Hidalgo, strengthening urban mobility capacity and service quality for more than 74,000 daily users.
The fleet includes units built on O 500 U 1928 and MBO 1321/52 chassis, equipped with Euro VI engines to reduce e

Inalfa Roof Systems Group B.V. (Inalfa) announced the Start of Production (SOP) for its panoramic fixed sunroof with built-in LED lighting at its Wrzesnia plant in Poland for the Mercedes VAN.EA (VLE) electric van in June 2026.
The project will be supplied to the vehicle assembly plant in Vitoria, Spain. It features

On June 2, Mercedes-Benz Trucks announced that it is adding a new model to its electric lineup called the eActros Lowliner. A Lowliner truck is a tractor unit with a particularly low coupling height, enabling the transport of trailers with increased interior volume.
It is based on the Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 platfo

On May 28, Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) announced the completion and official opening of the Marshalling Yard Access Bridge and Road infrastructure project in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, which will fundamentally improve vehicle logistics, safety and efficiency.
The new bridge creates a direct connection between the Plant Marsh

On May 28, Mercedes-AMG announced that it has opened orders for the new generation GLE 53 4MATIC+ and the plug-in hybrid GLE 53 Hybrid 4MATIC+.
The GLE 53 4MATIC+ gets an upgraded 3.0-litre inline six-cylinder engine, which generates output of 449 hp and 600 Nm of torque. An improved suspension, new cylinder head, ca

Reported on May 28, 2026, Mercedes-Benz Thailand anticipates continued growth in BEV demand, driven by higher global energy prices and geopolitical uncertainty, accelerating the shift toward electrification.
In Q1 2026, it recorded 1,949 vehicle registrations in Thailand, though the figure included units carried over

On May 28, Mercedes-Benz announced that the updated GLE, GLE Coupe and GLS models are now available for order, featuring enhanced performance, digital technology and electrified powertrains. 
The refreshed lineup introduces a new engine range centered on six-cylinder units with integrated starter-generator systems, i

On May 26, it was reported that Mercedes-Benz will begin exporting the Sprinter van produced in Argentina to Africa, expanding its global reach beyond existing South American markets.
The announcement was made by Daniel Herrero, CEO of Prestige Auto, which operates Mercedes-Benz’s vans and car business in Argentina.

On May 27, smart announced its return to Argentina, expanding its presence to 41 countries. It will operate there with Prestige Auto S.A.U., the official partner of Mercedes-Benz in the country.
smart is entering the market with a new identity, focusing on modern EVs that are smarter, more spacious, and more premium.

On May 26, Daimler Trucks received an order for over 500 Actros L ProCabin trucks from Lithuanian company TRANSTIRA. The trucks will be delivered in 2026 and will help the company grow its long-haul transport business and upgrade its fleet.
The Actros L ProCabin uses the new OM 471 diesel engine, which improves fuel

On May 18, it was reported that the COMPAS plant in Aguascalientes, Mexico assembled its last vehicle, a Mercedes-Benz GLB, marking the end of operations at one of Mexico’s most ambitious automotive joint ventures.
The Cooperation Manufacturing Plant Aguascalientes (COMPAS), a partnership between Infiniti and Mercede

On May 20, Mercedes-AMG unveiled the all-new, all-electric GT 4-Door Coupe, built on its advanced AMG.EA electric platform. It introduces a new high-performance electric drive system for the first time in a production EV.
The vehicle measures 5,094 mm in length, 1,959 mm in width, 1,411 mm in height, with a wheelbase

Robert Bosch GmbH (Bosch) has secured a major new order to supply electric motors for Mercedes-Benz’s next generation of electric powertrains into the 2030s.
Bosch’s electric motors offer up to 98% efficiency and increased power density. They feature new winding technology, innovative rotor oil cooling, and scalable

On May 19, Hesai Group announced that it has been selected as the strategic LiDAR partner and confirmed supplier for Mercedes-Benz models, enabling Level 3 autonomous driving. The new supply agreement supports Mercedes-Benz programs in Europe and China, with LiDAR production supported by Hesai’s new Galileo manufactu

On May 7, Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America announced in a California state filing that it is closing down its Long Beach research and design campus starting this summer.
The 32,100‑square‑foot Long Beach complex closure will be permanent by the end of 2026, with a combination of layoffs and an unspe

On May 7, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) announced it is recalling certain 2024-2026 AMG GT, C-Class, E-Class, SL, CLE, and GLC vehicles in which the infotainment control unit may reset while the vehicle is in motion and cause the instrument panel display to go blank.
The recall involves 144,049 vehicles sold in the

On May 13, Mercedes-Benz announced that its all-new electric GLB sets a new standard for sustainable production, supported by a 360° Environmental Check and carbon-dioxide reduced supply chain. The company has already reduced carbon emissions in production by about 21% through close supplier collaboration, use of ren

On May 12, Mercedes-Benz announced its partnership with n8n, a German-based automation firm, to launch a global platform that lets employees create and use AI-powered workflows in their daily work. The goal is to expand AI from small pilot projects to regular use across all areas, such as R&D, production, sales, fina