COMPAS plant in Mexico officially finishes production activities 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 Mercedes-Benz, began operations in 2017 following a joint investment of ...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/21

ed components. It uses a new cooling system called the Central Coolant Hub, which manages heat efficiently. This technology comes from high-performance concept models. Interior, features a large, seamless glass display with a 10.2-inch instrument cluster and a 14-inch touchscreen. Based on Mercedes-Benz press release...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/20

Bosch secures large-volume e-motor order from Mercedes-Benz 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 platform architecture that supports different axle variants. Their c...

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Hesai, China, to support Mercedes-Benz programs in Europe and China, updates about new wins 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 manufacturing center in Thailand. Hesai ATX LiD...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/19

Mercedes-Benz closing California R&D operations, consolidating at Atlanta Technology Center 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 unspecified number of people moved to oth...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/16

Mercedes-Benz recalls 144,049 vehicles over blank infotainment screens in U.S. 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 U.S., including a range consisting of Mercedes-Benz G...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/15

Mercedes-Benz reduces carbon emissions by 21% in production of all-new GLB electric SUV 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 renewable energy, and low-carbon materials. Th...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/14

Mercedes-Benz partners with n8n, Germany, to bring AI automation across business 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, finance, HR, and IT. Mercedes-Benz is building a flexib...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/12

orsk Hydro and Northvolt, announced a partnership with one of Norway’s largest car importers and dealers, Bertel O. Steen, to provide recycling and reuse services for electric vehicle (EV) batteries in the Norwegian market. Bertel O. Steen is involved in the import, sales, and service of Mercedes-Benz, Kia, Peugeot, Citroën, Opel, Fiat, Jeep, and others. During the agreement period, discarded EV batteries from Bertel O. Steen’s car brands wi...

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crease to 19,293 units, and Honda with a 3.1% increase to 15,775 units. OEMs with export declines in April included Acura with a 26.3% decrease to 3,320 units; Nissan with a 17.3% decrease to 20,933 units; GM with a 11.1% decrease to 67,945 units; Ford with a 1.8% decrease to 31,330 units; Mercedes Benz with a 1.3% decrease to 4,235 units; and Toyota with a 1.2% decrease to 28,203 units. Among 2026 export destinations accumulated until April, exp...

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s with production increases in April included Chrysler with an increase of 108.6% to 43,957 units; BMW Group with an increase of 72.6% to 9,118 units; VW with an increase of 16.8% to 34,157 units; Acura with an increase of 14.5% to 3,623 units; JAC with an increase of 13.5% to 2,526 units; Mercedes Benz with an increase of 12.3% to 5,280 units; Kia with an increase of 8.7% to 25,280 units; and Honda with an increase of 4.0% to 16,106 units.  OEM...

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o a Memorandum of Understanding regarding a strategic manufacturing partnership with Philenergy to accelerate all-solid-state battery manufacturing, strengthening Factorial’s global supply chain•    The upcoming appointment of Dieter Zetsche, former Chairman of Daimler AG and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars, to its Board of Directors Headquartered in the greater Boston area, Factorial’s commercial partnerships include Mercedes-Benz, Stellantis...

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mpassing the Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance, Qiankun Intelligent Automotive Technology and all partner brand booths—commands a total exhibition area of over 4,400 square meters, surpassing BYD’s 4,200-square-meter dedicated pavilion and exceeding the combined exhibition space of Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Audi.  Its cross-pavilion industrial ecosystem layout sends a pivotal signal, marking a historic paradigm shift: Huawei has transcended...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/11

Mercedes-Benz Trucks inaugurates new Zarate Industrial Center in Argentina 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, strengthening the country’s role within the global producti...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/11

vehicle models on display included the Arcfox S3 battery electric family sedan, the Stelato S9T and S9, the City Hunter premium SUV, the BJ81, and the range-extended electric variant of the BJ40 intelligent off-road SUV. Joint-venture vehicle models presented at the event included the new Mercedes-Benz GLC battery electric SUV (globally debuted), the new CLA 260L battery electric sedan (launched on the Chinese market), and the Venus (globally d...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/09

Mercedes-Benz increases all-electric GLC EV production at Bremen plant 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 production line, highlighting the plant’s flexibility and i...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/07

Saint-Gobain Sekurit supplies low-carbon glass for Mercedes-Benz Trucks' reECONIC concept vehicle Saint-Gobain Sekurit, a Saint-Gobain group company, has contributed to the reECONIC, a battery-electric concept vehicle, unveiled by Mercedes-Benz Trucks at IFAT Munich 2026. The company equipped the concept vehicle with over 6 sqm of glazing using OTAE, its low-carbon automotive glass solution based on increased recycled content and circular economy...

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Mercedes-Benz opens orders for new electric C-Class in Europe 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 range in just 10 minutes.  The vehicle combines high performance with co...

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ArcelorMittal participates in Daimler Truck's reECONIC project for low-carbon mobility On April 28, ArcelorMittal announced it is participating in Mercedes-Benz Trucks' reECONIC project, initiated by Daimler Truck AG in collaboration with FAUN. It brings together 33 partners across the automotive value chain and aims to maximise the use of recycled materials. ArcelorMittal contributes to this initiative by supplying XCarb recycled and renewably p...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/05

ys), Toyota (23), Lexus (25), Infiniti (33)Korean brands: Kia (29)European brands: BMW (31), Audi (33) Other brands showed: U.S. brands: Chevrolet (49), Cadillac (40)Japanese brands: Mazda (52), Nissan (44), Subaru (42)Korean brands: Hyundai (54), Genesis (47)European brands: Volvo (45), Mercedes‑Benz (43) Among U.S. automakers, GM’s April sales fell 12.0% year on year, marking a double‑digit decline for the second consecutive month and the...

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