On May 20, Mercedes-Benz unveiled the new AMG GT 4-Door Coupé, 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 model has two versions i.e., AMG GT 55 and AMG GT 63. Production will start in summer 2026 at the Sindelf

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

On May 11, Daimler Truck AG, MB Energy (Germany), and Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd. (Japan) signed an agreement to build a supply chain for liquefied hydrogen to Europe through the Port of Hamburg, Germany.
The companies will combine their expertise to study how to make hydrogen supply to Hamburg commercially viable

On May 8, Mercedes-Benz Trucks announced the inauguration of its new Zarate Industrial Center in Argentina, thanks to an investment of USD 110 million.
The facility is the first greenfield automotive project in Argentina in the past 15 years. The plant is designed as a specialized hub for truck and bus assembly, stre

On May 6, Mercedes-Benz announced the production ramp-up of the all-new electric GLC at its Bremen plant in Germany, marking a key step in the company’s electrification strategy.
The model, which debuted in September 2025, is being manufactured alongside combustion-engine, hybrid, and electric vehicles on the same pr

On May 6, Mercedes-Benz announced that its new electric C-Class is now available for order following its global debut.
The model, initially offered as the C 400 4MATIC electric, delivers a driving range of up to 762 km (WLTP) and features an 800-volt architecture that enables fast charging, adding up to 325 km of ran

On April 30, Mercedes-Benz announced the production start of the facelifted S-Class, Maybach S-Class, and EQS at its Sindelfingen plant, Germany. These cars are built on a single flexible line at Factory 56, whether they are electric or hybrid.
In Factory 56, instead of traditional assembly lines, it uses over 400 au

On April 24, Mercedes-Benz India launched the all-new CLA BEV, its first next-generation battery electric vehicle based on the Mercedes Modular Architecture (MMA) platform in India.  The CLA BEV is available in three variants and is priced at INR 5.5 million for the CLA 200 Standard Range, INR 5.9 million for the CLA

On April 28, 2026, the EU-funded HiPower 5.0 consortium, overseen by the Fraunhofer Institute for Reliability and Microintegration (IZM) announced that it is developing a 22-kW on-board charger (OBC) for electric vehicles with a total size of four liters, compared to the current market average of approximately 12 lit

On April 29, Mercedes-Benz Group announced its financial results for Q1 2026.
For Q1 2026, the Mercedes-Benz Group reported revenue of EUR 31.6 billion (down 4.9% YoY), EBIT of EUR 1.9 billion (down 16.8%), and net profit of EUR 1.43 billion (down 17.2%).
At Mercedes-Benz Cars, vehicle sales were down 6.0% YoY to 419

On April 27, Mercedes-Benz do Brasil announced the delivery of 50 OF 1721 bus chassis to operators in Cuiabá as part of a fleet renewal initiative.
The units were acquired by Rápido Cuiabá Transporte Urbano (26 units) and VPAR Transportes (24 units) and are already in operation. The buses were built with Marcopolo To

On April 24, smart showcased its full premium lineup at Auto Beijing 2026, China. This includes the debut of the Concept #2 and its first all-new midsize fastback sedan, the smart #6 EHD, along with the smart #1, #3, and #5 models.
The car measures 4,906 mm long, 1,922 mm wide, 1,508 high, with a wheelbase of 2,926 m

On April 24, Mercedes-Benz presented key product highlights for China at Auto China 2026, underscoring its commitment to its largest market.
The company announced the world premiere of the all-new electric GLC EV L in two China-exclusive configurations. The long wheelbase model has dimensions of 4,933 x 1,902 x 1,710

On April 23, Mercedes‑Benz announced a multi-year partnership with Cambridge, Massachusetts-based Liquid AI to scale embedded, on-device intelligence for Mercedes‑Benz models with third- and fourth-generation MBUX in North America. 
Built on the in-house developed Mercedes-Benz Operating System (MB.OS) software archi

On April 22, Smart introduced a new phase for the brand at its global event in Beijing, showing the Concept #2 and the new #6 EHD, its first premium fastback sedan, that will be launched mainly for China.
Concept #2 is the first look at the future electric smart #2. It is designed by Mercedes-Benz with a modern style