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
On July 8, Mercedes-Benz announced that China remains a key market and is central to the company's localization and innovation strategy. In H2 2026, it will launch new models for Chinese customers, including the electric long-wheelbase GLC L, new S-Class and Maybach S-Class, and new GLE.
These models will feature a n
On July 8, Mercedes-Benz Group announced its sales results for Q2 2026.
For Q2 2026, the Mercedes-Benz Group reported total vehicle sales of 511,900 units (down 6% YoY), including 63,000 battery-electric vehicles (up 50% YoY). Sales growth outside China increased by 3% YoY, supported by strong demand in Europe and N
On July 7, 2026, Mercedes-Benz India reported that it retailed 9,768 units between January and June 2026 (H1 2026), up 9% from 9,013 units in H1 2025. The company also retailed 4,637 units in the April–June 2026 period, a 10% increase over 4,238 units in Q2 2025.
The growth was driven by strong demand for the Core s
On July 7, Mercedes-Benz Trucks Brazil announced the supply of 114 new trucks to Nutrymax Alimentos as part of its annual fleet renewal strategy.
The order includes 110 Accelo 1117 medium-duty trucks and four Atego 1726 semi-heavy trucks, all supporting Nutrymax’s food distribution.
The company annually renews its fl
On July 3, IG Metall union announced that more than 33,000 Mercedes-Benz employees gathered at factory gates across Germany to protest the company's cost-cutting plans.
According to the union, Mercedes-Benz wants employees to work five extra hours per week without additional pay. It also plans to delay the transforme
On July 2, the Egyptian Minister of Industry met with representatives of Mercedes-Benz Egypt to discuss expanding local vehicle production and the possibility of exporting vehicles made in Egypt to nearby markets.
The government highlighted incentives under its National Automotive Industry Development Program, which
On July 1, Mercedes-Benz announced that it is using anonymized vehicle data to help improve road infrastructure. Data shared voluntarily by customers can identify road damage, unclear road signs, and other issues, allowing faster repairs and improving road safety.
Modern Mercedes-Benz vehicles use advanced sensors to
On June 22, smart announced that it has brought the smart Concept #2 to Rome for its exclusive European premiere, offering new perspectives on the interior design philosophy and creation process as well as technical details on the ECA (Electric Compact Architecture) platform of the upcoming smart #2.
Developed by th
On June 19, Mercedes-Benz announced its all-new VLE electric van lineup.
The first model to launch is the Mercedes-Benz VLE 300, which generates output of 203 kW, provides over 700 km range, and uses a front-mounted motor. Later this year, the VLE 400 4MATIC electric with 310 kW will follow as the top-of-the-range pe
On June 18, Green NCAP tested new cars across electric, hybrid, and gasoline categories to measure their environmental impact. It evaluated four models i.e., Mercedes-Benz CLA EQ 250+, Toyota C-HR, MG HS, and MINI Cooper C. Usually, smaller and lighter electric cars perform best in efficiency and sustainability.
The
On June 18, Mercedes-Benz India became the first organisation in India to receive a Confirmation of Compliance for its Quality Management System with respect to Reusability, Recyclability, and Recoverability under Annex G of AIS:129 Part-2B, ahead of the regulatory mandate. AIS:129 governs End-of-Life Vehicles, with
Smart Automobile announced on June 11 the official launch of its all-new luxury plug-in hybrid hatchback sedan, the Smart #6 (known in China as Jingling No. 6). The model is available in three variants, priced between CNY 179,900 and CNY 229,900, with limited-time promotional prices ranging from CNY 177,900 to CNY 21
On June 15, Daimler Truck announced that it is expanding its defense business worldwide under a new brand called “Daimler Truck Defence.” This brings all its military-related work together and focuses on global growth.
The company will offer not only Mercedes-Benz trucks but also vehicles from its other brands for mi
On June 16, Mercedes-Benz introduced updated versions of AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC+ and AMG GLS 63 4MATIC+ SUVs.
Both models use a new version of the 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 engine, which generates output of 612 hp and 850 Nm of torque, while also meeting the latest emission standards.
Update of the future-ready V8 engine
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